Fashion
China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
Published Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 08:03 PM[BEIJING] China has revised regulations protecting integrated-circuit layout designs, tightening registration standards and allowing punitive damages for serious infringement, as Beijing seeks...
Singapore shares fall as local banks end mixed; STI down 0.3%
Published Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 07:58 PM[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Aug 3).The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 16.22 points to...
Diamond buyers are freaking out in Vietnam after gem scandal
Consumers are increasingly questioning whether the stones they bought are worth what they thoughtHO CHI Minh City’s bustling jewellery quarter has fallen unusually quiet.Customers aren’t browsing for engagement rings or...
First Sponsor sinks into the red with S$92.8 million loss in H1
[SINGAPORE] Property developer First Sponsor reported a net loss of S$92.8 million for the first half ended June, from a net profit of S$19 million in the previous corresponding...
DBS names former Ping An chief innovation officer Jonathan Larsen to board
He is expected to strengthen overall board composition with his financial services expertise[SINGAPORE] DBS Group Holdings on Monday (Aug 3) announced the appointment of financial services and technology veteran...
Apac Realty H1 net profit falls 16.8% to S$9.4 million; special dividend of S$0.036 a share proposed
Decline in net profit comes largely from fewer transactions in primary and secondary markets[SINGAPORE] Real estate services player Apac Realty on Monday (Aug 3) posted a net profit of...
DBS hires ex-Standard Chartered banker to lead India wealth team
Published Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 06:58 PMDBS has hired Nitin Chengappa, a former Standard Chartered banker, to head its wealth-management business in India as it bets on rising...
Kore US Reit bags 10-year lease with life sciences firm at business campus in Washington state
Deal will increase committed occupancy at The Westpark Portfolio from 73% to 77.1%[SINGAPORE] The manager of Kore US Real Estate Investment Trust ( Kore US Reit ) has inked...
Shein proposes cash payouts, more shares for late-stage investors ahead of IPO
The firm has agreed to give backers in some rounds a guaranteed cash payout equal to an 8% annual returnPublished Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 05:09 PM[HONG KONG] Shein...
Maybank to take full control of Etiqa after buying Ageas’ stake for US$1.2 billion
The lender expects full ownership to help it manage capital more efficiently, support its dividend policyPublished Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 03:46 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Maybank has agreed to buy...
