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Banking trio ends lower, weighing on STI
Across the broader market, decliners outnumber gainers 310 to 259 after 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares finished mixed on Monday (Jan 26), with the...
Singapore turns to next-generation power systems to scale AI, train future workforce
This comes as the Republic transitions to a low-carbon energy grid while advancing regional net-zero ambitions[SINGAPORE] As artificial intelligence (AI) drives rising energy demand, data-centre operator ST Telemedia Global...
SoftBank stops talks to buy data centre firm Switch
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 02:48 PMTOKYO] SoftBank Group has halted talks about an acquisition of US data centre operator Switch, a setback to founder Masayoshi Son’s ambition...
Blackstone eyes more hiring in Asia to tap private market demand
The alternative asset manager sees huge potential from bringing private markets to individual investorsPublished Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 02:14 PM[HONG KONG] Blackstone is planning to hire more people...
British banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets: sources
In continental Europe, many banks have already lifted their profit goals, signalling confidence higher margins will last for yearsPublished Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:49 PM[LONDON] Britain’s biggest banks,...
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: sources
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:19 PM[NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS] India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40 per cent from as high as...
Japan says in close coordination with US on forex as yen intervention risks mount
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 12:55 PM[TOKYO] Top Japanese authorities said on Monday they have been in close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange, but declined...
Morgan Stanley looks to expand in Asia as markets deregulate
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 12:10 PM[HONG KONG] Morgan Stanley is pushing to expand its footprint in Asia, betting on a more favourable business outlook and growing opportunities...
Yen surges as intervention risks lurk
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 10:59 AM[SINGAPORE] The yen firmed 0.5 per cent to 154.84 per dollar as of 0052 GMT, after sharp spikes on Friday sparked speculation...
Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 10:02 AM[MANILA] The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to...
