Singapore’s digital economy – from e-commerce to social media – nearly doubled in five years
Singapore’s digital economy contributed about 17.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product in 2022, higher than the 13% logged in 2017.
Country Garden says it may not be able to repay debt, warns of uncertainty around liquidity position
Chinese property giant Country Garden has not been able to meet its debt obligations and warned of uncertainty around its liquidity position.
Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on
El Nino is here to stay — and that’s bad news for cocoa crops which are highly sensitive to weather changes.
Japan leads gains in Asia as investors shake off pressures from Hamas attack
Japan and South Korea returned to trade for the first day since the Hamas attack on Israel.
Consumers starting to buckle for first time in a decade, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns
As the nation’s biggest retailers kick off key sales week, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns consumers are at a tipping point.
What Thailand’s new coalition government means for the cannabis market
Thailand is the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, allowing it to be grown and consumed freely but turning the weed market into a free-for-all.
Goldman Sachs says Japan is a ‘bright spot’ right now and reveals some top stocks
Goldman Sachs says one Japanese sector looks particularly good value, and its top picks include one stock on its conviction list.
‘Cheap’ and ‘compelling’: Pros name the oil stocks to buy — giving one over 120% upside
The conflict between Israel and Hamas may not have a direct impact on oil supply, but it’s likely to drive up oil prices in the short term, analysts say.
CNBC Daily Open: The Israel-Hamas war shouldn’t affect markets much
Major indexes rose despite the geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East. Analysts think markets have already digested the implications of the conflict.
Dow adds more than 100 points to notch third positive day, as falling Treasury yields lift stocks: Live updates
Stocks rose Tuesday, boosted by a drop in Treasury yields as investors assessed the geopolitical risks of the Israel-Hamas war.
