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SIA ranked 3rd, Scoot 5th in World’s Best Airlines 2026 in their categories
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Stocks to watch: Keppel, Wing Tai, Cosco Shipping, Manulife US Reit, Ley Choon, HPL
Therese Soh - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Mar 18):
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Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities
Ras Laffan is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies
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Nasdaq receives SEC nod for trading in tokenized securities
March 18 : The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a Nasdaq proposal to allow certain stocks to be traded and settled in tokenized form, according to a regulatory filing, marking a step toward integrating blockchain-based settlements into mainstream equity markets.Exchange ...
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Singtel says ‘momentary connectivity issues’ resolved after users face issues for third day in a row
Some of the telco’s subscribers have taken to the company’s Facebook page to complain about losing their 4G and 5G connections
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US social media giant Reddit fails to block Singapore firm’s ‘Reddio’ trademark registration
The US firm operates a popular online platform made for thousands of user-created communities known as subreddits
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More Japan firms expect profit growth despite Iran war uncertainty: Reuters poll
TOKYO, March 19 : More Japanese companies are optimistic about their earnings in the business year starting in April, although uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and soaring oil prices is tempering expectations, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. The conflict, which has killed th ...
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Chinese automaker Jetour launches operations in Brazil
SAO PAULO, March 18 : Chinese vehicle maker Jetour on Wednesday launched operations in Brazil as part of the company's international expansion, it said.Jetour, part of the Chery group, said it is carrying out ongoing studies for potentially starting production in Brazil in the medium term, yet ...
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AI adoption without a clear goal is money down the drain, warn industry leaders
Tessa Oh - Yet firms that deliberate for too long on implementation risk losing ground
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Singapore’s ‘trust premium’ gives SMEs the edge overseas
Low Youjin - Speakers at the BT Budget Roundtable say that companies must take a deliberate approach to overseas expansion
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Stryker cyberattack delays surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reports
March 18 : A cyberattack against medical device maker Stryker last week has delayed surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The system disruption had temporarily impacted the company's ability to deliver personalized inventory, "as a result, some patient-specific ...
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Oil extends gains to rise 5.6% after Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities
The war has halted shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil and LNG supply
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Powell says no plans to leave Fed until investigation over
The investigation has stirred speculation in recent months that he might continue serving his term as a governor, which runs until 2028
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Commentary: Why firms are pivoting from 'China shedding' to 'Chinamaxxing'
Some of China’s most successful global companies have spent years masking their origins to sidestep Western scrutiny. That has changed, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
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US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, expects inflation to rise
Oil prices have jumped from below US$80 a barrel to US$108 ahead of the central bank’s policy decision
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US oil exports seen rising as WTI discount to Brent hits widest in 11 years
HOUSTON/New York, March 18 : The discount for U.S. crude futures versus Brent on Wednesday hit the widest in 11 years, as attacks on Middle Eastern oil infrastructure drove the global benchmark higher while rising supply in the U.S. set the stage for a jump in oil exports.The U.S-Israeli war on Iran ...
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Wall Street ends sharply lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged
All of the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes declined
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Acquihires, often used by Big Tech, are a 'red flag,' DOJ antitrust head says
March 18 : Companies’ efforts to sidestep U.S. antitrust scrutiny through tactics such as “acquihires” - a strategy some Big Tech firms use to snap up talent at artificial intelligence startups - are a “red flag,” the top U.S. antitrust enforcer told Reuters on Wednesday.Acquihires, where ...
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European stocks retreat after attack on Iran’s gas field revives concerns
The market moves show how reactive investor sentiment remains to developments in the Middle East
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Trading Day: Hello inflation, goodbye 2026 Fed cut
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BOJ set to hold rates steady as Middle East conflict muddles outlook
TOKYO, March 19 : The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on Thursday, as it awaits more clarity on how the deepening Middle East conflict could affect the trajectory of an import-reliant economy that had already seen inflationary pressure build up.The decision comes in a week cr ...
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Hacker says they compromised millions of confidential police tips held by US company
WASHINGTON, March 18 : A hacker says they have broken into a U.S. platform for searching law enforcement hotline messages and compromised more than 8 million confidential tips.In a statement posted online, the hacker - who used the name "Internet Yiff Machine" - said they had broken into t ...
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Memory chipmaker Micron's revenue beats estimates on demand surge from AI boom
March 18 : Chipmaker Micron Technology forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, betting on a surge in demand for its memory chips used in artificial intelligence hardware.Customers are committing to long-term data center investments as technology companies race tow ...
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Memory chipmaker Micron's quarterly revenue beats estimates
March 18 : Chipmaker Micron Technology beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, benefiting from a surge in demand for its memory chips used in artificial intelligence hardware.Customers are committing to long-term data center investments as technology companies race tow ...
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Micron forecasts strong revenue on AI boom; higher spending plan knocks shares
March 18 : Micron Technology forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations after posting a sharp jump in the second quarter on booming demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence systems, while tighter supply drove record earnings.But its shares fell 5 per cent in extende ...
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Exclusive-DOJ antitrust head says Paramount–Warner Bros deal review is not political
WASHINGTON, March 18 : Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will "absolutely not" have a fast track to approval because of political factors, the head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.&q ...
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DOJ antitrust head says Paramount–Warner Bros deal review is not political
WASHINGTON, March 18 : Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will "absolutely not" have a fast track to approval because of political factors, the head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.&q ...
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Blackwater founder backs Ukrainian drone tech sales to US
NEW YORK, March 18 : Erik Prince, the founder of private military firm Blackwater, is backing a Ukrainian drone technology firm he wants to help sell to the U.S. military, underscoring Kyiv’s rising role as a hub of innovation in modern warfare.Prince, who last year joined the board of Ukrainian d ...
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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said “higher energy prices will push up overall inflation,” but rate cuts are still expected.
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US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
"In the near term, higher energy prices will push up overall inflation," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, referring to steeper costs from the war in the Middle East.
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Back-to-back Qualtrics, EA debt sales to test debt investors' appetites in volatile market
March 18 : A group of banks led by JPMorgan Chase plans to market a debt package tied to software firm Qualtrics' purchase of peer Press Ganey Forsta after concluding a debt sale for the take-private of game publisher Electronic Arts, according to two people familiar with the matter.JPMorgan is ...
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Oil prices jump 5% after Iran threatens to attack Middle East energy facilities
NEW YORK, March 18 : Oil prices were up 5 per cent on Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to attack several energy facilities across the Middle East in retaliation, raising the risk of further disruptions to the region's energy supplies.Brent futures rose $5.14, or 5 per ...
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Oil settles up 4% after Iran threats to attack Gulf energy facilities
NEW YORK, March 18 : Oil prices closed up 4 per cent on Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to attack several energy facilities across the Middle East in retaliation for a strike on the Pars gas field, raising the risk of further disruptions to the region's energy suppli ...
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European stocks retreat after attack on Iran's gas field revives concerns
LONDON: European shares halted their ascent on Wednesday (Mar 18) after an attack on Iran's Pars gas field pushed oil prices higher a