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Singapore shares rise on Monday; STI up 0.4%
Published Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 06:26 PM[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Monday (Aug 17).The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.4 per cent or 24.87 points to...
Car rental firm Charlotte Vehicle allegedly owes S$140,000 to 34 customers
19 clients have lodged police reports, while others have filed complaints with Case and filed claims with the Small Claims Tribunal[SINGAPORE] Thirty-four customers of Singapore-based car rental firm Charlotte...
Malaysian Airlines pilots clear drug checks, cabin crew to be tested next
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained on July 28 after authorities found 26kg of MDMA in his luggagePublished Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 04:49 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] All pilots working...
Shein eyes company valuation of around US$25 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Published Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 03:45 PM[HONG KONG] Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is eyeing a company valuation of around US$25 billion in its Hong Kong IPO, said three...
GXS enters credit card arena with new cashback card
Cardholders can link their card immediately to their Grab app from within the GXS app[SINGAPORE] GXS Bank on Monday (Aug 17) launched a credit card with unlimited cashback subject...
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium: What Singapore investors should know about these precious metals
[SINGAPORE] Precious metals have seen sharp swings in 2026 amid shifting interest rate expectations and geopolitical uncertainty.But while gold, silver, platinum and palladium are often grouped together as a...
Asian shares mark time as Iran war keeps oil prices up
Progress towards peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remain haltedPublished Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 10:49 AM[SYDNEY] Asian shares drifted sideways on Monday (Aug...
Asian shares little changed as Iran war keeps oil prices up
Published Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 10:49 AM[SYDNEY] Asian shares drifted sideways on Monday (Aug 17) while investors kept a wary eye on oil prices, which notched sizeable gains...
Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows
Published Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 09:51 AM[SINGAPORE] Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday (Aug 17), following attacks on tankers, while...
Beyond McDonald’s: From coffee to hotpot, China’s growing burger market draws brands racing for a bite
The niche Western import is turning into one of the most hotly-contested segments of the country’s restaurant spacePublished Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 08:46 AM[BEIJING] Burgers are having a...
