YESTERDAY

Bessent says US allies in Gulf, Asia requested swap lines

From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

UK home prices returned to growth before war, official data shows

Volvo Cars says demand for new EX60 electric SUV exceeds expectation

ABB lifts 2026 sales outlook after data centre demand boosts quarterly results

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief

Kin Global’s public offer of 1 million shares 29.5 times subscribed at S$0.23 a share

US home-purchase applications jump as mortgage rates settle back

CICT leans on ‘bold acquisitions’ and asset recycling to drive growth

Boeing posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as recovery gains traction

Moody's profit rises on strong analytics growth, lifts annual forecast

Oiltek to ‘actively review’ capital structure after stock-split query

Three directors linked to CDL boardroom tussle quit hotel unit’s board

Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over US$20 billion valuation: The Information

In-form golfer Travis Smyth in Singapore to seek back-to-back Asian Tour titles

German economy chief to make first trip to China to talk trade

DFI beats Q1 estimates, but analysts warn of moderating growth

Capital Group CEO sees more M&A coming for active asset managers

Unemployment spikes for key Chinese age group as AI use spreads

ExxonMobil said to consider sale of Hong Kong gas stations

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 22)

Singaporeans expect inflation to rise in 2026 from global trade policies and rising fuel prices: survey

In the AI era, Apple’s strengths may become its constraints

COEs: Mainstream car category tops bidding at S$123,010 as demand ‘just too strong’

Sinopec unit sells CATL shares for US$770 million amid EV battery stock surge

STI falls 0.2% as banking trio ends lower

Keppel Reit’s equity fundraising exercise may dilute DPU despite improved Q1 earnings: analysts 

The Saudi golf doubts are hinting at more to come

Warsh’s impossible mission – tame inflation and please Trump

Marina Bay Sands commits over S$2 million to scholarships for hospitality students

UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war sends petrol costs soaring

Aberdeen sees £2.9 billion outflows as volatility jolts markets

PBOC injects cash despite flush liquidity, fuelling bond rally

Raffles Family Office opens new Singapore office, launches foundation to formalise philanthropy push

Oil shock pushes Thailand to rework spending to contain deficit

Indonesia's central bank holds rates unchanged to support rupiah

China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly

Prime Orchard condo High Point takes fifth stab at en bloc sale with S$580 million asking price

Japan's Nikkei rises to record closing high on tech boost

In IHH’s hospitals, leadership starts with the people no one sees

PwC launches S$4 million Trade Advisory Hub to sharpen Singapore’s edge, create quality jobs

Track your macros: Meal prep delivery services see gains in Singapore, amid health and fitness boom

Vicom CFO Mary Lee to retire, Chung Tying Chun to be deputy CEO

VinFast eyes EV sales jump of five times in overseas market; taxi arm seen as key growth lever

Decarbonisation is making a comeback thanks to the Iran war. The test is whether it can be sustained

Keppel divests i12 Katong mall for S$372 million

Sex and desire in South-east Asian art

Crypto billionaire sues Trump-linked project alleging extortion

Blackstone’s AirTrunk plans its first data centre-backed bond

HSBC is said to shortlist Allianz, Sumitomo for Singapore insurer

As MSCI review looms, Indonesia’s stock market reforms test investor confidence

Chinese crypto tycoon eyes Hong Kong capital with bitcoin asset management push

China property tipping point will drive up stocks, JPMorgan says

Australia, New Zealand dollars bounce as US extends ceasefire with Iran

Trump weighs shipping waiver renewal to ease oil, gas prices

As ‘margin for error’ narrows, strategic decisiveness is key for businesses in fragmented world: DPM Gan

Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC

SpaceX has deal for right to acquire Cursor for US$60 billion

Lufthansa to remove 20,000 summer flights to save on fuel costs

Asia Piling Co named for hitting fibre optic cables that led to 20-hour broadband disruption

Two in three Singapore firms ‘moderately to severely’ hit by Iran war: SBF

Singapore invites proposals on autonomous shipping, kicks off maritime startup competition

Japan’s exports rise for seventh month as AI demand blunts Middle East risks for now

New Zealand’s investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billion

What’s behind the Singdollar’s strength amid the Iran war – and how long will it last?

Madonna says her vintage outfit is missing after Coachella performance

Prudential extends Japan life sales pause, pulls growth target

US transportation secretary seeks US$10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

Apple’s Tim Cook takes on crucial new role: global ambassador

Apple names John Ternus as next CEO; Tim Cook to become chairman

Deutsche Telekom weighs full combination with T-Mobile

China Vanke wins backing for bond delay plan, easing default risk

China targets 100 trillion yuan services sector by 2030 in upgrade push

Stocks to watch: DFI Retail, Bumitama Agri, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Hong Leong Asia, OUE Reit

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures

Bumitama Agri net positive on oil hikes as palm oil prices move in tandem with crude

Gold steadies as Trump extends Iran ceasefire, peace talks stall

Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war

From Thai jasmine rice to salmon: Singapore could see tighter supply of some foods amid Iran war

Ukraine’s richest man bought Monaco flat for record 471 million euros

MUFG Bank seeks more acquisitions after 396 billion rupee India deal

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

Singapore banks rival JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs in long-term shareholder returns

China’s CATL debuts EV battery with speedy six-minute recharge

Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties, WSJ reports

Why family enterprises must move from ‘paper boards’ to real boards

Shedding light on IP challenges: medical-cost inflation and thin margins

New CPF life-cycle investment scheme could channel up to S$9 billion a year into Singapore stocks: Citi

Instead of reducing the need for humans, Grab’s AI push might result in the opposite

Singapore’s resilience and ‘unnatural resourcefulness’ amid global shocks

Why Asean needs to pay more attention to supply chain integrity

Adobe announces US$25 billion buyback following share slide

Wake-up call for sleepless CEOs

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams

United Airlines sees weak Q2, full-year profit as fuel shock squeezes margins

Fed pick faces scepticism over claim of independence from Trump

US stocks: Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism

Oil prices climb 3% with Iran undecided whether to attend peace talks with US  

European shares dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

Making a sound investment in the future of Singapore golf

SGX RegCo proposes tighter disclosures on pay, dividends and investor relations to lift valuations

APR 20

Fed chair nominee Warsh calls for ‘regime change’ and new approach to inflation

Keppel Infrastructure Trust prices S$200 million in notes due 2033 at 2.8%

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit

Fitch cuts Philippines’ rating outlook as growth prospects dim

Trump says he does not want to extend truce as ceasefire expiry nears

Prolonged energy disruption to widen India trade deficit, strain fiscal account: Moody’s

US: Wall Street opens higher as AI optimism, earnings counter Middle East concerns

DHL CEO warns of ‘tipping point’ risk if oil shortage persists

Middle East conflict clouds Thai banks’ outlook as profits slip

Moody’s lifts Thailand’s outlook to stable on easing US tariff shocks

Hong Leong Asia acquires bomb shelter supplier Yong Tai Loong for S$90.7 million

Blue-chips Cathay, MTR tap record-hot Hong Kong dollar bond market

Hillhouse taps investors, own cash in bid to raise US$8 billion

Nam Cheong sells two offshore support vessels for US$36.7 million

DFI Retail Group Q1 underlying profit from continuing businesses up 49%

Victory Giant surges 50% in debut after biggest Hong Kong listing this year

OUE Reit posts 8.4% rise in Q1 NPI to S$57.6 million

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 21)

China cuts petrol, diesel price caps for first time since start of Iran war

What history tells us about what it takes to reap positive market returns amid an oil shock

Singapore blue chips rise marginally, in line with regional showing

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran peace talks likely to proceed and lead to more supply

The world wants Chinese tech. China is determined to keep it

Suntec Reit flags near-term pressure on convention business as bookings slow in wake of Iran war

Indonesia passes law to protect millions of domestic workers

UK job cuts suggest companies are turning cautious on Iran war

‘Largest Singapore commercial S-Reit proxy’: analysts say buy CICT shares after Paragon acquisition

With tariffs stalled, Trump’s China policy drifts

Why securitised credit is gaining relevance

Why the oil shock can be China’s buying moment

Here are SGX’s top 10 dividend and best-performing ETFs in the volatile first quarter

KK Mart plans Bursa Malaysia IPO with 840 million share offering

Asia’s largest oil buyers are running low on Hormuz alternatives

Iran war fuel hike adds US$100 to long-haul flight cost: study

CATL share sale’s tightening discount shows China tech momentum

Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to make Nintendo Switch 2 party game

Hong Kong flight capacity set to rise 10% on China, South Korea demand

Hong Kong bourse plans to start zero-day options in early 2027

The gloves are coming off in Europe’s biggest banking takeover

Chinese manufacturing growth overtaken by finance amid IPO boom

Keeping Singapore open, investing in people are key to the city-state being competitive: DPM Gan

South Korea police seek arrest of BTS agency Hybe’s billionaire founder

Seized Iranian ship Touska likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

China’s youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March

JPMorgan aims for China approval of active ETF launch this year

Trump, GOP stockpile US$1 billion in cash ahead of US midterms

China’s aluminium output fuelled by Middle East’s stranded cargoes

Johor delays JS-SEZ blueprint roll-out for further refinements, targets launch in H1

Singapore unveils revised maritime tech road map with S$100 million investment; new sector AI push

Singapore launches digital platform Oceans-X to boost development of e-services for maritime sector

DPM Gan warns of 3 structural shifts to the global system that will bring greater challenges – and opportunities

Maritime industry must invest in new capabilities amid cyberthreats, AI adoption: Jeffrey Siow

US Labour Secretary steps down amid internal investigation

US has turned back 27 ships since start of Strait of Hormuz blockade

MSCI keeps curbs on Indonesian stocks, delays index changes pending reform review

Asian stocks gain, oil dips on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks

Law firms big and small must adopt AI, and bosses must lead the charge: Edwin Tong

China flashes new high-tech swagger to world markets convulsed by war

ESR establishes 1.6 billion yuan dedicated renminbi income fund

Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes as Iran war hits supply, eyes long-term deals amid volatility

EQT lands record Asia buyout fund at US$15.6 billion amid turmoil

Asean’s manufacturing sector struggles to scale AI adoption – not for lack of awareness: panellists

South Korea’s early trade data show export momentum still strong

Trump says US-Iran truce extension unlikely, Hormuz to stay shut

Bank of Korea’s new chief signals flexible policy amid oil risks

UK accelerates clean energy to protect against fossil fuel price shocks

Who is John Ternus, the 50-year-old Apple hardware chief who has just been named CEO?

Gold steadies as traders weigh next round of US-Iran peace talks

Stocks to watch: Keppel Reit, Seatrium, FCT, CAO, Aspial Lifestyle, CICT

New Zealand inflation stays at 3.1%, fueling rate hike bets

US homebuilders set for another ‘lost’ earnings season

Hyundai accelerates US output to lighten profit hit from tariffs

Keppel Reit Q1 distributable income rises 19.7% to S$57.9 million

Google eyes new chips to speed up AI results, challenging Nvidia

Briton in Russia revives Soviet-era watches for luxury market – and Putin

Amazon to invest an additional US$5 billion in Anthropic

JetBlue CEO rules out bankruptcy this year despite surging fuel costs amid Iran war

Asia’s clean energy boom pushes fossil fuel power generation to sharpest fall in a century

DBS deploys AI-driven ‘Alpha’ squads to blend legal, compliance, risk roles

Love in the time of chatbots

Strengthening Asean’s economic resilience through RCEP’s 2027 review

China’s ‘Trump-sized’ window of opportunity

New Zealand firms gloomy as Iran war hits costs, profitability

Oxley boss behind billion-dollar lawsuit in Australia: Who is ‘shoebox king’ Ching Chiat Kwong?

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager

Russia sees China buying gas at discount to Europe through 2029

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

US stocks: Wall Street closes slightly down on renewed tensions between US, Iran

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