Entrepreneurship
Nasdaq-100 advances into uncharted territory
AS AT Jun 4, the Nasdaq-100 continued its remarkable advance, reaching an all-time high at 30,762 before closing at about 30,407.The index has gained more than 40 per cent...
Have we become too optimistic about stocks?
With the major banks funnelling resources into their wealth franchises, investors could be about to face an avalanche of sales calls[SINGAPORE] Sometime in the 1990s, a colleague at the...
Opec+ to boost oil production as US-Iran ceasefire remains elusive
Published Mon, Jun 8, 2026 · 06:43 AMTHE cartel of influential oil-producing nations known as Opec+ on Sunday (Jun 7) agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day...
Samudera Shipping-chartered vessel sinks en route from Singapore to Pasir Gudang
All crew members safe; group does not expect the incident to have any signifcant impact to its business or financials[SINGAPORE] A container vessel chartered by mainboard-listed Samudera Shipping on...
Big questions loom as China’s memory chipmakers prepare blockbuster IPOs
Many investors see CXMT and YMTC as central to driving the current bull run in domestic technology stocksFOR YEARS, CXMT was losing money. In 2026, it is preparing for...
Startups Must Stop Skimping on Branding
Founders tell me they can’t afford branding. I say they can’t afford weak branding. If you’re building something that could be your life’s work, treat it that way from...
Indonesian officials vow again to steady rupiah, draw funds
Global investors are rapidly losing confidence in Indonesia, unnerved by the more interventionist agendaPublished Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 03:51 PM[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said they...
Boeing studying boost of 737 Max plane production to highest-ever rate
Turning out more jets is critical to its financial recovery after losing more than US$30 billion recentlyPublished Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 02:42 PM[SEATTLE] As Boeing increases production of...
Tech sell-off, Bitcoin drop test retail investor strength ahead of SpaceX IPO
[NEW YORK] For years, Wall Street has benefited from one of the most reliable forces in modern markets: a retail-trader army willing to buy almost anything.Friday (Jun 5) offered...
Japan spent billions to prop up the yen. Why is it still weak?
[TOKYO] The yen’s weakness has become a growing issue for Japan’s policymakers, given its impact on import prices and household costs. Concerns intensified in late April, when the currency slid...
Europe: Shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
Published Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 08:14 AM[BENGALURU] European shares slipped on Friday (Jun 5) and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors...
Seeking a job in finance? Internships are crucial for fresh grads, say observers
They help undergraduates build real-world experience, problem-solving and adaptability skills[SINGAPORE] Internships are becoming an increasingly important pathway for undergraduates seeking full-time roles in Singapore’s finance industry, said observers.According to...