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Singapore shrugs off Iran war as AI boom buoys growth
Singapore raises GDP outlook, says Iran war oil disruption less severe, AI boom supports growth.
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Persisting Strait of Hormuz deadlock keeps oil supply risk elevated, pressuring global growth and broad market.
Indonesia Copper Shipments Delayed by Gresik Smelter Outage
Copper shipments from Indonesia delayed after Gresik smelter outage at Grasberg mine.
South Korean defence group offers $1.2bn to expand in US
Hanwha Aerospace bids $1.2bn for Austal USA, expanding U.S. naval defense footprint.
Australian Scandium Miner Soars After $400M US Investment
Pentagon invests $400M in Sunrise Energy Metals for scandium output, boosting US rare earth supply diversification.
Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
Trump's new demands on Iran dim deal hopes, raising geopolitical risk and oil price uncertainty.
The AI threat to India’s IT jobs machine
AI disruption threatens India's IT services sector, a major industry.
Banks’ refusal to take on crypto firms risks stunting UK industry’s growth, lawmakers say
UK lawmakers urge banks to clarify rules for serving crypto firms, citing industry growth risks.
Carbon tax will hit EU’s budget airlines where it hurts
Proposed EU carbon tax on aviation would disproportionately hurt budget airlines, benefiting long-haul carriers.
How AstraZeneca’s $400bn tie-up with US rival Bristol Myers unravelled
AstraZeneca's potential $400bn merger with Bristol Myers has collapsed, ending pharma megadeal speculation.
Hong Kong Tech Index Set for Overhaul With More Firms, AI Focus
Hong Kong tech index overhaul to add AI, robotics firms; market structure change.
Yuan’s Recent Calm May End on Seasonal Factors, Analysts Say
Analysts see seasonal factors potentially ending yuan's calm, lifting the currency in September.