Shopee cuts hundreds of developer jobs globally during pivot to AI
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/shopee-cuts-hundreds-developer-jobs-globally-during-pivot-ai
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/shopee-cuts-hundreds-developer-jobs-globally-during-pivot-ai
Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/japans-asics-spin-popular-onitsuka-tiger-sneaker-business-shares-rise
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Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and boosting the brand’s global competitiveness Read more at The Business Times.
Xpeng CEO to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/xpeng-ceo-head-robot-unit-humanoid-mass-production-imminent
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The Business Times
Xpeng CEO to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent
The EV maker has set a goal of starting mass production of Iron robots by the end of 2026 Read more at The Business Times.
AI salaries in Singapore rising 5 times faster than overall wages, fresh grads earn up to S$90k a year
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-salaries-singapore-rising-5-times-faster-overall-wages-fresh-grads-earn-s90k-year
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/ai-salaries-singapore-rising-5-times-faster-overall-wages-fresh-grads-earn-s90k-year
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AI salaries in Singapore rising 5 times faster than overall wages, fresh grads earn up to S$90k a year
Both Chinese and US tech firms are ramping up hiring for Singapore‑based jobs Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore benefits from Middle East flight reroutings but only temporarily: IATA
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-benefits-middle-east-flight-reroutings-only-temporarily-iata
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Singapore benefits from Middle East flight reroutings but only temporarily: IATA
[RIO DE JANEIRO] Changi Airport is a net beneficiary of the closure of Middle East airspace, given that Singapore Airlines (SIA) responded very quickly to provide additional capacity on Asia-Europe ro... Read more at The Business Times.
US small-business optimism falls to lowest since October 2024
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The Business Times
US small-business optimism falls to lowest since October 2024
AN INDEX of US small business optimism fell in May to the lowest level since October 2024, erasing almost all of the gains seen since President Donald Trump was elected for a second term. Read more at The Business Times.
China’s Tencent draws more than US$16 billion in orders for dual-currency bond
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/chinas-tencent-draws-more-us16-billion-orders-dual-currency-bond
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China’s Tencent draws more than US$16 billion in orders for dual-currency bond
[SYDNEY] China’s Tencent Holdings has drawn more than US$16 billion in orders, around four times the amount it is seeking to raise, for a planned dual-currency bond, updated order book messages review... Read more at The Business Times.
CGSI upgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘overweight’ on net interest income upside https://bt.sg/dXBV
The Business Times
CGSI upgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘overweight’ on net interest income upside
It raises earnings per share estimates for all three local banks Read more at The Business Times.
Meta partners with Reliance on first India AI data centre
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-partners-reliance-first-india-ai-data-centre
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/meta-partners-reliance-first-india-ai-data-centre
The Business Times
Meta partners with Reliance on first India AI data centre
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance will build a 168 megawatt (MW) data centre in Jamnagar that Facebook’s parent will lease Read more at The Business Times.
SpaceX IPO: The noisy spectacle that defies logic might be exactly what Singapore needs
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/spacex-ipo-noisy-spectacle-defies-logic-might-be-exactly-what-singapore-needs?ref=home-grouped-story-1
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The Business Times
SpaceX IPO: The noisy spectacle that defies logic might be exactly what Singapore needs
To be a hub for growth capital, the city needs to develop a tolerance for companies with hyped-up valuations Read more at The Business Times.
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to Asean
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-working-release-energy-reserves-boost-sales-gas-asean
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-working-release-energy-reserves-boost-sales-gas-asean
The Business Times
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to Asean
The US has sent shipments of crude oil and LPG to the Philippines to help mitigate supply shortages Read more at The Business Times.
Malaysia sees risk of missing deficit goals on subsidy pressures
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-sees-risk-missing-deficit-goals-subsidy-pressures
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The Business Times
Malaysia sees risk of missing deficit goals on subsidy pressures
The ringgit has gone from being among the best bets in Asia to being the worst performer in June Read more at The Business Times.
Labubu maker Pop Mart pushes back on one-hit wonder fears
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/labubu-maker-pop-mart-pushes-back-one-hit-wonder-fears
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/labubu-maker-pop-mart-pushes-back-one-hit-wonder-fears
The Business Times
Labubu maker Pop Mart pushes back on one-hit wonder fears
Sales of non-Labubu items account for about 50% of total revenue in the US this year Read more at The Business Times.
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China, HK stocks end lower as risk appetite sours on renewed Gulf tensions
Jun 10, 2026, 16:36 GMT+8
China and Hong Kong stocks slid to close lower on Wednesday, tracking a broader selloff across Asian markets as escalating tensions in the Gulf curbed investor risk appetite.
** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index 000001 was down 0.4% at 3,993.23 points. China's blue-chip CSI300 index 3399300 slipped 1.1%.
** In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index HSI was down 0.6% at 24,407.96. The Hang Seng Tech index HHSTECH dropped nearly 1%.
** In one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since a ceasefire in April, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
** Shares took a snub in Asia, with MSCI's Asia ex-Japan stock index (.MIAPJ0000PUS) trading 2.3% lower and Japan's Nikkei index NI225 down 1.9%.
** Among the biggest losers onshore, the CSI AI Index 9930713 dropped 2.2% and the satellite industry sector index (.CSI931594) lost 3.2% to pare some recent gains.
** Chip shares defied the downtrend on Wednesday, with the CSI Semiconductor Index (.CSI931865) adding 1.6%. Defensive sectors also gained, with the CSI Banks Index up 1.6% and CSI Liquor Index up 1.1%.
** On the data front, China's producer prices rose for a third consecutive month in May to the highest since July 2022 as global AI-related demand provided a boost for some sectors.
** Consumer prices remained elevated but came below the median Reuters forecast.
** "In China, domestic demand remain anaemic. However, global AI investment is supporting external demand and emerging industries, mitigating the risk of a sharp economic slowdown," analysts at KGI said.
** Investors should utilize technological innovation themes as growth engines, anchored by stable financial sectors to navigate volatility and achieve resilient returns, the analysts said.
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China, HK stocks end lower as risk appetite sours on renewed Gulf tensions
Jun 10, 2026, 16:36 GMT+8
China and Hong Kong stocks slid to close lower on Wednesday, tracking a broader selloff across Asian markets as escalating tensions in the Gulf curbed investor risk appetite.
** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index 000001 was down 0.4% at 3,993.23 points. China's blue-chip CSI300 index 3399300 slipped 1.1%.
** In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index HSI was down 0.6% at 24,407.96. The Hang Seng Tech index HHSTECH dropped nearly 1%.
** In one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since a ceasefire in April, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
** Shares took a snub in Asia, with MSCI's Asia ex-Japan stock index (.MIAPJ0000PUS) trading 2.3% lower and Japan's Nikkei index NI225 down 1.9%.
** Among the biggest losers onshore, the CSI AI Index 9930713 dropped 2.2% and the satellite industry sector index (.CSI931594) lost 3.2% to pare some recent gains.
** Chip shares defied the downtrend on Wednesday, with the CSI Semiconductor Index (.CSI931865) adding 1.6%. Defensive sectors also gained, with the CSI Banks Index up 1.6% and CSI Liquor Index up 1.1%.
** On the data front, China's producer prices rose for a third consecutive month in May to the highest since July 2022 as global AI-related demand provided a boost for some sectors.
** Consumer prices remained elevated but came below the median Reuters forecast.
** "In China, domestic demand remain anaemic. However, global AI investment is supporting external demand and emerging industries, mitigating the risk of a sharp economic slowdown," analysts at KGI said.
** Investors should utilize technological innovation themes as growth engines, anchored by stable financial sectors to navigate volatility and achieve resilient returns, the analysts said.
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China, HK stocks end lower as risk appetite sours on renewed Gulf tensions
China and Hong Kong stocks slid to close lower on Wednesday, tracking a broader selloff across Asian markets as escalating tensions in the Gulf curbed investor risk appetite.** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index SSE:000001 was down 0.4% at 3,993.23…
⚠️ At least $68,200 has been lost in about 10 days to scams involving the sale of BTS' Singapore concert tickets.
While victims came across offers for tickets on Instagram and Carousell, scammers approached victims through X in most cases. https://str.sg/5HYH
While victims came across offers for tickets on Instagram and Carousell, scammers approached victims through X in most cases. https://str.sg/5HYH
South Korea’s SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August: sources
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/south-koreas-sk-hynix-eyes-us-listing-soon-august-sources
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South Korea’s SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August: sources
In March, a source has said the offering could raise as much as US$14 billion Read more at The Business Times.
<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 24,407, Down 157 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,724, Down 44 pts; XIAOMI Down over 3%; HUISHANG BANK, KINGBOARD HLDG Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 24,407, Down 157 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,724, Down 44 pts; XIAOMI Down over 3%; HUISHANG BANK, KINGBOARD…
At close, HSI dropped 157 pts or 0.6% to 24,407. HSTI dropped 44 pts or 0.9% to 4,724. HSCEI...
Applied Materials boosts Singapore manufacturing operation with US$500 million campus to meet AI chip demand
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/applied-materials-boosts-singapore-manufacturing-operation-us500-million-campus-meet-ai-chip-demand
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The Business Times
Applied Materials boosts Singapore manufacturing operation with US$500 million campus to meet AI chip demand
Asia accounts for more than 80% of the American firm’s revenue Read more at The Business Times.
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in three years as energy costs spike
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-wholesale-inflation-accelerates-fastest-three-years-energy-costs-spike
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/japan-wholesale-inflation-accelerates-fastest-three-years-energy-costs-spike
The Business Times
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in three years as energy costs spike
The steady increase in producer prices will likely keep the BOJ under pressure to continue raising rates, analysts say Read more at The Business Times.
Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/bank-japan-governor-ueda-hospitalised-will-miss-june-meeting
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Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
Ueda will attend the next July 30-31 policy meeting Read more at The Business Times.
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