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SocGen hikes profitability target in new strategic plan
It is aiming for a cost-to-income ratio of below 55% by 2029, against a current target of 60%Published Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 01:03 PM[LONDON] Societe Generale lifted a...
Softbank Group launches over US$10 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment
Published Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 10:28 AM[HONG KONG] SoftBank Group Corp has launched US$10 billion and 1 billion euro-denominated senior unsecured notes to fund its investment in OpenAI,...
Qatar energy chief says Bessent ‘wrong’ about Hormuz becoming worthless
The US Treasury Secretary has said the strait ‘will be like a worthless piece of water’ in two yearsPublished Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 09:51 AM[WASHINGTON] Qatari Energy Minister...
Suntec Reit to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties
The plans come after a review that could help improve the real estate investment trust’s capital structure[SINGAPORE] Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Suntec Reit) will focus on growing its...
Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital
Published Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 06:40 AM[SINGAPORE] Oil prices rose on Monday (Sep 21) after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone strikes at Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh...
Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war
Brent crude futures stood at US$101.71 a barrel by 0213 GMT, down US$2.16, or 2.07%Published Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 06:40 AM — Updated Mon, Sep 21, 2026 ·...
Companies avoid selling the bonds that investors crave
On average, orders for high-grade US corporate bonds equal about four times the notes for sale in 2026Published Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 05:06 PMINVESTORS are clamoring for the...
US dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook
Published Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 04:02 PM[NEW YORK] The US dollar jumped against the yen on Friday (Sep 18) after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan (BOJ)...
Director buying continues while Singtel, Keppel lead buybacks
Directors or CEOs report 18 acquisitions and 6 disposals, while substantial shareholders record 9 acquisitions and 8 disposals[SINGAPORE] Over the five sessions from Sep 11 to Sep 17, 75...
How California tech turns thrifted clothes into fashion’s hottest status symbol
Thrifted clothes have become an unlikely fashion flex for Hollywood’s haute couture hoarders and other trend-setters. California companies have propelled this movement, turning what was once an old-fashioned way...
