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SGX securities turnover rises 1% in May, volume down 18%
[SINGAPORE] The total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) edged up 1 per cent year on year to S$26.9 billion, supported by institutional hedging activity and...
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Who are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
[SINGAPORE] Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial intelligence (AI) and US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The...
China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
[SINGAPORE] Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial intelligence (AI) and US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The...
Apac’s data centre boom threatens to strain power grids, reliability at risk: report
[SINGAPORE] Asia Pacific’s (Apac) soaring demand for data centres and other energy-intensive sectors is starting to weigh on power systems across the region, affecting grid reliability and increasing costs...
CapitaLand China Trust to divest retail property for 748 million yuan
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), a CapitaLand Investment subsidiary, is set to raise up to 748 million yuan (S$134.9 million) through the divestment of CapitaMall Yuhuating, a mature retail...
US Treasury chief does not see himself replacing Fed chair
Published Thu, Jun 12, 2025 · 06:56 AM[WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he wishes to remain in his current position, after a report emerged...
Why Hawkfest Will Be the Must-Attend Event This Year
I’m thrilled to announce that Hawkfest is happening, and it’s going to be absolutely incredible. Unlike some other highly anticipated events that failed to deliver (looking at you, Fyre...
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
[SINGAPORE] Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement went out.“It was unexpected –...
Record 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles sold in first four days, says Nintendo
[TOKYO] The Switch 2 has smashed records to become the fastest-selling console ever after gamers snapped up 3.5 million units in its first four days, Nintendo said on Wednesday...
Stocks to watch: Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Raffles Medical, Amara, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, SIA
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jun 11): Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT): Its manager is divesting a 24.6 per cent...