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AI is saving office workers hours — and stealing much of that time back in ‘botsitting’
As the use of artificial intelligence spreads across companies worldwide, it is relieving workers of tedious old chores but creating new ones. A new survey of individuals using AI...
Gold falls for third day as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
The latest attacks underscored Trump’s growing impatience that the two sides have failed to reach an agreementPublished Thu, Jun 11, 2026 · 07:41 AM[SINGAPORE] Gold fell for a third...
South Korea’s SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August: sources
Published Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 05:36 PM[SEOUL/SINGAPORE] SK Hynix plans to list its shares in the US as soon as August, said two sources familiar with the matter.This...
Top Philippine telecoms firm PLDT seeks up to US$400 million from Reit listing
Initial assets to be injected into the trust are its eight data centres with a total capacity of 27 megawattsPublished Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 03:46 PM[MANILA] Philippine telecommunications...
SpaceX IPO: The noisy spectacle that defies logic might be exactly what Singapore needs
To be a hub for growth capital, the city needs to develop a tolerance for companies with hyped-up valuations[SINGAPORE] Imagine a businessman walking into a boardroom to pitch an...
BYD chairman says firm will be world’s biggest automaker in five years as shares slide
The company has struggled to restore growth after its domestic sales were hit by intensified competition with local peers over the past yearPublished Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 01:02...
Asics will spin off trendy shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger
Published Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 12:09 PM[TOKYO] Asics will spin off Onitsuka Tiger, the 77-year-old Japanese shoe brand that’s enjoyed a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom...
Asics will spin off trendy shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger
Published Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 12:09 PM[TOKYO] Asics will spin off Onitsuka Tiger, the 77-year-old Japanese shoe brand that’s enjoyed a resurgence in popularity amid a tourism boom...
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and boosting the brand’s global competitivenessPublished Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 12:09 PM — Updated Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 02:21...
Starbucks weighs Japan unit options including 400 billion yen stake sale: sources
The US coffee chain has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approachPublished Wed, Jun 10, 2026 · 10:43 AM[TOKYO] Starbucks is considering options for its...
