The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and EU member states, shortly before a temporary 10% levy expired.
HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business, HSBC Life Singapore, to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion). The deal, expected to finalize in H1 2027 pending regulatory approval, includes a 15-year bancassurance agreement and is projected to generate a US$1.8 billion pre-tax gain for HSBC.
Allianz Group has agreed to acquire HSBC's Singapore life insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.09 billion), expanding its presence in Asia's life and health insurance market. The deal, expected to close in H1 2027, includes a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore.
An Indonesian court convicted 19 people for baby trafficking, including at least 12 babies sent to Singapore. The verdict concludes the case but leaves the legal status and future of the adopted children in Singapore uncertain, causing anxiety for adoptive parents.
La 19e étape du Tour de France, longue de 128 km, relie Gap à l'Alpe d'Huez avec 3 500 m de dénivelé positif. Elle inclut les cols Bayard, Noyer et Omon, se terminant par l'Alpe d'Huez. Tadej Pogacar est le favori pour cette étape cruciale.
Após ataques dos houthis do Iêmen a navios sauditas no Mar Vermelho, o preço do barril de petróleo Brent disparou 6%, atingindo US$ 101. O fechamento do Estreito de Bab el-Manbed agrava o comércio global de combustíveis, com especialistas alertando para impactos na inflação mundial e nas cadeias logísticas.
Nhiều doanh nghiệp Việt Nam, dẫn đầu là Vingroup và Green Carbon Japan Vietnam, đang chuẩn bị bán hàng triệu tín chỉ carbon ra thị trường quốc tế như Nhật Bản, Singapore, sau khi Chính phủ ban hành Nghị định 112 tạo hành lang pháp lý.
Protester mot Jared Kushners lyxbygge i Albanien har trappats upp, med demonstranter som rivit avspärrningar och konfronterat polis utanför parlamentet. Vattenkanoner och pepparspray användes, vilket resulterade i skadade demonstranter och poliser. Protesterna, som pågått i 54 dagar, handlar även om miljö, makt och korruption.
Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
Il presidente della FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, ha dichiarato piena sintonia con Maldini e Leonardo per il progetto azzurro, evidenziando la necessità di recuperare un gap nel calcio italiano e la scadenza del dossier Europei 2032.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to expand its Singapore operations, increasing staff from 150 to 200 by late 2026, focusing on engineering and customer service roles. This expansion follows receiving a major payment institution license from MAS in October 2023, solidifying Singapore's role as a crypto innovation hub.
Shanghai is introducing measures to boost its technology sector, including dedicated funds for "choke point" technologies, new channels for offshore yuan investment via QFLP, and allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion firms to list on its tech board.
China has rapidly closed the AI gap with the US, developing open-source models like Kimi K3 that rival top US systems at lower cost. This advance has prompted US threats of sanctions and bans over alleged IP theft, while China dismisses the claims as "technological bullying."
Eurostat data reveals women in the EU earn 11.1% less than men, costing them €358 billion annually. The ETUC highlights delays in implementing the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, urging member states to act or face legal action.
Protester mot Jared Kushners lyxbygge i Albanien har trappats upp till våldsamma konfrontationer med polis utanför parlamentet. Demonstranter har rivit avspärrningar och kastat ägg, medan polisen använt vattenkanoner och pepparspray. En demonstrant och tre poliser har skadats.
Shanghai, home to the world's largest container port, has released a five-year plan to enhance its shipping services sector, leveraging AI and automation. The strategy aims to expand value-added industries like financing, insurance, and legal services, intensifying competition with hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
Novas tarifas de 25% dos EUA sobre exportações brasileiras entraram em vigor, impactando setores dependentes do mercado americano. Economistas avaliam que a medida não causará uma crise econômica geral, mas pressionará empresas a buscar novos mercados, acelerando a diversificação e a necessidade de reformas internas de competitividade.
OCBC Hong Kong's 2026 survey reveals 30% of Hong Kong millionaires considering or already living in mainland GBA cities lack full financial planning for dual living and retirement, despite high satisfaction with current lifestyles. Healthcare, lower costs, and spacious housing are key drivers, but managing expenses and responsibilities across jurisdictions poses challenges.
Tesla has pushed back volume production targets for its Cybercab, Semi, Megapack 3, and Optimus robot to beyond 2026, citing manufacturing challenges and battery production needs. This comes as the company reported increased revenue but a 5% drop in net income due to heavy investment in new products.
Chile's foreign minister announced plans to diversify the country's copper buyers beyond its heavy reliance on China and attract approximately $100 billion in mining investment over the next decade, aiming to reduce market concentration.
Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam was promoted to senior minister in a Singapore cabinet reshuffle, becoming the first to hold the title with a portfolio. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was reinstated to the Prime Minister’s Office, alongside other ministerial appointments and a ministry renaming.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
Na ilha de Sumba, Indonésia, uma forma de escravidão persiste, herdada de geração em geração, apesar de oficialmente abolida em 1860. Os 'atas' trabalham sem salário para os 'marambas' (nobres), sujeitos a maus-tratos e, no caso das mulheres, a estupros.
Singapur'da yapılan bir araştırma, insan beyninin modern yaşamın hızına uyum sağlayamadığını, bunun kaygı ve obezite gibi sorunlara yol açtığını ortaya koydu. Çözümün teknolojiyi terk etmek değil, çevreyi insan doğasına uygun hale getirmek olduğu belirtildi.
