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US dollar appreciation leaves Apac with slowest wealth growth in 2025: UBS
Currency effects have dragged the region’s share of global wealth, though it remains a long-term growth driver [SINGAPORE] The Asia-Pacific recorded the slowest growth in personal wealth in 2025, as…
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Simba’s 5G spectrum hurdle may accelerate Singapore’s telco market reset
Regional experience such as in Thailand suggests that consolidation often leads to more disciplined pricing [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s telco sector may be approaching a turning point, as mounting spectrum pressures on…
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1,000 Excess Deaths: France’s Record-Smashing Heatwave Sparks Chaos and Exploding WWII Ammo Across Europe
Europe is enduring one of its most severe heatwaves in recent history, with France reporting around 1,000 excess deaths in just three days as record-breaking temperatures fuelled wildfires, disrupted transport…
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Greenback declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain
Published Sun, Jun 28, 2026 · 05:37 PM THE US dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday (Jun 26) as recent economic data and a drop in oil…
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US Servers and International World Cup Fans Clash Over US Tipping Culture: ‘I’m Confused Why This Even Exists’
International football fans arriving in America for the World Cup say they are growing frustrated with US tipping culture, as requests for tips appear on even the most basic purchases.…
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OpenAI defers public rollout of GPT‑5.6 as US seeks early access to frontier AI models
The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems Published Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 02:58 PM [BENGALURU] OpenAI said on Friday…
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Gambling Disorder Has Risen In States That Have Legalized The Practice, Study Shows
Gambling disorder is on the rise in states that have legalized gambling. adobe stock Gambling disorders have been on the rise across the U.S., according to a new study. NBC…
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Morgan Stanley sees US$5.5 trillion Asia energy investment boom driven by AI, energy security
The bank projects up to US$9 trillion in investment opportunities; coal and natural gas could make a comeback [SINGAPORE] Asia is on the cusp of a US$5.5 trillion energy investment…
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Wall Street Braces for Trading Frenzy as SpaceX Joins Russell 1000 in Historic Index Shakeup
Wall Street is preparing for one of the busiest trading sessions of the year as FTSE Russell completes its annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. indexes, a closely watched event…
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Hong Kong Exports Surge 41% in May 2026 Driven by AI Products, But Global Risks Loom
Hong Kong’s merchandise exports extended their rapid growth in May 2026, climbing 40.8% year-on-year to HK$611.2 billion (US$77.95 billion), according to provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department…
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China to raise refined fuel export allowance in July, sources say
This may ease tight supplies after regional refiners cut output due to crude shortages from the Iran war Published Thu, Jun 25, 2026 · 02:44 PM CHINA will raise the…
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Brent Crude Falls To Lowest Level Since The Day Before The Iran War Began
Oil prices continue to drop as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes, with Brent crude prices falling to the lowest level since February 27, the day before the war…
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ByteDance seeks US$20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan
Published Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 01:15 PM [HONG KONG] ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for a borrowing of about US$20 billion, sources familiar…
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Trump’s America First Resilience Strategy Promises Supply-Chain Security: Packaging Old Ideas Anew?
The White House has unveiled President Donald Trump’s “America First Resilience Strategy,” presenting it as a blueprint to strengthen U.S. economic security, protect critical industries and reduce dependence on foreign…
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Morgan Stanley plans US$1.3 billion tower for Dallas expansion
The project extends the Texas city’s rise as a financial centre as Wall Street steps up efforts to lure talent in locations outside New York Published Tue, Jun 23, 2026…
