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BOJ faces higher bar to support yen after Fed’s hawkish hike
Observers expect a 25 bp increase at Japan central bank’s meeting this week, and will be looking for clues about further tighteningPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 05:27 PM[TOKYO]...
Manus eyes US$4 billion value in first round since Meta breakup
It would make the agentic AI pioneer China’s most valuable startup in its fieldPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 11:47 AMCHINESE-FOUNDED AI startup Manus is set to double its...
Quarter of Singtel special discounted shares sold ahead of CPF Board transfer
[SINGAPORE] The planned transfer of Singtel Special Discounted Shares (SDS) from the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board directly to holders’ Central Depository (CDP) accounts remains on track for Nov...
Schneider Electric spends S$25 million to automate Tuas logistics hub, reskill workers
[SINGAPORE] Schneider Electric is spending S$25 million to upgrade the automation and digital capabilities of its Hub Asia logistics distribution centre in Tuas, as part of the French multinational’s...
Huawei set to unveil China’s best answer to Nvidia AI chip reign
Firm is spearheading Beijing’s drive for self-sufficiency in critical technologiesPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 08:44 AMHUAWEI Technologies is set to unveil new artificial intelligence technology this week in...
Huawei accelerates launch of new AI chip to take on Nvidia
Firm is spearheading Beijing’s drive for self-sufficiency in critical technologiesPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 08:44 AM — Updated Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 04:13 PMHUAWEI Technologies is accelerating...
Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike
The president insists the interest rate should be 1% despite persistent inflationPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 08:08 AM[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 16) levelled his...
Bank of England to hold rates but energy shock stirs talk of a hike
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 07:38 AM[MANCHESTER] The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday (Sep 17) but investors are watching for...
Boeing CEO says it is taking longer to stabilise 737 MAX output; shares slide
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 06:38 AM[SEATTLE] Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday (Sep 16) it is taking “longer than expected” to stabilise the 737 MAX production rate at...
US Fed hikes rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, one more hike expected this year
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 05:46 AM[WASHINGTON] The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday (Sep 16) and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with...
