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Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AMTWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks...
Lululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
Social media users object to the use of a Japanese drum at a site widely viewed as a symbol of Chinese national identityPublished Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:11...
KKR bets US$1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and Airbus
Since 2018, the private equity firm and Altavair have acquired 188 aircraft and engine assetsPublished Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 10:20 AM[NEW YORK] Private equity firm KKR on Wednesday...
AI will lead to labour shortages, Amazon founder Bezos says
The comments come when global companies cut thousands of jobs after investing heavily in AIPublished Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 09:18 AM[PARIS] Artificial Intelligence will lead to labour shortages,...
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 08:07 AM[TOKYO] Onitsuka Tiger is looking at life beyond its famous stripes as the footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle...
As Singapore’s construction sector goes green, portable ‘power banks’ are leading the charge
Clean-energy firm GoRental’s battery systems offer a cheaper, quieter alternative to diesel-powered generators[SINGAPORE] Electrification is greening more than just vehicles. The construction sector, too, is increasingly adopting clean energy...
European shares end higher as markets await Iran deal details, Fed policy; BMW slides
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 06:00 AM[BENGALURU] European shares inched higher on Wednesday (Jun 17) as investors awaited details of the US-Iran peace agreement and the Federal Reserve’s...
US stocks open higher, spotlight on Fed
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 09:43 PM[NEW YORK] The main US stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Jun 17), as chip stocks rebounded ahead of the first interest...
UK orders Google to improve search transparency to boost competition
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 09:00 PM[LONDON] Britain’s competition watchdog ordered Google to provide greater transparency on how its search rankings work, part of new rules aimed at...
Centurion acquires 25% stake in second student accommodation in Perth for A$250,000
[SINGAPORE] Centurion Corporation on Wednesday (Jun 17) said it has acquired a 25 per cent equity interest in a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Perth for A$250,000 (S$225,475).The...
Teo Siong Seng, Singamas sued by US firms in start of class action over US container price-fixing indictments
Plaintiffs seeking damages, restitution and disgorgement of profits from the defendants[SINGAPORE] An importer and a trucking provider have filed the first class-action lawsuits against leading container makers and their...
First class-action suits filed against Teo Siong Seng, Singamas and other container makers accused of cartel price-fixing
[SINGAPORE] An importer and a trucking provider have filed the first class action lawsuits against leading container makers and their executives including Singapore shipping magnate Teo Siong Seng, alleging...