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Kaiser workers launch war against AI, protesting potential job losses and patient harm
Workers of one of the most powerful unions in California are forming an early front in the battle against artificial intelligence, warning it could take jobs and harm people’s...
China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters
China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters
Copper, gold and silver all hit record highs, and activity on Chinese futures markets has soaredPublished Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 01:49 PMWITH ample cash but fewer investment options,...
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns [SINGAPORE] The three local banks may be nearing the end of the margin squeeze that...
Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence
SACRAMENTO — National union leaders, including the head of one of California’s largest labor organizations, on Wednesday urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect workers as artificial intelligence threatens to replace or...
Gold rises over 1% as geopolitical, economic tensions lift precious metals
Gold rises over 1% as geopolitical, economic tensions lift precious metals
Published Thu, Feb 5, 2026 · 09:55 AM[BENGALURU] Gold climbed more than 1 per cent on Thursday (Feb 5), hovering near one-week highs, as geopolitical and economic tensions continued...
Nasdaq mulls new ‘fast entry’ rule ahead of big IPOs such as SpaceX’s
Nasdaq mulls new ‘fast entry’ rule ahead of big IPOs such as SpaceX’s
It allows new listings to join the Nasdaq 100 after the first 15 trading days, against the current waiting period of at least 3 monthsPublished Wed, Feb 4, 2026...
EC World Reit loses appeal over unauthorised mortgage of key Hangzhou property; manager to seek re-trial
EC World Reit loses appeal over unauthorised mortgage of key Hangzhou property; manager to seek re-trial
The manager says the legal defeat will not require further adjustments to financial statements [SINGAPORE] The manager of EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on Wednesday (Feb 4)...
Boeing expects to start delivering improved 787 Dreamliners in first half
Boeing expects to start delivering improved 787 Dreamliners in first half
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 12:34 PM[SINGAPORE] Boeing expects to begin delivering improved 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners to airlines in the first half of this year, enabling longer...
Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
The trims aim to push up the plunging thermal coal prices amid fears of oversupply by the countryPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 10:21 PM[SINGAPORE] Indonesia’s Coal Mining Association...
Singapore stocks slip on Monday as precious metals rout deepens; STI down 0.3%
Singapore stocks slip on Monday as precious metals rout deepens; STI down 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Feb 2), tracking regional peers amid a sharp sell-off in precious metals that extended from the previous week.The benchmark Straits Times Index...