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Cracks emerge in AI borrowing boom as CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank debt worries grow
Another worry: the increasing number of data centres that are being delayed by permitting issuesTRILLIONS of dollars in borrowed money have powered the artificial intelligence boom. But now there...
S-Reits commence Q3 earnings season as interest rates remain in focus
[SINGAPORE] The reporting season for Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) has begun against a backdrop of higher interest rates, giving investors a window to assess how individual trusts...
The Assembly Place expands beyond co-living as it targets 10,000 keys by 2030
From AI-powered spaces to inter-generational living, the Catalist-listed operator seeks to diversify its business[SINGAPORE] From students on tight budgets to working professionals and seniors, The Assembly Place (TAP) aims...
AI funding fears puncture rally in Asia’s high-flying picks-and-shovels stocks
Growing concern over whether hyperscalers, neo-cloud operators can keep financing the infrastructure needed to deploy themPublished Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 09:49 AMA DEEPENING sell-off in US technology stocks...
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill to lawmakers
Published Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 03:50 PM[SAN FRANCISCO] Anthropic has presented its own draft bill to US lawmakers with a plan for regulating artificial intelligence safety and security,...
Big US bank stocks log worst weekly losing streak since 2008
Published Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 02:31 PM[NEW YORK] Big US bank shares recorded their worst weekly losing streak since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis after quarterly earnings didn’t...
EU carmakers hail deal on emissions that opens door to the UK
It is a key step towards providing more breathing room for carmakers and some of their top suppliersPublished Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:35 AM[PARIS] Europe’s auto industry welcomed...
Europe: Shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech sell-off
There has been a sell-off in big tech names on concerns over increased reliance on debt to develop AI infrastructurePublished Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 08:28 AM[BENGALURU] European shares...
SGX RegCo engages listed plantation firms over haze, warns of regulatory action
Regulator is seeking information on whether issuers’ activities may have contributed to the haze [SINGAPORE] Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has engaged listed companies with agricultural operations and plantations in...
UK watchdog proposes tougher scrutiny of Microsoft software
It says it will decide by February whether to designate the company with strategic market status[LONDON] Microsoft’s grip on business software is making it harder for customers to switch...
