Shein Swings to US$99 Million Loss as US Tariffs Hit Sales
Singapore, 27 July 2026 – Shein recorded a quarterly loss of US$99 million as weaker United States sales, higher tariffs and delivery disruptions placed pressure on the fast-fashion…
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Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Again as Inflation Risks Build
Singapore, 27 July 2026 – Singapore’s central bank has tightened monetary policy for the second consecutive review, allowing the Singapore dollar to appreciate at a slightly faster pace…
CXMT Targets Historic Shanghai Debut After Raising US$9.8 Billion
Shanghai, 27 July 2026 – Chinese memory-chip champion CXMT Corporation is set to begin trading in Shanghai after completing a blockbuster initial public offering that could raise as…
Scoot Expands Malaysia Network as Regional Travel Demand Strengthens
Kuala Lumpur, 26 July 2026 – Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is strengthening its Malaysian network as sustained leisure and business travel supports passenger growth across one of Southeast…
Young Singaporeans Turn to Multiple Income Streams as AI Reshapes Careers and Living Costs Rise
Singapore, 25 July 2026 – A growing number of young Singaporeans are moving beyond the traditional single-paycheque career model, embracing multiple income streams as artificial intelligence reshapes employment,…
Asia’s AI Rally Narrows as Investment Opportunities Expand Beyond Chip Leaders
Singapore, 24 July 2026 – Asia’s artificial intelligence-driven equity rally is becoming increasingly concentrated among a small group of semiconductor and memory-chip leaders, prompting investors to search for…
OCBC and Asset World Corp Seal US$200 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan
Singapore, 24 July 2026 – OCBC has entered into a US$200 million sustainability-linked loan agreement with Thailand’s Asset World Corp Public Company Limited, strengthening the lender’s role in…
Singapore and Thailand Lift ASEAN Consumer Confidence as Regional Sentiment Diverges
Singapore, 24 July 2026 – Consumer confidence across ASEAN remained resilient in 2026, supported by improving sentiment in Singapore and Thailand, even as households elsewhere in the region…
PBOC Injects Most Liquidity in Five Months to Support China’s Economic Growth
Beijing, 24 July 2026 – The People’s Bank of China has delivered its largest net medium-term liquidity injection in five months, reinforcing an accommodative monetary stance as policymakers…
MAS Expected to Hold Policy Steady as Inflation Pickup Keeps Tightening Option Open
Singapore, 24 July 2026 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore is expected to leave its exchange-rate policy unchanged at its upcoming review, although a gradual pickup in inflation…