Singapore’s record-high electricity tariff drives retailers to roll out discounts, but price war unlikely

Singapore’s record-high electricity tariff drives retailers to roll out discounts, but price war unlikely

Firms expected to be prudent amid ongoing volatility, with lessons learnt from business failures in the 2021 crisis [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s electricity retailers are out to attract new customers with promotions on fixed-price plans – as consumers seek cost certainty following the 17 per cent surge in the electricity tariff for July to September, marking a…

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‘Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks’ Viewership Up As U.S Celebrates 250

‘Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks’ Viewership Up As U.S Celebrates 250

Two milestones helped Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks deliver strong viewership. The 50th edition of the special held on America’s 250th anniversary amassed 11.2 million viewers across multiple telecasts and platforms (NBC, Peacock and Telemundo), NBC said Sunday, citing preliminary Nielsen data. The network did not release viewership last year, when the special was simulcast…

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Asian shares drop on chips, dollar edges higher

Asian shares drop on chips, dollar edges higher

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge slips 0.4%, with a regional semiconductor benchmark down 1.6% Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 10:05 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 01:14 PM ASIAN equities swung to a loss and US stock futures pared gains as a rebound in regional semiconductor and technology stocks lost momentum and…

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Ringgit may rebound on capital flow measures: analysts

Ringgit may rebound on capital flow measures: analysts

The currency has outperformed all Asian peers since BNM pledged on Jun 24 to intensify efforts to boost inflows Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 09:31 AM THE ringgit is poised for a rebound after ending June as Asia’s worst performer, with measures to boost foreign-exchange inflows and strong economic fundamentals expected to support the…

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Novak Djokovic passes Roger Federer with historic Wimbledon win

Novak Djokovic passes Roger Federer with historic Wimbledon win

Novak Djokovic continues to cement his legacy as one of the all-time greatest tennis players, surpassing fellow legend Roger Federer with a historic win at Wimbledon on Sunday. He won 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 against Roman Safiullin to advance to the quarterfinals, which was Djokovic’s 106th win at Wimbledon, putting him one past Federer…

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Europe’s heatwave is bright spot for China’s portable AC makers

Europe’s heatwave is bright spot for China’s portable AC makers

Only a fifth of European households have air conditioning, International Energy Agency data shows Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 08:38 AM [HONG KONG] As heat records shattered across Europe in the last weeks of June and indoor temperatures rose to uncomfortable levels, many of the continent’s residents sought immediate relief in the form of…

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