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Oil dips as recovering Gulf exports ease supply fears, US-Iran diplomacy in focus
Published Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 06:04 AM — Updated Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 02:15 PM[NEW DELHI/TOKYO] Oil prices fell 1 per cent on Thursday (Oct 1) as...
European shares mark first monthly loss in six as rising oil, bond yields weigh
Published Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 05:54 AMEUROPEAN shares suffered their first monthly fall in six on Wednesday (Sep 30), as a surge in global bond yields reduced the appeal...
Wall St opens higher as soft inflation data eases rate-hike fears
Published Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 09:46 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Sep 30), as a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading buoyed hopes that the Federal...
Centurion to acquire a site in Adelaide, Australia for S$22.3 million
It is planning a mixed-use accommodation asset on the site in Adelaide’s retail, cultural and education hub[SINGAPORE] Centurion Corporation announced on Wednesday (Sep 30) that it is to buy...
DFI Retail to take over Starbucks business in Asia from Maxim’s Caterers
A US$340 million cash transaction as part of the deal is expected to strengthen the retailer’s balance sheet[SINGAPORE] DFI Retail Group announced that it has entered into a conditional...
Renminbi has ‘huge’ room to grow as more Chinese firms expand overseas: StanChart
But currency is unlikely to challenge the US dollar’s dominant position soon, say lender’s executives[SINGAPORE] The renminbi (RMB) is poised to capture a significantly larger share of global trade...
Brokers maintain ‘buy’ on CDL despite investor reservations over strategic review
Concerns include lack of ROE targets, potential earnings dilution and planned investments in China and Japan[SINGAPORE] Brokers retained their positive calls on City Developments Ltd (CDL) following its much-anticipated...
MAS seeks feedback on corporate governance regulations for banks, insurers
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to regulations covering corporate governance for banks, insurers and their designated financial holding companies.This is part...
Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10.4% in Q4 2026
The overall tariff before GST, including that for non-households, will fall by an average of 10.6%[SINGAPORE] Households in Singapore will see a 10.4 per cent decrease in the electricity tariff from...
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