- BusinessBloomberg
Singapore reviewing how local, global banks check wealth flows
Singapore’s regulator is working with banks to hash out consistent standards for lenders accepting funds from clients as the Asian financial centre seeks to further boost guardrails against money laundering.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen out of Paris Olympics relay; Rich Chinese favour Hong Kong over Singapore post-scandal: Singapore news live
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
2-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore 2024—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,... The post Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore 2024—How Much Should You Give? appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
16-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
Unlock Your Future Income: 3 Top Singapore REITs to Consider Now
Despite facing the challenge of higher operating expenses and increasing borrowing costs, these three well-managed REITs have demonstrated commendable performance. The post Unlock Your Future Income: 3 Top Singapore REITs to Consider Now appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - NewsReuters
2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU's climate change monitoring service said on Monday, continuing a streak of exceptional temperatures that some scientists said puts 2024 on track to be the world's hottest recorded year. Every month since June 2023 - 13 months in a row - has ranked as the planet's hottest since records began, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly
2-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
Singapore Banks’ Share Prices Are Hitting All-Time Highs: Can Their Momentum Continue?
The trio of Singapore banks have hit all-time highs recently but can their run continue? The post Singapore Banks’ Share Prices Are Hitting All-Time Highs: Can Their Momentum Continue? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
These are the best low-cost airlines in the world, according to travelers — see the full list
Airline rating company Skytrax has released its 2024 list of the world's best low-cost airlines with AirAsia taking home the top spot.
5-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Citi’s Singapore workforce shrinks by 500 amid global restructuring, ST says
Citigroup Inc.’s workforce in Singapore has shrunk by about 500 people amid a global restructuring planned by the Wall Street giant, the Straits Times reported Monday.
1-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore
From eating to shopping and getting a massage, Singaporeans visit JB for all sorts of fun things. But the one thing that we can all agree on that is not... The post Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
7-min read - NewsNY Post
These are the 10 countries most of the world wants to relocate to
New research shows Canada is the top relocation choice globally, preferred for its natural beauty and high living standards despite a high cost of living.
2-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Why severe turbulence is on the rise – and the worst regions for bumpy flights
Incidents of extreme turbulence appear to be on the rise. The latest, on an Air Europa plane travelling from Spain to Uruguay on July 2, injured more than 30 passengers and led to an emergency landing in Brazil.
7-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
4 Dividend-Paying Singapore Stocks That Can Help You to Better Prepare for Retirement
We highlight four dividend-paying stocks that can help you to enjoy a comfortable retirement. The post 4 Dividend-Paying Singapore Stocks That Can Help You to Better Prepare for Retirement appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - NewsThe Independent
What is turbulence and can it cause your plane to crash?
Everything you need to know about how turbulence can impact your flight
5-min read - NewsBloomberg
These flight routes suffer the world’s worst turbulence
A series of incidents that left scores of airline passengers needing medical attention has shone a spotlight on the problem of severe in-flight turbulence.
2-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
Stay away from these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2024
This July cleaning list aims to help prevent wasted trips to your nearby hawker centre, and allows you to schedule other plans on these dates.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The unemployment rate is just 0.1% from causing a major headache for the Fed: Morning Brief
The unemployment rate ticked up last week, surprising economists. If it continues to accelerate, it would trigger a rule that has been a reliable recession predictor.
3-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoFlorida Man 'Falls 60 Feet' Into Spring After Branch He Was on Breaks
A man who fell from what he described as a 60-foot-tall tree into a creek in Vernon, Florida, emerged from the fall with just minor injuries.Florida man Christopher James Sikes Smalley was preparing to jump from a tree at local swimming spot Crystal Springs Vernon when the branch that was supporting his weight broke, causing him to plummet into the water below.Footage shows Smalley hitting and breaking another branch before he lands in the water.Speaking to Storyful, Smalley said he usually jump
- LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This $50 air conditioner will 'cool your room fast' — grab it on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Shoppers love that it's "sleek and light" and "easy to move around," too.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Klay Thompson looks forward to 'being rejuvenated' with Mavericks: 'Sometimes breakups are necessary'
Thompson turned the page on Golden State and elaborated on what drew him to Dallas in his introductory news conference.
3-min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
‘After bleeding on a restaurant floor I finally found out the real cause of my extreme periods’
Sarah White, 25, has always suffered from heavy periods, but became concerned when she passed a hand-sized clot.
5-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Anthony Edwards says he's 'No. 1 option' on U.S. Olympic roster featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant
"They've gotta fit in to play around me."
2-min read - NewsYahoo News
Miss Universe has been praised for including older contestants. A leaked video suggests its inclusive new policy on age may be little more than a PR stunt.
The Miss Universe pageant has made some inclusive steps in the last few years to welcome more contestants to compete. But do these women really have a chance at winning the crown?
6-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoHere's who will pay for America's $35T debt
The US national debt has ballooned to $35 trillion, but how much of this burden will be eased by US taxpayers? Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman explains how the US can pay down its $35 trillion debt. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
- SportYahoo Sports
Paul George 'never wanted to leave LA,' calls 1st Clippers offer 'disrespectful'
"I'm like, 'just give me what Kawhi got. Y'all view us the same. We came here together, we want to finish this s*** together. I'll take what Kawhi got.'"
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
DeMar DeRozan agrees to 3-year, $73.7 million deal with Kings: Report
The Kings are making a big move.
3-min read - LifestyleEngadget
Early Prime Day deals bring the third-gen AirPods back down to $140
Get Apple's third-gen AirPods for their all-time low price.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoNvidia stock rises as UBS, Wolfe Research raise price target
Nvidia (NVDA) shares edge higher Monday as analysts from UBS and Wolfe Research raise their price targets on the chip stock to $150 per share. Market Domination's Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman talk about the latest calls on the semiconductor leader and Wall Street's broad sentiments on it. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Why stocks may be due for a correction
Stocks are long overdue to lose steam, pros argue.
3-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Squeamish around sardines? Tinned fish’s health benefits might convince you otherwise.
Tinned fish, like sardines and canned tuna, is a healthy choice, experts say — though there are a few things to watch out for.
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey forces overtime with wild tip-in save in summer league debut vs. Jazz
Zach Edey had a double-double in his summer league debut, but couldn't lead the Grizzlies past the Jazz on Monday night.
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Argentina vs. Canada live updates: Highlights, lineups, how to watch as Messi and Co. eye Copa América final
The Copa América semifinals begin Tuesday (8 p.m. ET, FS1/Univision) with mighty Argentina taking on Canada at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
1-min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Early Twisters reactions are calling it the 'film of the summer'
The blockbuster sequel had its European premiere in London with stars like Tom Cruise in attendance, and critics who also went were blown away by the film.
4-min read - HealthYahoo Life
Dietitians debunk 7 myths about nuts, including concerns over protein and kidney stones
Nuts are a good source of protein, but they shouldn't be your only one — plus other things experts want you to know about this plant-based snack.
5-min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Aljaz Skorjanec’s special reason for Strictly 2024 return and why he left
Aljaž Škorjanec will burst back onto our screens on Strictly 2024.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
Video2 reasons why investors are shorting Nvidia
As Nvidia (NVDA) continues to dominate the tech sector, it has become one of the most heavily shorted stocks. S3 Partners managing director Ihor Dusaniwsky joins Catalysts to discuss some of the biggest tech names eyed by short sellers. When it comes to Nvidia, Dusaniwsky explains that investors are shorting "because it's an overheated stock." While the run-up has been monumental, he notes that "it's got to come back to Earth." He also explains that some investors are shorting the stock "because
- BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering rules; Dyson announces 1,000 job cuts in UK: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1-min read - BusinessEngadget
Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a 'standard' plan
Xbox Game Pass prices are going up globally this year. Microsoft is softening the blow by offering a new, less expensive plan called Standard.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Euro 2024: Lamine Yamal's wondergoal helps Spain knock out France to reach final
Spain will face the Netherlands or England in Sunday's final.
2-min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance Video
VideoTrump-Putin relationship cause for NATO concerns: Expert
As NATO allies convene in Washington, DC for their annual summit hosted by President Biden, the future of Ukraine weighs heavily on the minds of world leaders as a Trump reelection could throw European relations into a tailspin. Jim Townsend, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO policy, details the ways former President Trump could destabilize NATO relations if he wins the 2024 US presidential election this November. "Should Trump make a decision to disengage a bit
- TechnologyYahoo Finance Video
VideoAI can help workers, but not good enough to replace them
Are we living in the AI present or is the artificial intelligence future still years away? Fortune AI editor Jeremy Kahn believes artificial intelligence will be worlds away from where it is now in two to five years, but "it's still not going to be good enough to do your entire job." The author of Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future comments on the use cases of AI programs as more employers adopt large-language learning into theior workflows and companies like Amazon (AMZN)
- BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoHow Americans feel about the transition to a green economy
According to a survey from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Americans are prepared for the transition to a greener economy and are ready to make sacrifices to buy sustainable products made in the US. State of Michigan chief growth officer Hilary Doe joins Wealth! to discuss how Americans are feeling about transitioning to a green economy and the industry growth this evolution entails. Doe outlines the expansion and innovation that the economy can expect as a result of a green trans
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Amazon launches its fourth-generation Graviton4 chip as competition intensifies
Amazon Web Services isn't trying to dethrone AI chip giant Nvidia, the company's lead product manager said. Instead, AWS wants to provide a viable alternative for different use cases.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoHow Athletic Brewing turned non-alcoholic beer into a $800M biz
America's largest non-alcoholic brewer Athletic Brewing received a $50 million in equity financing round led by General Atlantic, bringing the valuation of the company to $800 million. Athletic Brewing Co-Founder and CEO Bill Shufelt joins Asking For A Trend to discuss the latest investment round and what it means for the company moving forward. Shufelt explains how his company's investors believe in how big the non-alcoholic beer can become: "It does take very long-term investors and we're real
- PoliticsYahoo Finance Video
VideoBiden hosts NATO summit amid race exit calls
President Joe Biden is set to host a three-day NATO summit commemorating the alliance's 75th anniversary. While a celebratory event, the gathering will also address global issues. This summit comes at a crucial time for Biden, as he faces mounting pressure to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race following a lackluster performance in the first presidential debate. Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman breaks down the summit's agenda and its potential implications for Biden's political future. Read more
- SportYahoo Sports
Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinals: No. 1 Jannik Sinner upset by Daniil Medvedev; Carlos Alcaraz eliminates American Tommy Paul
After winning their quarterfinal matches, Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz will face off in the semifinals on Thursday.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoTesla's hot streak, bitcoin slumps for longer: Top takeaways
Tesla (TSLA) continued its hot streak and closed higher for its 10th trading day in a row. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC-USD) continues to trade below a $60,000 benchmark, taking a little longer to recover than previous down periods. Should investors hold stocks overnight and trade in the morning? Data surrounding the S&P 500 (^GSPC) reveals it can cause a greater return than some trading in the day. Yahoo Finance reporter Jared Blikre joins Asking for a Trend to break down the latest market trends an
- TechnologyTechCrunch
Anthropic's Claude adds a prompt playground to quickly improve your AI apps
Prompt engineering became a hot job last year in the AI industry, but it seems Anthropic is now developing tools to at least partially automate it. Anthropic released several new features on Tuesday to help developers create more useful applications with the startup's language model, Claude, according to a company blog post. Developers can now use Claude 3.5 Sonnet to generate, test, and evaluate prompts, using prompt engineering techniques to create better inputs and improve Claude's answers
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoThese 2 airlines best-positioned for booming summer travel
Air travel broke records over the 4th of July holiday weekend, with the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) screening over 3 million passengers on Sunday alone. The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly joins Wealth! to discuss the state of air travel as the summer vacation season kicks off. Kelly notes that most airlines have increased their flights to Europe as consumer demand rises. Round-trip prices have also dropped, allowing more travelers to embark on their European vacations this summe
- BusinessYahoo Finance
FTC Chair Khan slams PBMs for higher drug prices in an interim report on the industry
The FTC released a much-anticipated interim report without taking any action. It comes as the Biden administration prepares for an uncertain election outcome.
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