Euro drops toward 17-month lows, dollar holds gains after Fed minutes
Euro fell toward 17-month lows on French fiscal worries, while the dollar held gains after Fed minutes showed divided policymakers; French bond yields jumped.
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Commentary: As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be inundated by more deadly floods
Climate change intensifies extreme rainfall, while Bangkok’s sinking, low-lying terrain and urbanization worsen floods. Cities must upgrade drainage, green infrastructure, and early warnings.
IOI Properties and CapitaLand Investment closer to acquiring One Raffles Place in joint bid
IOI Properties and CapitaLand Investment entered exclusive due diligence for a 50-50 joint bid to acquire One Raffles Place from OUE Reit and UOB, advancing IOI's Singapore expansion.
Saudi airports strikes kill three as Yemen fighting escalates; Syria to provide Hormuz-bypass option
Saudi airport attacks killed three as Yemen war escalates; coalition retaliated. Syria may offer Hormuz-bypass for Iraqi crude; 200,000 displaced.
Tharman, IMF chief warn of structural risks from global public debt
Tharman and IMF chief warn global public debt poses structural fiscal risks; AI-driven growth may not ease high debt-to-GDP ratios or government revenue constraints.
Greenback steady as euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries
The euro steadied near a 17-month low on French debt and political worries, while the dollar stayed strong on rising US Treasury yields.
South Korea investigates possible use of AI in hacks on its banks
South Korea is investigating whether AI agents were used in cyberattacks on banks, including Hana, KB Kookmin and Shinhan, which leaked customer data.
US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites: Reports
US and China discussed reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, an idea China raised, with lower-level talks expected before another Trump-Xi meeting, CNN reported.
Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers
Singapore's Parliament unanimously approved salary increases for the President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers, accepting an independent committee's recommendations on political salaries.
Singapore firms’ payment delays worsen for third straight quarter in Q3: SCCB
Singapore firms' payment delays worsened for a third straight quarter in Q3 2026, SCCB data shows, as slow payments rose to 44.47%, led by construction, manufacturing and retail.
Japan says it told China survey ship to leave Tokyo's economic waters
Japan says a Chinese survey ship left its exclusive economic zone after repeated orders to stop unauthorized research near Ishigaki; such unapproved surveys have more than doubled this year.
India opposition leaders briefly detained in election protest
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained as protesters marched to the Election Commission, demanding its chief resign over voter roll revisions.