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Family offices ‘kept captive’ by relationship managers turn to independent advisers, direct deals

Family offices ‘kept captive’ by relationship managers turn to independent advisers, direct deals

Family offices in Singapore are moving from captive relationships with banks to direct deals and independent advisers, with scale driving this shift and AI a key investment focus.

Malaysian chip designers eye new business through Japanese foundry Rapidus

Malaysian chip designers eye new business through Japanese foundry Rapidus

Four Malaysian chip designers joined Japan's Rapidus design ecosystem, gaining potential IP and design work, though no firm orders yet; Singapore's Quest Global also joined.

Singaporean insider trading suspect loses extradition fight

Singaporean insider trading suspect loses extradition fight

Singaporean Ge Zhi lost his challenge against US extradition; Singapore court ruled he can be surrendered to face six securities fraud and money laundering charges.

New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools

New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools

French high school protests escalated, disrupting 735 schools amid violence and 1,747 arrests. Unions urged new rallies Tuesday over long hours, poor conditions, and staff shortages.

US mortgage rate rises to 7.28%, highest since November 2023

US mortgage rate rises to 7.28%, highest since November 2023

US 30-year mortgage rate jumped to 7.28%, highest since November 2023, cooling housing demand, prompting price cuts and fewer pending sales and applications.

Commentary: China opens door to 100,000 American students. The US must do more to get them there

Commentary: China opens door to 100,000 American students. The US must do more to get them there

China invites 100,000 American students; the US should restore funding and ease risks so more can study there, gaining expertise to avoid miscalculation.

Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand

Singapore PMI ticks up to 51.7 on continued AI-related demand

Singapore's PMI rose to 51.7 in September, a 14th month of expansion, driven by AI-related electronics demand, though rising input costs and supplier delays increased pressures.

Singapore shares continue to falter on Thursday; STI falls 0.1%

Singapore shares continue to falter on Thursday; STI falls 0.1%

Singapore stocks fell Thursday, with the STI down 0.1% to 5,667.67. DFI Retail led gainers, City Developments lagged. Market breadth was negative: 298 losers versus 177 gainers.

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave

Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave

Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of their ice in 2026 amid record heat, with nearly a fifth gone in five years, threatening water supplies.

Transforming for the future of global trade

Transforming for the future of global trade

PSA Singapore is transforming Tuas Port into an automated, sustainable integrated port ecosystem, boosting capacity, digitalisation and supply-chain resilience to strengthen Singapore’s trade hub.

Commentary: Why do Trump and Xi keep meeting if the hard issues remain unresolved?

Commentary: Why do Trump and Xi keep meeting if the hard issues remain unresolved?

Trump and Xi keep meeting because personal diplomacy and frequent engagement steady US-China ties despite unresolved issues like Taiwan, trade, and AI.

Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman

Chan Yeng Kit: The ‘serial job hopper’ who’s now SPH Media’s new executive chairman

Chan Yeng Kit becomes SPH Media's executive chairman, seeking continuity and stability while hoping to give up executive roles within two to three years.