Fashion
China’s ‘lipstick king’ confronts slower growth, AI disruption in livestream shopping
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 09:46 AM[SHANGHAI] For nearly a decade, China’s “lipstick king” has been the face of the livestream shopping industry, helping to grow a niche...
Chanel plans to keep investing in China despite demand downturn
Luxury brands face weak demand in the country amid an economic slowdown and property market crisisPublished Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 09:28 AM[PARIS] Chanel plans to keep investing in...
Morgan Stanley investment-bank list leaked in e-mail boo-boo
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:51 AMA MORGAN Stanley staffer accidentally leaked an internal document listing more than 100 investment-banking deals the firm is pitching and monitoring in...
Gold holds drop as higher oil and hot US data fan rate hike bets
Bullion has been dictated by the US Federal Reserve’s rate outlook in recent weeksPublished Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:50 AM[SINGAPORE] Gold held a decline as resurgent energy prices...
Stocks to watch: Keppel Reit, Thai Beverage, Nio, Olam, Multi-Chem
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Sep 24): Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) : The manager of the...
Shipping stocks eclipse chips in Asia as freight rates jump
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:34 AMASIA’S hottest trade in 2026 is not all about chips. Shipping stocks are sailing ahead as geopolitical tensions drive up freight rates,...
Meta debuts US$349 camera-free Ray-Bans and brings Muse to glasses
META Platforms is expanding its smart-glasses lineup with camera-free models, support for the popular new Muse assistant and a hearing-aid mode.At its Connect conference on Wednesday (Sep 23), the...
Meta’s new wearables bring an AI agent, cameras and fresh privacy concerns
Meta is doubling down on smart glasses and artificial intelligence even as concerns mount that wearable technology is being used to violate people’s privacy.On Wednesday, the company said it’s...
Chinese carmakers may take more than 10% of US market if let in: study
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:02 AMCHINA-BASED automakers could sell as many 1.7 million cars a year in the US by 2038 if restrictions on their sales are...
As the Fed hikes interest rates, S-Reits sector could be overdue for consolidation
The case for fewer, bigger trusts keeps getting stronger, with interest rates going up and most S-Reits still trading below book[SINGAPORE] Walk into any hawker centre at lunch and...
