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China’s DeepSeek developing its own AI chip: sources
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 08:42 PM[BEIJING] Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, according to three people familiar with the matter, a push that could...
Foundation Healthcare IPO 3.8 times subscribed
The Singapore offering is 9.4 times subscribed, with 3,805 valid applications for 87 million shares[SINGAPORE] The initial public offering of Foundation Healthcare was 3.8 times subscribed, the company said...
Singapore banks lead gains on STI; benchmark index up 1.6%
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 06:36 PM[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Tuesday (Jul 7), led by gains in the local banking trio.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI)...
Jennifer Siebel Newsom sought to redefine the role of first spouse. Now, she faces her biggest test
Jennifer Siebel Newsom was frustrated.She was standing behind her husband, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, at a February press conference to celebrate a new bill that would give Planned Parenthood...
Wall Street warms to SpaceX ahead of Nasdaq 100 inclusion
Index entry could draw over US$4 billion in flows to the company, JPMorgan estimatesPublished Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 05:01 PM[NEW YORK] SpaceX’s addition to the Nasdaq 100 on...
German industry grows more than expected on auto sector
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 04:05 PM[BERLIN] German industrial production grew for a second month, another sign that Europe’s largest economy is exiting the drag from the Iran...
Won’s 24-hour trading debut passes with below-average volume
The US dollar-won pair’s spot trading volume was 6% under the average of the past 30 daysPublished Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 03:02 PM[SEOUL] Trading in the South Korean...
Saudi oil price cut unlikely to convince sated Asia buyers, traders say
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 02:05 PM[SINGAPORE] The biggest price cut in more than two decades for Saudi Arabian crude oil sold to Asia still leaves the grade...
Meta says US states are seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties for violating child safety law
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 01:08 PMMETA Platforms said in a court filing on Monday (Jul 6) that four states were seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations...
Singapore to speed up cross-listing of foreign ETFs with 3-month approval target
This will lead to a wider range of exchange-listed products available to investors here: SGX[SINGAPORE] Singapore is moving to significantly cut the time it takes for asset managers to...
Hong Kong begins trial operation of New gold clearing system
Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 10:34 AMHONG Kong has launched a trial operation of a new gold clearing system, backed by several major banks, in a key step...
DBS shares rise 1.8% to hit all-time intraday high as sentiment improves
[SINGAPORE] Shares of DBS Bank hit an all-time high on Tuesday (Jul 7) as the stock rose as much as 1.8 per cent, with the two other banks also...