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Executive assistants making US$100,000 a year are losing jobs to AI
EXECUTIVE assistants at professional-services firms manage partners’ diaries, handle expenses and book travel in one of the few remaining white-collar roles that doesn’t require elite credentials. They can earn...
Manus weighs raising US$1 billion to unwind Meta takeover
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 07:08 PM[BEIJING] The co-founders of Manus are exploring options to fulfill Beijing’s demand to unwind a controversial takeover by Meta Platforms , including...
Singapore stocks end flattish amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.02%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks were flattish on Thursday (May 21) amid a mixed performance in regional markets.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.02 per cent or 0.8 point to...
Singapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.02%
Venture Corporation leads the gainers on the blue-chip index, rising 2.5% to S$17.65[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (May 21).The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.02 per...
Thai watchdog to sue Volvo Cars over EX30 fires as consumers demand refunds
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 05:29 PM[BANGKOK] Thailand’s consumer watchdog will file a civil suit against the local unit of Volvo Cars over battery-related fires in its EX30...
Policy changes, construction demand push commercial vehicle COE premiums to new record
Big infrastructure projects and changing policy keep Category C high, which could disadvantage smaller players[SINGAPORE] Strong demand for commercial vehicles (CVs) spurred by the logistics and construction sectors, as...
Goldman CEO slides into Elon Musk’s DMs during bid to lead SpaceX IPO
Banks have been battling for months to take the top spot on the highly anticipated IPOPublished Thu, May 21, 2026 · 04:20 PMAS GOLDMAN Sachs Group campaigned to lead...
BOJ faces calls to pause bond taper as energy shock jolts yields
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 04:15 PM — Updated Thu, May 21, 2026 · 05:11 PMSOME Bank of Japan drew some requests to pause its bond taper plan,...
JPMorgan will hire more for AI, fewer bankers, CEO Dimon says
The comments highlight a broader industry pivot to automation reshaping the global financial workforcePublished Thu, May 21, 2026 · 03:58 PM[SHANGHAI] JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer Jamie Dimon said...
Australian shares jump as weak jobs data tempers RBA rate-hike bets
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 03:52 PMAUSTRALIAN equities closed higher on Thursday after weak employment data prompted investors to trim bets on a near-term rate hike, while optimism...
