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Panama-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Winner sinks off eastern India with 22 missing
The bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank off eastern India August 21; two crew rescued and 22 remain missing.
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Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Baghdad Request
Iran granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following Baghdad's repeated requests during a parliamentary visit.
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Euro usage rises slightly in 2025 but remains well behind US dollar dominance
The European Central Bank said euro’s global usage edged up to 20% in 2025, with record debt issuance and a lead in green bonds, yet daily trading declined.
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Straits Times Index posts 3.3% total return in May led by Sats and Venture Corp
The Straits Times Index gained 3.3% total return in May 2026, driven by strong performances from Sats and Venture Corporation.
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Mapletree Investments FY2026 net profit rises 25.7% to S$285.6 million
Mapletree Investments reported a 25.7% net profit increase to S$285.6 million for FY2026, supported by lower revaluation losses.
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DBS launches Tap-to-Phone feature for Android to enable contactless payments
DBS Bank launched a Tap-to-Phone feature letting merchants accept contactless payments using any Android smartphone via the DBS MAX app.
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DBS to expand wealth centres as multiple Singapore-listed firms announce key financial moves
DBS plans major wealth centre expansion while ESR Reit, Del Monte, CDL, and others report developments affecting Singapore-listed companies.
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BYD's May vehicle sales rise for first time in nine months, led by overseas demand
BYD reported a 0.3% year-on-year rise in vehicle sales in May 2026, driven mainly by strong overseas market growth.
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ESR and Mitsubishi Estate Asia form A$700 million joint venture for Western Sydney logistics estate
ESR and Mitsubishi Estate Asia formed a joint venture to develop an 18.3-hectare logistics estate in Western Sydney valued at A$700 million.
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Thai Singha Beer Heir Alleges Childhood Sexual Abuse by Older Brother
Siranudh Scott accused his older brother Sunit Scott of sexually abusing him as a child, leading to Sunit's removal from Boon Rawd Brewery positions.
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SimplyGo fixes fare error that blocked pre-peak discount for 210,000 journeys on Aug 20-21
SimplyGo corrected a configuration error that stopped 210,000 daily rail journeys from receiving the pre-peak discount on August 20 and 21 in Singapore.
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Singapore opens applications for inaugural AI awards for SMEs boosting business
Singapore has launched applications for the first SME AI Impact Awards recognizing up to 30 local small businesses using AI to enhance operations.
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First Cross Island Line train arrives in Singapore for testing at Rail Testing Centre
Singapore received its first Cross Island Line train from Qingdao for comprehensive testing ahead of the line’s 2030 opening.
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International student applications to US colleges fall 10% for fall 2026 amid visa restrictions
International student applications to US colleges dropped about 10% for fall 2026, marking the largest decline since 2013.
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SDC Capital Partners plans US$1 billion Singapore REIT IPO as soon as 2027
US digital infrastructure firm SDC Capital Partners is preparing a Singapore REIT IPO that could raise about US$1 billion.
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Singapore and India deepen ties with MOUs on food safety and maritime heritage
Singapore and India held their fourth ministerial roundtable on August 20, signing agreements on food safety and maritime heritage and discussing semiconductor cooperation.
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Anthropic aims to match or exceed SpaceX’s $75 billion record IPO size
Anthropic plans to publicly file for an IPO by the end of August 2026, targeting a debut as large as or bigger than SpaceX’s record US$75 billion offering.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 19th-century Strancally Castle estate in Ireland
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan purchased the Gothic-style Strancally Castle estate in County Waterford, Ireland.
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Moderna's stock soars 177% on melanoma vaccine trial results, then falls 25% next day
Moderna’s shares jumped 177% on August 19 after positive melanoma vaccine trial data but dropped 25% on August 20 amid profit-taking.
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Tuas Power awarded contract to build 670 MW hydrogen-ready plant by 2031 in Singapore
Tuas Power will build and operate a 670 MW hydrogen-ready gas turbine plant at Tuas Power Station, set to start operations by December 2031.
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CK Hutchison Starts $1.5 Billion Arbitration Against Panama Over Port Concessions
CK Hutchison Holdings has launched international arbitration seeking $1.5 billion from Panama over the takeover of two Panama Canal ports.
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Samsung and SK Hynix reveal record shareholder return plans amid AI chip surge
Samsung and SK Hynix announced shareholder return programs worth up to US$79 billion and US$29 billion respectively amid growing AI chip demand.
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ComfortDelGro invests over S$10 million in BYD electric and hybrid vehicles for private-hire fleet
ComfortDelGro announced a S$10 million-plus investment to add BYD electric and hybrid cars to its Zig private-hire fleet in Singapore.
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South Korea’s PanStar Acro launches first commercial Arctic shipping route to Europe
South Korea’s container ship PanStar Acro departed Busan on August 22 to test Arctic shipping route to Europe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route.