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StarHub 5G upgrade may defend market share, but unlikely to reverse underlying earnings slump
Analysts warn that better connectivity may not be enough to persuade customers to pay a premium for mobile plans[SINGAPORE] StarHub’s latest network upgrade to 5G+ on Sep 1 should...
From Haidilao to Oriental Kopi: How some of Asia’s favourite F&B players are faring in 2026
[SINGAPORE] Amid sticky inflation, fierce competition and cautious consumer spending, dining groups across the Asia-Pacific have been facing a shifting landscape over the years.Here is a snapshot of how...
Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high
Published Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 06:35 AM[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday (Sep 18) and pledge to...
BOJ lifts interest rates to 31-year high
Published Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 06:35 AM — Updated Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 09:42 PM[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high...
Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptions
Published Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 06:12 AM — Updated Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 11:56 AMOIL prices fell about 1 per cent, extending losses for a third session, but...
European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise
Published Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 05:55 AMEUROPEAN shares rose on Thursday (Sep 17) as lower oil prices and a pause in the global bond selloff lifted risk appetite after...
AI crisis heightens the stakes of Xi’s visit to Washington
WASHINGTON — A growing sense of urgency over the risks posed by artificial intelligence is adding pressure on the Trump administration to secure a diplomatic breakthrough with China when President Xi...
China’s XPeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers: sources
EV maker said to be courting parties beyond partner Volkswagen as it seeks new revenue streamsPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 11:24 PM[BEIJING] Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng plans...
Wall Street climbs as easing oil prices offer reprieve after Fed rate hike
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 10:52 PM[NEW YORK] The major US stock indexes jumped on Thursday (Sep 17) as a pullback in oil prices boosted sentiment, with the...
Greenback eases from peak as oil prices extend decline; BOJ in focus
Euro rises; pound sterling slips after Bank of England holds rates but warns of possible hikesPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 09:09 PM[LONDON] The US dollar climbed to a...
