News
Japanese shares end higher on chip gains, earnings outlook
Published Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 03:53 PM[TOKYO] Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday (Aug 13), with the Topix hitting a record high, as chip-related stocks tracked US peers...
RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes
The resilience is a welcome surprise for an economy that had appeared vulnerable to the surge in oil prices triggered by the conflictPublished Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 03:00...
Tata’s US$120 billion wager on future growth in limbo with shock exit of chairman
Tata Sons’ board had already begun pushing for a strategic recalibration even before the departure was announcedINDIA’S largest conglomerate is reeling from the shock resignation of its chairman, who...
Shein is said to consider Aug 28 for Hong Kong trading debut
The fashion retailer has targeted a US$30 billion IPO valuation but has faced pushback from investors and may lower it furtherPublished Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 12:57 PM[HONG KONG]...
Centurion shares end 5.9% lower on two-third tumble in H1 profit
It also records a S$4.2 million share of losses from associated companies in H1 2026[SINGAPORE] Shares of Centurion Corp fell as much as 10 per cent on Thursday (Aug...
AEM shares end 14% higher after H1 profit rises 10 times
Counter closes at S$10.98 after 17.2 million securities valued at S$181.9 million change hands[SINGAPORE] Shares of AEM ended 14 per cent higher on Thursday (Aug 13) after the semiconductor...
Google co-founder Sergey Brin spending more than $100 million fighting California wealth tax
The fight over a proposal to tax the assets of California billionaires to fund healthcare is getting more expensive. Google co-founder Sergey Brin has poured $102 million this year...
Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat
A parody AI chatbot designed by California congressional candidate Scott Wiener’s campaign to mock the record of his opponent attracted the attention politicians crave and criticism most loathe. The...
BOJ flags upside price risks and possible faster rate hikes
Published Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 10:58 AMTHE Bank of Japan flagged rising risks of inflation heating up in a summary of opinions from its July meeting, with one...
Oil gains as Iran deal proves elusive
Published Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 09:16 AMOIL extended its gains in early Monday (Aug 10) trading as Iran rejected talks with the US and a deal to reopen the...
