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Apple looks to entice iPhone 16 shoppers with not-quite-ready AI
Apple looks to entice iPhone 16 shoppers with not-quite-ready AI
APPLE introduced the latest version of its flagship device, the iPhone 16, betting it can entice consumers with modest hardware upgrades and artificial intelligence (AI) technology that’s still on...
It’s time to overhaul the Singapore stock market
It’s time to overhaul the Singapore stock market
A sustainable and effective way, more than a quick shot in the arm, is needed to revive struggling equities exchangeSINGAPORE’S equities market is clearly facing significant challenges. Last year...
Google’s Privacy Sandbox adoption costs burden small ad-tech firms, industry says
Google’s Privacy Sandbox adoption costs burden small ad-tech firms, industry says
SMALLER ad-tech firms are raising competition concerns over Google’s long-brewing cookies alternative, Privacy Sandbox, at a time when the Internet giant’s digital ads business is already under US and...
CSE Global agrees to US million settlement with customer of subsidiary
CSE Global agrees to US$8 million settlement with customer of subsidiary
The settlement is expected to have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the companyTechnology solutions provider CSE Global has agreed to a US$8 million settlement payment...
Air Canada begins preparations for shutdown due to ‘inflexible’ union demands
Air Canada begins preparations for shutdown due to ‘inflexible’ union demands
Air Canada is finalising plans to suspend most of its operations, likely beginning on Sunday (Sep 15), as talks with the pilot union are nearing an impasse over “inflexible”...
Chinese stock exchanges add Alibaba into Stock Connect Scheme
Chinese stock exchanges add Alibaba into Stock Connect Scheme
CHINA’S Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will include Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and some other companies into its Stock Connect cross-border investment scheme from Sep 10, separate filings...
Gucci-owner Kering slumps to seven-year low on China demand fears
Gucci-owner Kering slumps to seven-year low on China demand fears
Chinese consumers are turning to brands with higher levels of desirability or exclusivity, Barclays analysts say FRENCH fashion designer Kering slumped to a seven-year low on worries about demand...
Cordlife’s group director of quality and operations Tan Huiying resigns
Cordlife’s group director of quality and operations Tan Huiying resigns
Embattled cord-blood bank Cordlife’s group director for quality and operations, Tan Huiying, will resign from the company effective Nov 4, four months after she assumed her current position. In an...
The bond market rally rides on how fast the Fed cuts rates
The bond market rally rides on how fast the Fed cuts rates
BOND traders who struggled to predict how high the US Federal Reserve would raise interest rates are finding the way down just as vexing.At TCW Group, Jamie Patton, the...
Renault says EV slowdown could lead to billions in fines in EU
Renault says EV slowdown could lead to billions in fines in EU
Renault chief executive officer Luca de Meo called on the EC to have “a bit of flexibility” regarding upcoming targets of EV sales and charging station installationsAutomakers could incur...