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Apple and Google face more UK antitrust scrutiny over mobile ecosystems
Apple and Google face more UK antitrust scrutiny over mobile ecosystems
A final decision on both designations is expected by Oct 22, with the regulator also outlining possible next steps in its parallel investigationsPublished Wed, Jul 23, 2025 · 07:18...
STI inches up on Wednesday, mirroring regional indices
STI inches up on Wednesday, mirroring regional indices
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher on Wednesday (Jul 23), mirroring regional indices.The STI inched up 0.6 per cent or 23.02 points to 4,231.28.Across the broader market,...
Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Members, Celebrities, Fans Pay Tribute to Rock Icon
Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and heavy metal legend, passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday (July 22), nearly three weeks after his farewell performance...
Starbucks opens free study rooms in China to lure back customers
Starbucks opens free study rooms in China to lure back customers
[BEIJING] Starbucks has launched free “study rooms” in some of its China outlets, the company’s latest initiative to help boost consumer traffic as domestic competition surges in its second-biggest...
Asian local-currency bond sales reach record on risks to US dollar
Asian local-currency bond sales reach record on risks to US dollar
[CHICAGO] US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy moves are driving investor demand for Asian local-currency bonds, spurring fresh interest in the region.Companies and non-sovereign issuers in Asia-Pacific have sold...
China shuns low-grade coal from Indonesia as imports collapse
China shuns low-grade coal from Indonesia as imports collapse
[BEIJING] Indonesia bore the brunt of a sharp fall in China’s coal imports last month, underscoring how Chinese power plants have shifted away from lower-quality fuel due to persistent...
Weaker US dollar, bond yields lift gold to more than five-week high
Weaker US dollar, bond yields lift gold to more than five-week high
[BENGALURU] Gold prices climbed to a more than five-week peak on Wednesday (Jul 23), supported by a softer US dollar and lower Treasury yields as investors looked forward to...
Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, SingPost, DFI Retail Group, Aztech Global, HPH Trust
Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, SingPost, DFI Retail Group, Aztech Global, HPH Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jul 23):SIA Engineering: The aircraft maintenance provider on Tuesday reported a net profit...
South-east Asia’s IPO market shows signs of revival after subdued H1
South-east Asia’s IPO market shows signs of revival after subdued H1
[SINGAPORE] Initial public offering (IPO) activity across South-east Asia remained subdued in the first half of 2025 amid ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, but market observers say signs of...
Oil prices fall as key trade talks falter ahead of tariff deadline
Oil prices fall as key trade talks falter ahead of tariff deadline
[NEW YORK] Oil prices fell on Tuesday for a third consecutive session, as hopes faded for a trade deal between the US and Europe, feeding fears of an economic slowdown in...