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SK Hynix’s US$570 billion sell-off shows cracks in memory chip boom ahead of earnings
It is expected to post a record profit on Wednesday, but investors are turning skittishPublished Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 12:10 PM[HONG KONG] A US$570 billion rout in just...
Trip.com fined in China antitrust case as price wars continue
The regulatory action may not significantly alter competition in China’s hotel marketPublished Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 02:57 PMCHINA’S months-long antitrust probe into Trip.com Group ended with a multi-billion-yuan...
A practical pathway to AI-led productivity
IMDA’s OIP helps firms identify challenges, evaluate solutions and assess outcomes before deployment[SINGAPORE] Earlier this year, the Singapore Budget 2026 outlined a continued push to embed artificial intelligence across...
Hong Kong eases listing thresholds to draw more IPOs
They are part of a wider push by Hong Kong to strengthen its position as a fundraising hubPublished Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 08:54 PM[HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s stock...
OCBC, Asset World Corp ink pact with US$200 million sustainability-linked loan
Tie-up will support AWC’s ‘growth-led strategy across its hospitality, commercial and lifestyle destination portfolio’[SINGAPORE] OCBC and Thai integrated lifestyle real estate group Asset World Corp (AWC) have partnered on...
Yen steadies near 40-year low on rate-hike bets, intervention talks
Japan says it will take decisive action if needed to curb excessive currency weaknessPublished Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 08:40 PM[BENGALURU/SINGAPORE] The yen recovered slightly from its weakest level...
AEM patent infringement dispute continues as Advantest files amended complaint
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor firm Advantest has filed a first amended complaint against AEM Holdings, extending a patent infringement dispute that started in October 2025.This follows a Jun 29 order by...
Ryanair quarterly profit slumps by a third on lower fares, higher fuel costs
It reported after-tax profit of 538 million euros (US$616 million) for its fiscal first quarter through June 30Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 03:12 PM[DUBLIN] Ryanair’s profit slumped by...
Rising AI bills push Singapore companies to chase ROI over ‘tokenmaxxing’
[SINGAPORE] Companies in Singapore are moving beyond the artificial intelligence experimentation phase and becoming increasingly selective about how they deploy the technology. This is as rising AI spending pushes...
Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
Published Sat, Jul 18, 2026 · 09:51 AM[FARNBOROUGH, England] Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the...
Frasers Property Industrial CEO Reini Otter to step down; Ian Barter named interim leader
[SINGAPORE] Frasers Property announced on Friday (Jul 17) that the CEO of its industrial and logistics arm, Frasers Property Industrial, is set to step down on Dec 17.Reini Otter,...