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Bank of Japan monitors inflation risks as officials weigh faster rate increases
The Bank of Japan is monitoring inflation pressures that could lead to faster rate increases, sources say. The shift reflects…
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Month: July 2026
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Macro and Economy
Mercedes EV fire at Woodlands car park raises questions about battery safety in Singapore
A Mercedes EV fire at a Woodlands car park highlights battery safety concerns as Singapore accelerates electric vehicle adoption. The…
Macro and Economy
Pentagon Chief Estimates Iran Operations at $37.5 Billion Amid Heated Capitol Hill Defense
US Defence Secretary Hegseth cited a $37.5 billion cost estimate for Iran operations during a contentious congressional hearing on military…
Corporates
Ritz-Carlton’s entry into Nepal raises questions about luxury hotel oversupply
Marriott International plans to open Ritz-Carlton and Westin hotels in Kathmandu, but industry experts warn Nepal may face luxury hotel…
Markets
Le Sserafim to perform at Singapore’s new Apex @ Expo venue in November
K-pop group Le Sserafim will perform at Singapore's newly opened Apex @ Expo on November 28, with the 9,000-capacity venue…
Capital and Deals
Anthropic and Physical Intelligence held acquisition talks, sources confirm, reigniting AI rivalry over robotics
Anthropic and Physical Intelligence did hold acquisition talks this spring, according to The Information, even though the companies denied a…
Markets
NPR’s Culture Desk Balances Entertainment Coverage with Institutional Scrutiny
NPR's Culture section balances entertainment coverage with institutional critique as streaming reshapes media consumption and cultural institutions become political battlegrounds.
Money and Wealth
Kraft Heinz Banking on Disney Licensing Deal to Reverse Declining Sales
Kraft Heinz partners with Disney to place Mickey Mouse on its products, aiming to reverse sales declines. While character licensing…
Macro and Economy
Rubio Warns ASEAN Against Iran Control of Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned ASEAN that allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz would set…
Corporates
Indonesia’s Free Meal Program Loses Leader as Turmoil Deepens
Indonesia's free meal program loses its leader after six weeks as budget cuts and corruption allegations pile up. Nanik Deyang…