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21 cases of ‘pump-and-dump’ stock market manipulation scam reported in two months: Police

Victims lost over $700,000 after shares they purchased in a HK-listed company nosedived.
Victims lost over $700,000 after shares they purchased in a HK-listed company nosedived.

Young & Savvy

Beyond doom spending: 6 ways to enjoy life now without shortchanging your future self

Travelling while one is young helps build character and confidence in handling life’s challenges, says the writer.
Travelling while one is young helps build character and confidence in handling life’s challenges, says the writer.

US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran

A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2026.     Ng Han Guan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2026.     Ng Han Guan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

ASEAN ‘compelling’ for businesses looking for long-term growth amid tensions: Tan See Leng

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on Sept 4.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng speaking at the US-ASEAN Strategic Business Forum on Sept 4.

Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich football club

Hugh Jackman (left) previously revealed he was offered the chance to invest in Norwich City in 2010, but turned down the opportunity.
Hugh Jackman (left) previously revealed he was offered the chance to invest in Norwich City in 2010, but turned down the opportunity.

Barclays aims to more than double banker headcount in Singapore private banking operations by 2030

The centre combines local booking capabilities in Singapore with connectivity to Barclays’ international booking centres.
The centre combines local booking capabilities in Singapore with connectivity to Barclays’ international booking centres.

Earn ‘stockback’ instead of cashback? Trust Bank, Tiger Brokers woo S’pore users with this card perk

Instead of giving cash rewards, stockback programmes automatically channel everyday card spend into fractional shares of preferred stocks or exchange-traded funds.
Instead of giving cash rewards, stockback programmes automatically channel everyday card spend into fractional shares of preferred stocks or exchange-traded funds.

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $25.5 billion in US

Speaking at the opening of the US pavilion at the SEMICON trade show in Taipei, Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said Taiwanese companies were “very actively” investing in the US.
Speaking at the opening of the US pavilion at the SEMICON trade show in Taipei, Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said Taiwanese companies were “very actively” investing in the US.

Taiwan semiconductor firm UMC pours billions into Singapore to claim a stake in the AI boom

UMC’s new plant (left), which is next to its existing fab facility, will take its annual production of integrated circuit wafers to 1.3 million in the next few years.
UMC’s new plant (left), which is next to its existing fab facility, will take its annual production of integrated circuit wafers to 1.3 million in the next few years.

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