Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models

2026-09-17T23:00:22.000Z
With the upgrade, StarHub becomes only the second telco in Singapore to offer mass market plans using the 700 MHz low-frequency spectrum.
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StarHub 5G upgrade may defend market share, but unlikely to reverse underlying earnings slump

2026-09-17T23:00:00.000Z
BT takes a look at big names in the segment – both home-grown Singapore champions and massive regional operators.

From Haidilao to Oriental Kopi: How some of Asia’s favourite F&B players are faring in 2026

2026-09-17T23:00:00.000Z
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s post-meeting briefing will be closely watched by markets looking for clues on the timing and pace of further rate increases.

Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high

2026-09-17T22:35:11.000Z

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Brent crude futures closed US$1.01, or 0.95 per cent, lower at US$104.82 a barrel on Thursday.

Oil falls 1% as investors watch Middle East supply disruptions 

2026-09-17T22:12:17.000Z
The Stoxx 600 gained 0.9 per cent to close at 642.6 points on Thursday.

European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise

2026-09-17T21:55:29.000Z
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.95 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 51,779.85 on Thursday.

US stocks: Tech leads Wall Street to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip

2026-09-17T21:43:07.000Z
XPeng plans to broaden its technology licensing and customisation business to cover robotaxis, robotics and other physical AI applications, says a source.

China’s XPeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers: sources

2026-09-17T15:24:12.000Z
The US Federal Reserve’s policy decision has addressed a chronic source of anxiety, allowing investors to return to favourites. 

Wall Street climbs as easing oil prices offer reprieve after Fed rate hike

2026-09-17T14:52:23.000Z
An oil tank at a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi offering extra crude cargoes through Oman.

Greenback eases from peak as oil prices extend decline; BOJ in focus

2026-09-17T13:09:42.000Z