HSBC quarterly profit jumps but shares slide after flat revenue for wealth business
HSBC's quarterly profit jumped, but its shares fell after flat revenue in its wealth business disappointed investors.
Japan stands ready to take decisive action in currency market, finance minister says
Japan's finance minister said the government stands ready to take decisive action in the currency market.
Moody's sees positive shift in Japan's growth, resilience remains key test
Moody’s sees a positive shift in Japan’s growth outlook, but says resilience will be the key test.
Singapore, Germany to expand industrial AI cooperation as part of updated 5-pillar work plan
Singapore and Germany expand industrial AI collaboration under an updated five-pillar work plan, strengthening joint efforts in advanced technology and innovation.
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
French footballer Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by Chinese brands over remarks deemed to offend national sentiments.
Singapore looking to strengthen haze law, may make amendments to address enforcement gaps: Grace Fu
Singapore may amend its transboundary haze law to close enforcement gaps, said Minister Grace Fu.
New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern to teach leadership in Sydney
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern will teach empathetic leadership at the University of Sydney as Professor of Practice, starting October.
Singapore aiming for more solar panels in public spaces to hit new 2035 target
Singapore plans to expand solar panels in public spaces to meet a new 2035 target, boosting renewable energy capacity.
Bank of Korea warns country's chip exports could fall by up to $100 billion if AI spending slows
Bank of Korea warns South Korea's chip exports could drop by as much as $100 billion if AI spending slows.
Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel votes
Israelis vote in elections that could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future, with his survival hinging on the outcome.
Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged non-citizens
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to block California from counting mail ballots of alleged non-citizens, citing premature action. A setback for his voter fraud crackdown.
Ex-FBI chief and Trump critic James Comey hit with fresh charges
Former FBI chief James Comey faces new charges over alleged disclosure of national defense information, marking his third case under Trump, which Comey denies as an abuse of justice.