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European shares rise as banks, healthcare rally; investors weigh geopolitics, AI impact
European shares rise as banks, healthcare rally; investors weigh geopolitics, AI impact
The fresh AI-driven jitters have rippled across sectors, including software, insurance and truckingPublished Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 06:30 AM[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher on Tuesday (Feb 17) as...
Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme
Mizuho reports 14% rise in Q3 profit, expands buyback programme
Its profit has increased to 329.9 billion yen from 289.2 billion yen in the year-ago period Published Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 05:51 PM[TOKYO] Mizuho Financial Group said on...
Singapore stocks rise amid mixed Asian performance; STI up 0.3%
Singapore stocks rise amid mixed Asian performance; STI up 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 307 to 261 after 1.4 billion shares worth S$1.5 billion change hands[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent or...
Inside Aaliyah’s Rapid Rise to Fame and Tragic Death
Aaliyah's story had barely begun before it was out of her hands. But on what would have been her 47th birthday Jan. 16 if she hadn't died in a plane...
Wall Street opens lower as yields rise after GDP data
Wall Street opens lower as yields rise after GDP data
[NEW YORK] US stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Dec 23) after stronger-than-expected economic data drove Treasury yields higher, weighing on heavyweight technology stocks.At 09.30 am ET, the Dow...
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent [SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank...
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
ASIAN markets rose on Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while blockbuster earnings from chip firm Micron helped...
Thai central bank is ‘taking action’ on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thai central bank is ‘taking action’ on baht, worried by rapid rise
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16).It is worried about the currency’s rapid rise...
Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
[HONG KONG] Stocks rose on Tuesday (Dec 2) following the previous day’s stutter as more weak US data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over...
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Minimum fare for Grab drivers to rise by S$0.50 to S$5.80 from Nov 24
It follows Grab’s recognition of the NTUC-affiliated National Taxi Association to represent taxi drivers on its platform[SINGAPORE] The minimum fare for Grab drivers will increase by S$0.50 for most...