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WP presses for support for youths and entrepreneurs; PAP says existing system provides opportunities

One gets a lasting share of Singapore’s success by "meaningfully participating" in the country’s economy, says Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.

Carlyle CFO Plouffe on M&A Market, Private Credit and AI

Carlyle CFO Justin Plouffe says the firm has maintained a strong pace of exits for more than a year, with broad-based realizations across regions including Japan, Europe and the US. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Plouffe also…

Tech Melt-Up Drives $3.5T Nasdaq 100 Gain in Four Days

A dramatic turnaround in technology stocks has powered a $3.5 trillion increase in the Nasdaq 100’s market capitalization in just four days, driven by strong earnings that have emboldened investors about the AI outlook. The tech benchmark…

Parliament backs amended WP motion on Singapore’s future economy after 9-hour debate; WP MPs record dissent

The motion was passed with four amendments after a debate involving 24 MPs, including four political office holders.

Disney Climbs on Profit Beat; AMD Falls on Underwhelming Forecast | Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares are lower after the semiconductor firm’s second-quarter revenue and third-quarter sales forecast underwhelmed investors expecting a stronger performance given rising…

Bloomberg Surveillance 8/5/2026

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)

Amazon's Zoox to start paid robotaxi rides in Vegas next week

Swirling, vortex-like patterns observed on the sun's surface

Indonesia maintains fuel subsidy as global oil prices stay high

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government will keep the price ...

Nearly 1,500 properties bought using Australia’s first home buyers' 5% deposit scheme converted into investments

New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s 5% deposit scheme for first…

Shopify’s stock heads for best day in a year after the company ‘left no doubt’ about its growth trajectory

The company is keeping costs in check while signaling upbeat growth trends, analysts say.

China Bank Savings H1 profit eases to P1.19B

MANILA, Philippines — China Bank Savings (CBS) posted a slight decline in first-half earnings despite higher revenues from sustained lending growth.. The thrift banking arm of China Banking Corp. said on Wednesday that its net income for…