South-east Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs
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The Business Times
South-east Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs
Rising energy prices are deepening anxiety for those whose livelihoods are tied to the ocean Read more at The Business Times.
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
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The Business Times
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
[WASHINGTON] US manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential shortages and rising prices related to... Read more at The Business Times.
SIA Engineering opens base maintenance facility in Subang; sees ‘strong potential’ in Malaysian aerospace sector
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-engineering-opens-base-maintenance-facility-subang-sees-strong-potential-malaysian-aerospace
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/sia-engineering-opens-base-maintenance-facility-subang-sees-strong-potential-malaysian-aerospace
The Business Times
SIA Engineering opens base maintenance facility in Subang; sees ‘strong potential’ in Malaysian aerospace sector
The two-hangar facility will supplement hangars in Singapore and the Philippines to support MRO works Read more at The Business Times.
Starbucks scraps AI tool nine months after deployment over item-counting flops
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-scraps-ai-tool-nine-months-after-deployment-over-item-counting-flops
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/starbucks-scraps-ai-tool-nine-months-after-deployment-over-item-counting-flops
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
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The Straits Times
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
NEW YORK, May 21 - Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and pointed jokes about his forced departure from CBS. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Thousands of kilometres from Iran war, Asia’s currencies feel the strain
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https://www.straitstimes.com/business/thousands-of-kilometres-from-iran-war-asias-currencies-feel-the-strain
The Straits Times
Thousands of kilometres from Iran war, Asia’s currencies feel the strain
Discover how the Middle East war is impacting Asian currencies, driving up oil prices and causing investor flight to the US dollar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
No more dumbbells or weight plates: Could a digital home gym replace your gym membership?
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The Straits Times
No more dumbbells or weight plates: Could a digital home gym replace your gym membership?
Explore the rise of digital gyms, their features, benefits, and drawbacks compared to traditional home workout methods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Time Out Singapore | Singapore Events, Attractions & Things To Do
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Time Out Singapore
Time Out Singapore | Singapore Events, Attractions & Things To Do
Singapore’s guide to restaurants, bars, theatre, movies, shopping, events, activities, things to do, music, clubs, dance & nightlife
#HKMarketUpdate
China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
May 22, 2026, 16:44 GMT+8
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure.
The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.
** China's blue-chip CSI300 Index 3399300 ended the session up 1.3%, but was down 0.3% for the week.
** The Shanghai Composite Index 000001, which on Thursday logged its biggest drop since March, rebounded 0.9%.
** In Hong Kong, benchmark Hang Seng HSI advanced nearly 1%, led by tech shares HHSTECH as Lenovo 80992 surged 20% to its highest level in 26 years.
** China stocks have been climbing this year as AI-led optimism helps overcome investor worries about the broader economy.
** BNP Paribas said there's a dramatic improvement in earnings expectations in China and some other Asian economies, but "this is, however, not a broad-based story but one nearly entirely driven by the tech super-cycle."
** The bank warned that "any reversal of the (tech) cycle will create a material headwind to regional equities," but "in the near-term, it remains the only story."
** Goldman Sachs also painted a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy where the red-hot tech sector contrasts with ailing "old economy" industries.
** "The ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have negatively impacted the Chinese economy," Goldman Sachs said in a note. However, "the Chinese economy has so far been more flexible than expected in adapting to higher oil prices."
** The Wall Street bank said investors should closely monitor Chinese exports, which have been a key growth engine. It added that "there have been some encouraging signs from the property market in top-tier cities."
** Tech shares rebounded sharply from Thursday's fall.
** Shenzhen start-up board ChiNext (.CHINEXTC) and the CSI Electronics Index (.CSI399811) jumped.
** In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech Index HHSTECH climbed, while an index tracking chipmakers (.HSIT) jumped.
https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_L6N41Z0IF:0-china-stocks-rebound-but-fall-for-second-week-hong-kong-shares-up/
China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
May 22, 2026, 16:44 GMT+8
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure.
The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.
** China's blue-chip CSI300 Index 3399300 ended the session up 1.3%, but was down 0.3% for the week.
** The Shanghai Composite Index 000001, which on Thursday logged its biggest drop since March, rebounded 0.9%.
** In Hong Kong, benchmark Hang Seng HSI advanced nearly 1%, led by tech shares HHSTECH as Lenovo 80992 surged 20% to its highest level in 26 years.
** China stocks have been climbing this year as AI-led optimism helps overcome investor worries about the broader economy.
** BNP Paribas said there's a dramatic improvement in earnings expectations in China and some other Asian economies, but "this is, however, not a broad-based story but one nearly entirely driven by the tech super-cycle."
** The bank warned that "any reversal of the (tech) cycle will create a material headwind to regional equities," but "in the near-term, it remains the only story."
** Goldman Sachs also painted a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy where the red-hot tech sector contrasts with ailing "old economy" industries.
** "The ongoing Middle East conflict and higher energy prices have negatively impacted the Chinese economy," Goldman Sachs said in a note. However, "the Chinese economy has so far been more flexible than expected in adapting to higher oil prices."
** The Wall Street bank said investors should closely monitor Chinese exports, which have been a key growth engine. It added that "there have been some encouraging signs from the property market in top-tier cities."
** Tech shares rebounded sharply from Thursday's fall.
** Shenzhen start-up board ChiNext (.CHINEXTC) and the CSI Electronics Index (.CSI399811) jumped.
** In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech Index HHSTECH climbed, while an index tracking chipmakers (.HSIT) jumped.
https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_L6N41Z0IF:0-china-stocks-rebound-but-fall-for-second-week-hong-kong-shares-up/
TradingView
China stocks rebound but fall for second week; Hong Kong shares up
China stocks bounced on Friday but logged a second consecutive week of declines as soaring tech shares face growing profit-taking pressure. The Hong Kong market rose as Lenovo Group's forecast-smashing results boosted sentiment.** China's blue-chip CSI300…
Singapore stocks close higher amid cautious Middle East outlook; STI up 0.4%
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-close-higher-amid-cautious-middle-east-outlook-sti-0-4
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The Business Times
Singapore stocks close higher amid cautious Middle East outlook; STI up 0.4%
Keppel leads the gainers on the blue-chip index Read more at The Business Times.
The Hour Glass H2 profit jumps 39% to S$103.8 million on higher sales
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hour-glass-h2-profit-jumps-39-s103-8-million-higher-sales
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hour-glass-h2-profit-jumps-39-s103-8-million-higher-sales
The Business Times
The Hour Glass H2 profit jumps 39% to S$103.8 million on higher sales
Its full-year earnings are up 32% at S$179.4 million Read more at The Business Times.
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more
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CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: IMAX, Merck, Estee Lauder & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Stellantis' turnaround plan, prediction market regulation and more: Morning Squawk
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/5-thing-to-know-before-the-market-opens.html?__source=androidappshare
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/22/5-thing-to-know-before-the-market-opens.html?__source=androidappshare
CNBC
Stellantis' turnaround plan, prediction market regulation, Oura's IPO filing and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
#USMarketUpdate
Dow adds nearly 300 points Friday for new record close; S&P 500 notches eighth winning week: Live updates
Stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields eased, resulting in a winning week for Wall Street despite heightened volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294.04 points, or 0.58%, to end at 50,579.70.
The 30-stock index hit an intraday all-time high and posted another record close. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to settle at 7,473.47. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19%, ending at 26,343.97.
Although all three indexes closed in the green on Friday, they finished off their highs reached earlier in the session.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
Dow adds nearly 300 points Friday for new record close; S&P 500 notches eighth winning week: Live updates
Stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields eased, resulting in a winning week for Wall Street despite heightened volatility.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294.04 points, or 0.58%, to end at 50,579.70.
The 30-stock index hit an intraday all-time high and posted another record close. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to settle at 7,473.47. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19%, ending at 26,343.97.
Although all three indexes closed in the green on Friday, they finished off their highs reached earlier in the session.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=androidappshare
CNBC
Stock futures rise slightly as S&P 500 looks toward another winning week: Live updates
Volatility picked up this week as investors wrestled with a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields.
IBM just scored a $26B quantum windfall — and the stock's rally isn't over
IBM stock surged over 11% on Thursday following a landmark announcement by the US Commerce Department detailing a $2 billion CHIPS and Science Act initiative to fund domestic quantum computing firms.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/ibm-just-scored-a-26-billion-quantum-windfall--and-the-stocks-rally-isnt-over-112221471.html
IBM stock surged over 11% on Thursday following a landmark announcement by the US Commerce Department detailing a $2 billion CHIPS and Science Act initiative to fund domestic quantum computing firms.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/ibm-just-scored-a-26-billion-quantum-windfall--and-the-stocks-rally-isnt-over-112221471.html
Yahoo Finance
IBM just scored a $26 billion quantum windfall — and the stock's rally isn't over
IBM stock surged over 11% on Thursday following a landmark announcement by the US Commerce Department detailing a $2 billion CHIPS and Science Act initiative to fund domestic quantum computing firms.