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Optus CEO pledges to make changes after Australian emergency call failure

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)

China’s property crisis hits new low with Evergrande delisting

Evergrande’s downfall is by far the biggest in a crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth and spurred a record of distressed builders.
Evergrande’s downfall is by far the biggest in a crisis that dragged down China’s economic growth and spurred a record of distressed builders.

CEO of tech firm placed on leave after viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ clip prompts internal probe

CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron was reportedly seen in a kiss cam footage with Ms Kristin Cabot, the firm's HR chief, locked in embrace during a July 16 Coldplay concert in Boston.
CEO of Astronomer Andy Byron was reportedly seen in a kiss cam footage with Ms Kristin Cabot, the firm's HR chief, locked in embrace during a July 16 Coldplay concert in Boston.

Businesses overlook South-east Asia at their own peril

South-east Asia is adapting fast to a new global order - integrating economies, investing in infrastructure and embracing forward-thinking business models, say the writers.
South-east Asia is adapting fast to a new global order - integrating economies, investing in infrastructure and embracing forward-thinking business models, say the writers.

ComfortDelGro to move its corporate headquarters to Labrador Tower in November

The move comes as the lease on ComfortDelGro’s long-time base in Braddell Road expires in August 2026.
The move comes as the lease on ComfortDelGro’s long-time base in Braddell Road expires in August 2026.

Big pay packages spark growing dissent among UK shareholders

Skyscrapers including the Leadenhall building, also known as the "Cheesegrater", left, and 30 St Mary Axe, also known as "the Gherkin", center, stand surrounded by commercial office buildings in the City of London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The U.K. currency has tumbled this year amid concern that Britain will vote to leave the European Union, hampering trading and discouraging foreign investment. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Skyscrapers including the Leadenhall building, also known as the "Cheesegrater", left, and 30 St Mary Axe, also known as "the Gherkin", center, stand surrounded by commercial office buildings in the City of London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. The U.K. currency has tumbled this year amid concern that Britain will vote to leave the European Union, hampering trading and discouraging foreign investment. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

ST Engineering aims for $17 billion in revenue, higher net profit margin by 2029

ST Engineering will maintain its research and development spending, at 4 to 5% of group revenue for the next five years.
ST Engineering will maintain its research and development spending, at 4 to 5% of group revenue for the next five years.

Sony makes change at top amid entertainment push

The chief executive officer of Sony Group, Kenichiro Yoshida, is stepping down.
The chief executive officer of Sony Group, Kenichiro Yoshida, is stepping down.

Crypto firm Tether and its founders moving to El Salvador

Tether’s US dollar-pegged token (USDT) accounts for roughly two-thirds of the US$212 billion (S$290 billion) worth of stablecoins in circulation.
Tether’s US dollar-pegged token (USDT) accounts for roughly two-thirds of the US$212 billion (S$290 billion) worth of stablecoins in circulation.

Elon Musk says SpaceX headquarters to be in Starbase, Texas

Mr Musk had said he was moving the headquarters of  social media platform X and rocket company SpaceX to Texas from California, citing a new gender identity law there as the “last straw.”
Mr Musk had said he was moving the headquarters of  social media platform X and rocket company SpaceX to Texas from California, citing a new gender identity law there as the “last straw.”

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.