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Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca strait near Singapore
The Strait of Malacca is also more than five times longer than the Strait of Hormuz, providing ample scope for disruption
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Japan says energy-related supply chain bottlenecks can be cleared within days
TOKYO, April 17 : Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that supply chain bottlenecks arising from disruption to raw materials procurement including naphtha could be resolved within days, as the Iran war strains energy and petrochemical flows from the Middle East.Concern has m ...
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London metals index at record high on aluminium ‘black hole’ fear
The metal has risen about 15% since the start of the Iran war
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Malaysia's economy grew 5.3% yr/yr in Q1, official advance estimate shows
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 : Malaysia's economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Friday, moderating from its pace at the end of 2025 as activity slowed in some key sectors.In the final quarter of 2025, gross domestic product had expand ...
38 minutes ago
OpenAI to spend more than US$20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake: The Information
OPENAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than US$20 billion over the next three years to use servers powered by...
38 minutes ago
India's Wipro falls as weak forecast sparks growth concerns
April 17 : Shares of Wipro dipped 2.9 per cent on Friday after India's fourth-largest IT firm's revenue outlook for the ongoing quarter reinforced concerns around growth visibility and margin pressure.The stock was the top loser on the IT index as well as the benchmark Nifty 50.
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Strike looms at Australia LNG plant as Inpex workers reject new contract
PERTH, April 17 : Japan's Inpex said on Friday that workers at its Ichthys liquefied natural gas facility in Australia had voted against a new employment agreement, raising the risk of a strike that could exacerbate already tight energy supplies globally."A majority of eligible employees h ...
49 minutes ago
Can US and Iran conclude a lasting deal to end the Middle East war?
Iran is unlikely to give up its leverage over Hormuz without concessions from the US
52 minutes ago
OCBC is said to emerge as lead bidder for HSBC Indonesia assets
The Singaporean bank has a presence in Indonesia with its Jakarta-listed subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP Tbk
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Indonesia risks missing EV boom as most nickel goes to stainless steel, research says
Elisa Valenta - The growing adoption of nickel-free battery technologies is an added risk
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Asian stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks
Concerns over the shaky truce between the US and Iran, which ends next week, reversed a record-breaking streak for equities this week.
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Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
The complex’s apartment towers have 31 floors, making the climb difficult for many elderly former residents
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Charles Schwab revenue misses estimates even as client assets climb
The firm has reported a 39% increase in daily average trades in March compared with a year earlier
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Despite Iran war impact, Changi Airport Q1 passenger traffic up 2.3% on North Asia, Europe demand
Therese Soh - It hits a record 70.4 million for the 12 months ended March 2026
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Despite Iran war’s impact, Changi Airport Q1 passenger traffic up 2.3%, driven by North Asia, Europe demand
Therese Soh - It hits a record 70.4 million for the 12 months ended March 2026
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Despite Iran war, Changi Airport Q1 passenger traffic up 2.3%, driven by North Asia, Europe demand
Therese Soh - It hits a record 70.4 million for the 12 months ended March 2026
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Australian shares fall as doubts over US-Iran deal persist; banks, miners drag
AUSTRALIAN shares slipped on Friday, dragged by miners and banks, while domestic fuel supply concerns and doubts over whether upcoming US-Iran peace...
2 hours ago
Allbirds sinks as 582% AI surge comes to screeching halt
The company says that it plans to rebrand itself as NewBird AI
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Samsung Elec's South Korea union says up to 40,000 expected to join rally over wages
SEOUL, April 17 : The leader of Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Friday that up to 40,000 workers are expected to join a rally on April 23 as it ramps up pressure on management over wage talks ahead of a possible strike.
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Stellantis invests 100 million euros to keep site near Paris open
The company has 12 sites in France and dozens elsewhere in Europe
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Dollar set for second weekly loss on Iran war peace hopes
HONG KONG, April 17 : The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday in tentative trade, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for fresh Iran talks prompted investors to unwind safe-haven positions.A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went int ...
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Australia rules out fuel restrictions after fire at its largest refinery
The fire was brought under control after about 12 hours
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China fund beating 98% of peers bets on AI chain, healthcare
Chinese AI firms’ worldwide recognition has extended far beyond the big tech names
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Geopolitical risks abound, but AllianceBernstein remains upbeat on emerging markets
Samantha Chiew - AllianceBernstein (AB) maintains a positive view on emerging markets (EM) and Asia, even as investors face war-driven volatility, higher energy prices and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates. Many investors have been tempted to sell and hold more cash, but he warns that doing so could hurt ...
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EQDP fund manager AR Capital’s new AR Majulah SG Fund is on the hunt for growth
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan and Samantha Chiew - Barely a year after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) appointed its first batch of fund managers under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), the market is already seeing significant benefits. On Feb 12, the blue-chip heavy Straits Times Index (STI) passed the 5,000 mark for the fir ...
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Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project
TAIPEI, April 17 : Tesla is seeking semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab artificial intelligence chip complex, according to job postings on its website.Taiwan is home to the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, and has a highly specialised workforce with experience in leading-edg ...
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Honda to shut two plants in China jointly owned with GAC, Dongfeng, magazine says
[TOKYO] Honda Motor will shut two internal combustion engine car plants in China and slash annual production capacity in the country to...
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OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports
April 16 : OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion over the next three years to use servers powered by the company's chips, under a deal that could also give the ChatGPT maker an equity stake in the firm, The Information reported on Thursday, citing sources.The deve ...
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OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive equity stake, The Information reports
April 16 : OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion to use servers powered by the firm's chips over the next three years, for which it can receive an equity stake in the company, The Information reported on Thursday, citing sources.Reuters could not immediately verif ...
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Gold heads for fourth weekly gain on optimism for US-Iran truce
Disruption to energy supplies is also likely to last beyond the war
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Q&M’s acquisition spree inspires higher target prices, but execution is key
Teo Zheng Long - Q&M Dental Group (SGX: QC7 ) , making no bones about its growth ambitions, has managed to attract some market interest. With its war chest recently replenished by a bond issue, the company has launched concurrent acquisitions of other dental groups in Thailand, Singapore, Australia and China via ...
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BOJ must take into account Japan’s low real rates in setting policy, governor Ueda says
Uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict remain high
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Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply
PERTH, April 17 : Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran may meet for talks on the weekend.Brent crude futures declined by ...
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Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
TOKYO, April 17 : The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday. Image sensors will be "indispensable for autonomous driving ...