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Why university rankings don’t agree: A look at QS 2027 results
David Li Zuowei - MIT tops the QS World University Rankings once again, but big shuffles are happening below the top spot as some Asian schools...
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Tata Group targets US$100 billion revenue from auto units by 2031
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to contribute US$45 billion to US$50 billion of revenue
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How Temasek is leveraging AI for better all-round performance
Lee Su Shyan - It plans to grow AI-linked investments from 6% to 15% of its portfolio, says Temasek Global Investments’ CEO
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Leveraging AI to enable better portfolio performance: Temasek’s Chia Song Hwee
Lee Su Shyan - The company plans to grow proportion of AI-related investments from current 6% to as much as 15% of overall portfolio
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Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Middle East war
In its quarterly report on the country’s regional economies, the central bank maintains its assessment for all nine areas
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Rubrik unveils $500 million UK investment, names London as European HQ
LONDON, July 9 : U.S. cybersecurity and data resilience and company Rubrik said on Thursday it would invest more than $500 million over the next five years in Britain, one of its fastest growing markets, and establish its European headquarters in London."The UK is one of the world's leadin ...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026: A prime target for cybercriminals
FortiGuard Labs - The FIFA World Cup 2026 unites fans, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers, and businesses in one of the world’s largest sporting events. It also presents a significant opportunity for cybercriminals. Major international sporting events create great anticipation, attract high search ...
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Singapore’s competition watchdog seeks feedback on Texas Instruments’ proposed acquisition of Silicon Labs
Deon Loke - Both entities are Nasdaq-listed companies with global activities extending to the city-state
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As US-Iran war resumes, volatility returns to SIA, Oiltek shares
Deon Loke - Oiltek up 7.8%, SIA down 3% on oil price hike
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Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing says Q3 profit jumped 45.7%, raises forecast
TOKYO, July 9 : The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo said on Thursday that quarterly profit rose 45.7 per cent, as it weathered the impact on supply chains and logistics from the Iran war on its way to an expected fifth straight year of record earnings.Fast Retailing said its operating profit ...
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Recruiters shift focus to specialised AI jobs to stay relevant
AI-related job postings in the US rose 95% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, while overall job postings...
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Gold eases as Middle East hostilities revive inflation fears
Spot gold fell 0.2% to US$4,068.77 per ounce by 0522 GMT, after dropping to its lowest since Jul 1 on Wednesday
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Gold falls as Middle East hostilities revive inflation woes
Spot gold fell 0.4% to US$4,060.46 per ounce by 0343 GMT, after dropping to its lowest since Jul 1 on Wednesday
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OpenAI to launch new model after US freeze
SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence model will be released to the public on Thursday (Jul 9), as the United States government reportedly approved a broader launch.The company's new GPT-5.6 offerings and other cutting-edge AI models, incl ...
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As Johor votes, investors watch for continuity in cross-border growth push
Tan Ai Leng - Key question is whether the next administration can keep momentum for JS-SEZ and other projects
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Hormuz traffic grinds to a near halt as ceasefire under threat
A spate of Iranian attacks on vessels prompted retaliatory US strikes
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Del Monte Pacific defends going-concern status after SGX flags US$787m net current liabilities
Shikhar Gupta - The dual-listed canned food producer says its operating business remains ‘fundamentally sound’
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Del Monte Pacific defends solvency after SGX flags US$787 million deficit
Shikhar Gupta - The dual-listed canned food producer says its operating business remains ‘fundamentally sound’
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Japan bond market signals waning faith in inflation, government's fiscal management
TOKYO, July 9 : Japan's bond market is signalling diminishing confidence that the central bank can contain inflation while the government's spending ambitions further strain the nation's finances.Yields on 10- and 20-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) shot to multi-decade highs thi ...
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SK Hynix's US listing more than seven times oversubscribed, source says
SEOUL, July 9 : Demand for SK Hynix's $28 billion U.S. share sale was more than seven times available shares, a person familiar with the matter said, underscoring huge investor appetite for a pivotal company in the AI supply chain.The offering from the South Korean chipmaker, which will finance ...
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SK Hynix US listing more than seven times oversubscribed, source says
SEOUL, July 9 : Demand for SK Hynix's $28 billion U.S. share sale was more than seven times available shares, a person familiar with the matter said, underscoring huge investor appetite for one of the most important companies in the AI supply chain.The offering from the South Korean chipmaker, ...
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Supermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart faces fifth High Court lawsuit
It recorded a loss of S$49.6 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2025
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Australian shares extend losses on Middle East jitters, banks and miners top drag
The index is now less than 450 points away from a technical correction
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DBS, OCBC, UOB push STI to new highs as institutions pile in ahead of earnings
Shikhar Gupta - STI rises as much as 1% to 5,424.02 points as DBS breaches S$70 mark
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DBS, OCBC, UOB push STI to new highs as institutions pile in ahead of earnings, dividend announcements
Shikhar Gupta - The Straits Times Index rises as much as 1 per cent to 5,424.02 points as DBS breaches S$70 mark
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Asian shares wobble as oil jumps on renewed Gulf hostilities
MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan has reversed earlier gains and was off 0.5% as the chipmakers’ rally cooled
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Asian shares rise as chips rally, brent advances after renewed US-Iran tensions
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs 0.5%; South Korean and Japanese shares rise
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Dollar drifts with oil; Gulf tensions, Fed minutes in focus
LONDON, July 9 : The dollar backed off this week's highs on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, despite a spike in oil prices that rekindled concerns about inflation and boosted expectations the Federal Reserve could soon raise interest rates.Minutes on Wednesday from the ...
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Dollar follows oil lower; Gulf tensions, Fed minutes in focus
HONG KONG/LONDON, July 9 : The dollar eased slightly from this week's highs on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, despite a spike in oil prices that rekindled concerns about inflation and boosted expectations the Federal Reserve could soon raise interest ratesMinutes on ...
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Dollar stands tall as new Gulf attacks fuel oil price surge, Fed hike bets
HONG KONG, July 9 : The U.S. dollar held firm against most major currencies on Thursday as renewed attacks by the U.S. and Iran revived safe-haven bids while surging oil prices boosted rate hike bets, keeping the Japanese yen under pressure.The dollar fetched 162.425 yen, hovering near the strongest ...
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Dollar stands tall as Gulf tensions fuel oil price surge, Fed hike bets
HONG KONG, July 9 : The U.S. dollar held firm against most major currencies on Thursday as renewed Gulf tensions revived safe-haven bids while surging oil prices boosted rate hike bets, keeping the Japanese yen under pressure.The dollar fetched 162.41 yen, hovering near the strongest level since Jul ...
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AIMS APAC REIT to acquire freehold industrial property in Perth, Australia for A$42.7 mil
Teo Zheng Long - AIMS APAC REIT (AA REIT) (SGX: O5RU ) announced that it has entered into a contract of sale with an unrelated third party to acquire the property located at 398 Bushmead Road and 286 Stirling Crescent, Hazelmere, Western Australia, comprising two adjoining freehold land plots. The total acquisition ...
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Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development
JAKARTA, July 9 : Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities in developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the country.Here are some key details:• The agreement aims to support Ind ...
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Oil prices fall as markets weigh impact of US strikes on Iran
(Refiles to fix typo in headline to "fall" from "fell")By Anushree MukherjeeJuly 9 : Oil prices fell on Thursday as markets assessed the impact of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, which could hinder progress on talks to end their war and allow for the full reopening of the key Strait ...