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Tesla introduces new Model Y variant in US priced at US$41,990
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 10:53 AMELECTRIC-VEHICLE maker Tesla introduced a new variant of its Model Y vehicle in the United States priced at US$41,990, the company’s website...
Kore rises 8.3% after H2 results, early resumption of distributions
The manager plans to start with a ‘conservative payout ratio’, which will be raised to a ‘sustainable level aligned with long-term portfolio performance’ [SINGAPORE] Shares of Keppel Pacific Oak...
EU proposals set to limit EV sales from 2035, says campaign group
The EU’s biggest retreat from its green policies in years has met with criticismPublished Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 08:44 AM[BRUSSELS] Electric vehicles are likely to make up 85...
China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 07:43 AMCHINA banned concealed door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), the first country in the world to outlaw a design popularised by Tesla...
Palantir jumps after stronger-than-expected sales outlook
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 06:40 AM[WASHINGTON] Palantir Technologies forecast revenue for fiscal 2026 that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, a boost for the data analytics company after...
CVC to sell personal care business FineToday to Bain Capital in 200 billion yen deal: source
The sale comes a few months after FineToday’s second attempt to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange failed in OctoberPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 11:12 PM[SINGAPORE] Private equity...
Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
The trims aim to push up the plunging thermal coal prices amid fears of oversupply by the countryPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 10:21 PM[SINGAPORE] Indonesia’s Coal Mining Association...
Nursing home additions lift Parkway Life Reit’s H2 DPU by 3.5% to 7.64 cents
The Singapore hospital portfolio also saw organic rental growth with step-up lease agreements[SINGAPORE] (PLife Reit) saw a 3.5 per cent rise in distribution per unit (DPU) to 7.64 cents...
Singaporeans queueing up to buy the dip in gold despite rout
At UOB’s headquarters, Singapore’s only bank selling physical gold, buyers crowd a lounge for bullion tradesPublished Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 08:19 PM[SINGAPORE] People were still queueing up to...
Singapore stocks slip on Monday as precious metals rout deepens; STI down 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Feb 2), tracking regional peers amid a sharp sell-off in precious metals that extended from the previous week.The benchmark Straits Times Index...
In South-east Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?
This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services[SINGAPORE] Quick commerce is evolving in Singapore as food delivery platforms seek to improve unit economics, with customers moving...
In S-E Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?
This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services[SINGAPORE] Quick commerce is evolving in Singapore as food delivery platforms seek to improve unit economics, with customers moving...