Entrepreneurship
Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges banks to drive global yuan adoption
Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 06:27 PM[HONG KONG] Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday (Jul 2) called on all banks to promote the cross-border use of the...
European shares slip as AI stocks weigh; US jobs data in focus
Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 03:53 PMEUROPEAN shares slipped on Thursday (Jul 2), tracking a sombre mood in global markets as AI stocks came under pressure, while investors...
Japan government panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes
He says delaying rate hikes can heighten inflation expectations and push up long-term interest ratesPublished Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 03:15 PM[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) should continue...
Vietnam central bank says global risks complicate policymaking
The country is facing mounting inflationary pressure due to its exposure to the international economyPublished Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 03:12 PM[HANOI] Global risks are putting pressure on the...
DBS, Samsung Securities ink MOU to advance wealth management collaboration across Asia
The tie-up covers four areas, such as access to the South Korean market for the Singapore lender’s clients[SINGAPORE] DBS and Samsung Securities on Thursday (Jul 2) signed a memorandum...
AEM says US court has dismissed Advantest’s patent infringement complaint
[SINGAPORE] AEM Holdings on Thursday (Jul 2) said a US court has dismissed a patent infringement complaint filed against the company and its subsidiaries by Advantest Test Solutions.In an...
OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake, FT reports, amid growing US scrutiny of AI firms
The move follows growing public backlash in the US over AI’s potential to cause economic upheaval, including layoffsPublished Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 12:58 PM — Updated Fri, Jul...
China Resources New Energy shares triple on debut after Asia’s biggest IPO of 2026
The strong start for the renewable power operator offers a confidence boost for issuers and investorsPublished Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 12:41 PM[SHANGHAI] China Resources New Energy shares nearly...
US regulator probes US$100 million insider trading linked to Chinese brokerages Futu, Tiger Brokers: sources
Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 12:12 PM[WASHINGTON] The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking into allegations that unknown insider traders made US$100 million on options bets...
Grab completes US$425 million acquisition of US-based Stash Financial
It plans to eventually introduce Stash’s investing solutions, including an AI Money Coach, in South-east Asia[SINGAPORE] Technology company Grab on Thursday (Jul 2) announced that it completed its acquisition...
