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JPMorgan to rein in AI spend as it hires more Singapore tech talent
The bank is hiring engineers and data architects to build out its proprietary AI capabilities[SINGAPORE] Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm in many sectors, but the costs...
Keppel, Sembcorp, SIA down as STI dips 1% after US resumes Iran shipping blockade
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) took a 1 per cent hit on Tuesday (Jul 14) morning as investors reacted negatively to renewed hostilities overnight between the US and...
Slash power taxes, UK employers and energy sector urge new PM
Published Tue, Jul 14, 2026 · 08:57 AM[LONDON] Britain’s new prime minister must slash energy levies paid by businesses to speed up economic growth, a leading employers group and...
Singapore investors leverage AI for research but rely on human advisers to decide: HSBC study
AI is becoming a mainstream component of investment workflows rather than a niche tool for younger investors[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s mass affluent and high-net-worth investors are using artificial intelligence for finance...
Shein executive chairman to step down as IPO nears completion: sources
Published Tue, Jul 14, 2026 · 06:38 AM[LONDON/HONG KONG] Shein executive chairman Donald Tang will step down as his mission of taking the company public nears completion, three sources...
European shares subdued as oil jumps after US-Iran tensions escalate
Published Tue, Jul 14, 2026 · 05:55 AMEUROPEAN shares were subdued on Monday as investors largely stuck to the sidelines after renewed tensions in the Middle East, while counting...
S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as Iran tensions jolt sentiment, chip stocks slide
Published Mon, Jul 13, 2026 · 09:48 PM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Monday (Jul 13), as a fresh escalation between the US and...
Opec further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
Published Mon, Jul 13, 2026 · 09:44 PM[LONDON] Opec on Monday (Jul 13) lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 780,000 barrels per day, a...
EuroSports Global unit Scorpio Electric’s motorcycle now road-legal
[SINGAPORE] Electric-motorcycle enthusiasts, rejoice.Singapore electric-motorcycle manufacturer Scorpio Electric announced on Monday (Jul 13) that its flagship Lambda Scorpii model is now registered for use on the Republic’s roads.Following an...
US dollar wavers amid renewed Iran attacks, yen slides on pensions doubts
Published Mon, Jul 13, 2026 · 08:25 PM[SINGAPORE/LONDON] The US dollar slipped on Monday (Jul 13) after giving up earlier gains as investors focused on renewed hostilities in the...
Volkswagen CEO threatens 50,000 more job cuts in memo to staff
Published Mon, Jul 13, 2026 · 07:27 PM[BERLIN] Volkswagen could cut around 50,000 additional jobs based on calculations aimed at bringing the carmaker into line with the cost competitiveness...
Lum Chang Creations to move to SGX mainboard on Jul 16
[SINGAPORE] Urban revitalisation specialist Lum Chang Creations will transfer its listing from the Catalist board to the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Thursday (Jul 16), the firm...