Business
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Forget US megacaps. Buy Asia’s cheaper AI stocks instead, say analysts, naming Singapore picks
A re-balancing beyond US tech giants could unleash artificial intelligence opportunities for Asia [SINGAPORE] A shift beyond US tech megacaps and rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) could spur…
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KKR, Singtel-led consortium buys STT GDC for S$6.6 billion
KKR and Singtel will own stakes of 75 per cent and 25 per cent respectively in the company. [SINGAPORE] A consortium led by private equity firm KKR and Singtel will…
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Securities financing gains traction among Singapore players amid global demand, wealth inflows
While interest for SGX stocks are still limited, equities reform can encourage more activity, observers say [SINGAPORE] More financial institutions in Singapore are eyeing the securities financing business, given increasing…
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Mondelez forecasts muted annual revenue, profit as price hikes pull down volume
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 06:31 AM CADBURY-PARENT Mondelez International forecast annual revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as shoppers traded down from its higher-priced chocolates…
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Oil prices climb 2% after US shoots down Iranian drone, worries about armed boats
Published Wed, Feb 4, 2026 · 06:07 AM [NEW YORK] Oil prices climbed about 2 per cent on Tuesday after the US shot down an Iranian drone approaching a US aircraft…
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William Stevenson: Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged with First-Degree Murder of His Wife Who Was Found Dead at Their Delaware Home
Jill Biden’s ex-husband was arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of his wife, with authorities charging him with her death at their Delaware home in December, according to…
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Nancy Guthrie’s Pacemaker Stopped Syncing with Her Apple Watch on Sunday Morning as Hopes of Survival of Savannah Guthrie’s Abducted Mom Start Fading
Abducted Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker stopped communicating with her Apple Watch in the early hours of Sunday morning, law enforcement sources said. Police sources said the 84-year-old’s pacemaker stopped transmitting data…
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Singapore to Review Adoption Safeguards Amid Probe into Alleged Indonesian Baby Trafficking Ring
Singapore will assess whether its child adoption processes need to be tightened once investigations into the alleged trafficking of Indonesian babies become clearer, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos…
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Singapore: 24 People, Including Women, Arrested for Suspected Scam-Linked Money Mule Activities Involving Over S$3.1M in Losses
Sixteen men and eight women aged between 16 and 51 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a series of scams that resulted in losses exceeding S$3.1 million, the…
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New ERP System to Take Effect From Jan 1, 2027; On-Board Units Made Compulsory in Singapore
All Singapore-registered vehicles will be required to be fitted with an on-board unit (OBU) from January 1, 2027, when the Republic fully transitions to its next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)…
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Singapore Detects 59 Major Vape Smuggling Cases in 2025; Over 10K Online Listings Taken Down
Singapore authorities detected 59 large-scale vape smuggling cases in 2025 and removed more than 10,000 online advertisements selling vapes over the past two years, as enforcement agencies step up efforts…
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Stronger February Winds Could Carry Haze to Singapore if Regional Fires Intensify: Experts
As Singapore enters its windiest month of the year, smoke haze from regional fires could be blown into the Republic if hot spots to the north persist, weather experts have…
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Singapore: 61-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Foot of HDB Block in Serangoon
A 61-year-old man was found dead at the foot of a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Serangoon on Tuesday, February 2, prompting police investigations. The police and the…
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US brokers may levy fee on ETF managers
Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 11:01 PM [NEW YORK] US brokerage firms and custodians may seek distribution fees from managers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), JP Morgan said, marking a…
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PayPal sees 2026 profit below estimates, names Enrique Lores as CEO
Its lower surplus is due to weaker US retail spending and slower growth in its branded checkout segment Published Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 10:46 PM [BENGALURU] PayPal issued a…
