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US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to ‘trusted’ US organisations
Published Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 09:16 AM — Updated Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 07:47 AM[WASHINGTON] Anthropic said on Friday (Jun 26) that the US government has allowed...
More cash, not less digital – expanded cash access does not signal retreat from Singapore’s payments push
Observers note that cash still has a role in building consumer confidence amid scams and fraud[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s move to expand cash access does not signal a retreat from...
S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies
Published Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 07:50 AM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 ended marginally lower on Friday (Jun 26), with a steep drop in AI-related chip stocks and sharp...
Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 09:48 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday (Jun 26), as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run...
Diverted freight, bad weather cause congestion in Singapore port
PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary[SINGAPORE] The port congestion in Singapore, the world’s largest transhipment hub, has happened as expected – since...
Swatch claiming US$170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 06:48 PM[LONDON] Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking US$170 million in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean...
China securities regulator ordered cross-border swap curbs, sources say
China’s TRS exposure is about 500 billion yuan (S$95.1 billion), mostly in overseas equitiesPublished Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 05:27 PM[HONG KONG/SHANGHAI] New measures this week to restrict mainland...
South Korean shares post worst week since March on US tech sell-off
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 04:47 PM[SEOUL] South Korean shares dropped sharply on Friday to post their biggest weekly fall in more than three months, as overnight losses...
Volkswagen CEO aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs in the next few years
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 04:43 PM[BERLIN] Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume aims to cut up to 100,000 jobs from the current workforce worldwide over the next few years...
Nikkei ends 4% lower as SoftBank tanks on OpenAI IPO delay report
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 04:26 PM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed 4 per cent lower on Friday, erasing most of the gains from the previous session, as...
Thailand central bank chief says no need to raise rates now
Inflation should stay within the target range of 1% to 3% this year and next yearPublished Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 03:53 PM[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank chief said on...
Morgan Stanley sees US$5.5 trillion Asia energy investment boom driven by AI, energy security
Projected opportunities could include power generation and fuel refining; coal and natural gas could make a comeback[SINGAPORE] Asia is on the cusp of a US$5.5 trillion energy investment supercycle...