Singapore · Business
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Singapore private home sales triple in July 2026 as developers restart launches
Developers sold 731 new private homes in Singapore in July 2026, up from 156 units in June, after resuming project launches.
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BHP Group reports record USD 13.2 billion profit led by copper, highest dividend in four years
BHP Group reported a 30% rise in full-year profit to USD 13.2 billion driven by copper earnings, and declared its highest dividend in four years.
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IEA projects $3.4 trillion global energy investment in 2026 with record solar and nuclear spending
The International Energy Agency expects $3.4 trillion in global energy investments in 2026, led by solar, nuclear, and natural gas growth amid ongoing energy crisis management.
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Singapore extends HFC emission limits to commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning
Singapore's NEA announced that new emission limits for hydrofluorocarbon gases will apply to large commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning starting 2027 and 2028.
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Carousell partners with SPX Express to offer cheaper, simpler delivery in Singapore
Carousell teamed up with SPX Express to provide flexible, affordable delivery options for users in Singapore.
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TSMC CEO pledges over 30% rise in employee profit-sharing bonuses in 2026
TSMC CEO CC Wei announced that employee profit-sharing bonuses will increase by more than 30% year-over-year in 2026.
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Kallang Distripark to be redeveloped into thousands of private homes with new park
URA proposed redeveloping the 13-hectare Kallang Distripark site into private housing and parkland on August 14.
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S&P 500 opens mixed amid US-Iran tensions and strong AI revenue forecast
The S&P 500 opened slightly lower or mixed on August 17 as markets balanced Middle East risks and Anthropic's bullish AI revenue outlook.
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US dollar hits lowest level since June as rate hike bets fade amid weak economic data
The US dollar fell to its lowest since early June on August 17 as softer US data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations weighed on the currency.
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Many Filipinos Unable to Afford Homes as Manila’s Housing Prices Soar
Finance professional Dayanara Lim could not buy her Metro Manila unit after a rent-to-own deal and moved to smaller rented housing in May 2026.
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Stripe completes acquisition of AI firm OpenRouter for over $7 billion
Stripe finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI platform serving 8 million developers, for more than $7 billion in August 2026.
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Alibaba sells gaming unit Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for over $1.5 billion
Alibaba Group is selling its gaming arm Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for at least $1.5 billion to focus on AI and cloud computing.
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Shipping through Strait of Hormuz plummets after tanker attacks amid stalled US-Iran talks
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply over Aug 15-16 after attacks on vessels and expiry of US-Iran ceasefire amid stalled talks.
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Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports Rise 24.2% in July on Strong Electronics Demand
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 24.2% year on year in July 2026, led by a 112% surge in electronics driven by AI-related demand.
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European Firms Report Worsening Business Conditions in China Since 2022
A 2026 survey found 68% of European companies in China face more difficult conditions amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
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SATS Reports Record $6.35 Billion Revenue in FY2026 Amid Middle East Crisis
SATS posted a 9% revenue rise to $6.35 billion in FY2026 on increased gateway services and shifts in air cargo routes due to the Middle East conflict.
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AI-driven rally lifts South Korea and Taiwan stock markets to record highs
South Korea and Taiwan stock markets hit all-time highs in May powered by AI optimism and chip sector strength.
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Indonesia probes Wilmar and Musim Mas for palm oil export under-invoicing
Indonesia has launched investigations into major palm oil producers Wilmar International and Musim Mas over alleged under-invoicing of exports.
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Russian fuel oil arrivals in Singapore hit highest monthly volume since April 2025
Singapore received 1.26 million tonnes of Russian fuel oil in April 2026, marking the highest monthly volume in a year amid Middle East supply disruptions.
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Singapore launches updated Retail Industry Digital Plan to boost SME adoption of AI
Enterprise Singapore and IMDA unveiled a refreshed Retail Industry Digital Plan on May 26 to help over 2,000 SME retailers adopt AI and digital tools.
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Severe Weather Cuts Alphonso Mango Crop by Up to 90% in Maharashtra's Devgad Region
A government survey found Maharashtra’s Alphonso mango production in Devgad dropped 85-90% in 2026 due to adverse weather conditions.
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Strait of Hormuz Closure and Asia Heat Wave Drive Global LNG Prices Higher
Nearly three months of Strait of Hormuz closure and a scorching Asian summer fueled by El Nino risk are pushing global LNG prices up amid tightening supply.
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China launches major crackdown on illicit cross-border stock trading, sparking sell-offs
China imposed heavy fines on brokers and tightened controls on cross-border stock trading on May 22, triggering sharp market declines and investor sell-offs.
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Pacific Channel Acquires Engie Factory Asia-Pacific and Its Climate-Tech Portfolio
New Zealand venture capital firm Pacific Channel acquired Engie Factory Asia-Pacific and its portfolio of climate-tech ventures, deal terms undisclosed.