Stricter demerit points system for motorists from 2027 | The Straits Times
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Stricter demerit points system for motorists from 2027, threshold reduced from 24 points to 18
Discover the upcoming changes to Singapore's demerit points system from 2027, including reduced thresholds and longer suspension periods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
askST: What do motorists need to know about changes to the demerit points system?
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askST: What do motorists need to know about changes to the demerit points system?
Understand the upcoming changes to Singapore's demerit points system, including lower suspension thresholds and longer ban periods from 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
4 new MRT stations will be built for phase 3 of the Cross Island Line, with interchanges at Jurong Pier and Gul Circle.
The final phase of the line is slated to be completed in the late 2030s. https://str.sg/kfbi
The final phase of the line is slated to be completed in the late 2030s. https://str.sg/kfbi
Factbox-Tesla's China operations, the EV maker's global production powerhouse
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Factbox-Tesla's China operations, the EV maker's global production powerhouse
Tesla is considering a separation of its China business to pave the way for a potential merger with SpaceX, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the talks. Reuters was unable to independently verify the report. Tesla and SpaceX…
Iran Tensions Illustrate Defense Supply Shortages That Will Benefit These 3 Stocks
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Iran Tensions Illustrate Defense Supply Shortages That Will Benefit These 3 Stocks
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and L3Harris are leaders in supplying U.S. missile defense systems.
China Factory Activity Surprises With First Slump in Five Months
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China Factory Activity Surprises With First Slump in Five Months
(Bloomberg) -- China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted for the first time in five months, adding to signs of slowing economic momentum. Most Read from BloombergChip Stocks Post Biggest Advance Since April 2025: Markets WrapUS Strikes Iran Again as…
Musk dismisses report of Tesla's potential China business sale
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Yahoo Finance
Musk dismisses report of Tesla's potential China business sale
Elon Musk dismissed as "fake news" a report that executives at his electric vehicle company Tesla have been told to prepare for a separation of its China business ahead of a potential merger with his space exploration firm SpaceX. Tesla advisers have discussed…
Andy Jassy said Amazon will spend $220 billion this year—and still won’t have enough capacity to meet demand
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Andy Jassy said Amazon will spend $220 billion this year—and still won’t have enough capacity to meet demand
AWS revenue hit $42.2 billion in Q2, marking its fastest growth in 18 quarters as AI demand outpaces Amazon's ability to build more data centers.
Citadel buys most of hedge fund Situational Awareness’ stock holdings after AI share rout: sources
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The Business Times
Citadel buys most of hedge fund Situational Awareness’ stock holdings after AI share rout: sources
Situational held positions in several prominent tech names including Broadcom, Intel and CoreWeave Read more at The Business Times.
Record profits, big deals – but have Samsung and SK Hynix eased market fears over AI?
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The Business Times
Record profits, big deals — but have Samsung and SK Hynix eased market fears over AI?
Recollections of brutal boom-and-bust cycles are weighing heavily on memory makers’ shares Read more at The Business Times.
Rare Japan-South Korea joint market intervention shakes up yen and won - The Business Times
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The Business Times
Rare Japan-South Korea joint market intervention shakes up yen and won
Both currencies are so tightly coupled that a joint intervention could double the impact, says an analyst Read more at The Business Times.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,884, Up 25 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,829, Up 25 pts; XIAOMI Down over 7%; BABA Up over 4%; HSBC HOLDINGS, BANK OF E ASIA Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/31 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI rose 25 pts or 0.1% to 25,884. HSTI rose 25 pts or 0.5% to 4,829. HSCEI fell 32 pts or 0.4% to 8,612. Market turnover reached $328.18 billion.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,884, Up 25 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,829, Up 25 pts; XIAOMI Down over 7%; BABA Up over 4%; HSBC HOLDINGS, BANK OF E ASIA Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/31 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI rose 25 pts or 0.1% to 25,884. HSTI rose 25 pts or 0.5% to 4,829. HSCEI fell 32 pts or 0.4% to 8,612. Market turnover reached $328.18 billion.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Closes at 25,884, Up 25 pts; HSTI Closes at 4,829, Up 25 pts; XIAOMI Down over 7%; BABA Up over 4%; HSBC…
At close, HSI rose 25 pts or 0.1% to 25,884. HSTI rose 25 pts or 0.5% to 4,829. HSCEI fell 3...
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<H Shrs>HSI Ends Up 25 Pts Amid Tug-of-War; HSBC HOLDINGS Hits Record High, XIAOMI-W Dives 7%+, XL2CSOPHYNIX Soars 67%+
2026/07/31 16:56 GMT+08
The HSI opened down 21 pts this morning (31st) before struggling between bulls and bears. The index notched a full-day volatility of nearly 300 pts and closed at 25,884, up 25 pts or 0.1%, with full-day turnover at HKD328.178 billion. The HSTECH closed at 4,829, up 25 pts or 0.53%, while the HSCEI closed at 8,612, down 32 pts or 0.38%.
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<H Shrs>HSI Ends Up 25 Pts Amid Tug-of-War; HSBC HOLDINGS Hits Record High, XIAOMI-W Dives 7%+, XL2CSOPHYNIX Soars 67%+
2026/07/31 16:56 GMT+08
The HSI opened down 21 pts this morning (31st) before struggling between bulls and bears. The index notched a full-day volatility of nearly 300 pts and closed at 25,884, up 25 pts or 0.1%, with full-day turnover at HKD328.178 billion. The HSTECH closed at 4,829, up 25 pts or 0.53%, while the HSCEI closed at 8,612, down 32 pts or 0.38%.
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Singapore manufacturers, services remain upbeat on six-month outlook despite global uncertainties
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Singapore manufacturers, services remain upbeat on six-month outlook despite global uncertainties
AI demand and major events support firms’ view Read more at The Business Times.
Hong Kong Q2 GDP expands 4.3% y/y, sees solid growth in second half
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The Business Times
Hong Kong Q2 GDP expands 4.3% y/y, sees solid growth in second half
Growth underpinned by buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand Read more at The Business Times.
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Singapore stocks fall, bucking regional trend; STI down 0.8%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Friday (Jul 31), even as key regional indices ended higher.
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.8 per cent or 45.08 points to finish at 5,628.50.
DFI Retail Group : D01 +5.61% led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 5.6 per cent or US$0.21 to US$3.95.
The worst performer among STI constituents was ST Engineering : S63 -5.44%, which fell 5.4 per cent or S$0.58 to S$10.08.
The three local banks ended mixed on Friday. OCBC : O39 +0.1% rose 0.1 per cent or S$0.03 to S$29.13, while DBS : D05 -1.11% fell 1.1 per cent or S$0.83 to S$74.02 and UOB : U11 -1.09% ended 1.1 per cent or S$0.48 lower at S$43.40...
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 306 to 242, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion changed hands.
Elsewhere in the region, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.1 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 4 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi was up 17.9 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 0.3 per cent...
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Singapore stocks fall, bucking regional trend; STI down 0.8%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Friday (Jul 31), even as key regional indices ended higher.
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.8 per cent or 45.08 points to finish at 5,628.50.
DFI Retail Group : D01 +5.61% led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 5.6 per cent or US$0.21 to US$3.95.
The worst performer among STI constituents was ST Engineering : S63 -5.44%, which fell 5.4 per cent or S$0.58 to S$10.08.
The three local banks ended mixed on Friday. OCBC : O39 +0.1% rose 0.1 per cent or S$0.03 to S$29.13, while DBS : D05 -1.11% fell 1.1 per cent or S$0.83 to S$74.02 and UOB : U11 -1.09% ended 1.1 per cent or S$0.48 lower at S$43.40...
Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 306 to 242, after 1.2 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion changed hands.
Elsewhere in the region, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.1 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 4 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi was up 17.9 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI advanced 0.3 per cent...
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-stocks-fall-bucking-regional-trend-sti-down-0-8
The Business Times
Singapore stocks fall, bucking regional trend; STI down 0.8%
ST Engineering is the worst performer among constituents of the blue-chip index Read more at The Business Times.
Stocks making big moves premarket: Replimune, Chevron, Apple, Amazon, Moderna
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Replimune, Chevron, Apple, Amazon, Moderna & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.