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Here’s where to invest S$100,000 in 2026, according to wealth experts
Deon Loke - While the environment remains supportive of equities and bonds, the era of ‘easy’, risk-free returns of the past two years is largely...
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Singapore 4Q GDP up 5.7% y-o-y on pharmaceuticals and AI-led output gains
The Edge Singapore - Singapore's GDP surged by 5.7% y-o-y in the final quarter of 2025, a pick up from 4.3% chalked up in the preceding 3Q 2025, according to advanced estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The strong growth was largely driven by biomedical manufacturing, with strong output growth in pharm ...
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Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026
The number of spacecraft in Earth’s orbit has jumped sharply in recent years
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US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have also received similar import licences
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7-Eleven Singapore taps toys and collectibles to position stores as ‘places of discovery’
Renald Yeo - It rolls out exclusive merchandise under a Kawaii Collection that is refreshed every two months
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Box shipping industry could sail into a downturn in 2026, watchers say
Tay Peck Gek - They expect higher capacity and lower demand
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Transition in full swing: The 4G leadership’s direction and Budget 2026 priorities
Sharon See - With the election over, the focus may be on long-term issues such as climate change and the ageing population
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Nickel Industries says S Korea's Sphere to buy 10% stake in Indonesian project
Jan 2 : Australia's Nickel Industries said on Friday that South Korea's Sphere Corp would buy a 10 per cent stake in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) project in Indonesia at a $2.4 billion valuation.The South Korean materials manufacturer will acquire the stak ...
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Trump Media unveils plan to distribute new cryptocurrency to shareholders
The new token is expected to operate on the Cronos blockchain
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China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry
[BEIJING] China will impose an added 55 per cent tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers including Brazil, Australia and...
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US oil production hit record high in October: EIA
[HOUSTON] US oil production hit a record high in October, according to the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday.
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US stocks close out third year of gains on down note
STOCKS and bonds slipped along with gold and silver on the last day of 2025, ending an otherwise buoyant year on a...
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Nio achieves new quarterly record with 4Q2025 deliveries up 71.7% y-o-y
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - Chinese EV maker Nio says it achieved a new quarterly record for 4Q2025 when the number of vehicles it delivered increased 71.7% y-o-y to reach 124,807 vehicles, up from the 72,689 vehicles it delivered in 4Q2024. In a Jan 1 bourse filing, Nio says its deliveries in December increased 54.6% y-o-y to ...
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BYD sells 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, meets revised sales goal
The figure is up 7.7% on the year – though the achievement loses some shine as it is a downgraded target
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Tesla sales outlook darkens despite Musk’s self-driving euphoria
While Tesla’s robotaxi prospects have captivated investors, car buyers have been relatively circumspect
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BYD posts weakest sales growth in five years on headwinds at home
BEIJING, Jan 1 : Sales growth at BYD slowed to 7.73 per cent in 2025, its weakest pace in five years, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker grappled with growing local competition and a weakening of its technological lead.BYD's total sales were down 18.3 per cent in December from a yea ...
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Pakistan CPI inflation slows to 5.6% y/y in December
KARACHI, Jan 1 : Pakistan’s consumer price inflation slowed to 5.6 per cent year-on-year in December, while prices fell on a monthly basis, official data showed on Thursday.The data comes after Pakistan’s central bank cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5 per cent last month, bre ...
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Sovereign funds push into tech as assets swell to US$15 trillion
They ploughed US$66 billion into investments in AI and digitalisation in 2025, says Global SWF
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Trump firm to start new cryptocurrency for shareholders
The coin is expected to operate on the Cronos blockchain, a network supported by Crypto.com
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US mortgage rates at 2025-low give homebuyers momentum in New Year
The average for 30-year, fixed loans dropped to 6.15 per cent this week, data from Freddie Mac showed on Wednesday
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Hong Kong’s massive Northern Metropolis project to be ‘new economic engine’
Development being built on land near Shenzhen border will have office and commercial space, as well as homes for 2.5 million people
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Singapore car-sharing service Shariot pauses vehicle rental services ‘until further notice’
It says the move is ‘part of an internal business restructuring and service review’
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S’pore car-sharing service Shariot pauses vehicle rental services ‘until further notice’
Shariot said the move is “part of an internal business restructuring and service review”.
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How Singapore’s STI performed in 2025
Young Zhan Heng - [SINGAPORE] With the surprise re-election of Donald Trump as United States president in November 2024, investors went into 2025 anticipating high levels...
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Graphic: How Singapore’s STI performed in 2025
Young Zhan Heng - [SINGAPORE] With the surprise re-election of Donald Trump as United States president in November 2024, investors went into 2025 anticipating high levels...
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2025: The Lion City awakens
Young Zhan Heng - [SINGAPORE] With the surprise re-election of Donald Trump as United States president in November 2024, investors went into 2025 anticipating high levels...
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South Korea Dec exports beat forecasts, wraps 2025 at a record
SEOUL, Jan 1 : South Korea's exports rose in December for a seventh consecutive month and wrapped 2025 at a record as exports have surpassed $700 billion for the first time, government data showed on Thursday.Exports from Asia's fourth-largest economy, a bellwether for global t ...
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Temasek, GIC investments flat at US$31 billion even as global peers’ activity rises: report
Shikhar Gupta - GIC remains the world’s ‘most prolific’ co-investor, deploying US$44.9 billion since 2018
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The ‘four’ behind Vietnam: Can 2026 political reset deliver the growth it promises?
Jamille Tran - What investors should know as the country heads into its most consequential leadership transition in decades
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Keppel prioritises asset monetisation and digitalisation for growth
Benicia Tan - It remains on track to exceed its target of S$100 billion in funds under management by end-2026
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Commentary: Moutai hangover – why China’s fanciest liquor is in a slump
The price of China’s most prestigious drink has fallen to its lowest in years. It’s a good time for its fans, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Juliana Liu.
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The top travel trends shaping 2026 getaways
Corinne Kerk - With an eye on their holiday budget, Singapore travellers are seeking to make deeper connections while on vacation
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Bitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022 as macro trends weigh on crypto
Dec 31 : Bitcoin is on track to post its first annual loss since 2022, as macroeconomic pressures and fading momentum weighed on the world's largest cryptocurrency. Despite reaching a fresh record high this year, bitcoin has struggled to regain its footing since October, and last month expe ...
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US stocks clinch double-digit annual gains, capping a stellar year
NEW YORK, Dec 31 : Wall Street indexes closed lower on Wednesday, echoing their world counterparts amid light trading on the last day of 2025, while investors took some profits in precious metals as they crossed the finish line of a roller-coaster twelve months.The three major U.S. stock indexes ...