Singapore 6-month T-bill cut-off yield slides to 1.41%

Singapore 6-month T-bill cut-off yield slides to 1.41%

This is a drop from the 1.44% offered in the last 6-month auction that closed on Oct 9 [SINGAPORE] The latest cut-off yield on Singapore’s six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) slipped to 1.41 per cent, according to auction results released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday (Oct 23). This marked a decrease from the…

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US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

[MOSCOW] The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir…

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5 Ways You’re Reducing the Lifespan of Your Office Assets

5 Ways You’re Reducing the Lifespan of Your Office Assets

Your office space is more than just four walls and a few desks; it is a significant financial investment. From ergonomic chairs and cutting-edge tech to flooring and fixtures, every item contributes to your business’s operational efficiency and professional image. However, many businesses inadvertently engage in practices that can shorten the lifespan of their office…

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CICT loses its top ranking in global ESG benchmark for real estate

CICT loses its top ranking in global ESG benchmark for real estate

Clas, FLCT and Hongkong Land maintain their positions as sector leaders in this year’s GRESB rankings [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) has slipped from its top position as sector leader in a well-tracked environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real estate in its 2025 ranking. Still, the real estate investment trust (Reit) achieved…

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Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker

Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker

Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones. Now the California tech company behind the popular family safety app is hoping people will use a new gadget and their location-tracking services to keep tabs on their pets. On Wednesday, Life360 unveiled a new tracking…

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OpenAI launches its own browser to compete with Google

OpenAI launches its own browser to compete with Google

OpenAI launched its own web browser called Atlas, hoping to use its artificial intelligence superpowers to take away market share from Google, which has dominated the browser and search markets for decades. “AI represents a rare once-in-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be about,” Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, said during Tuesday’s…

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Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 forecasts on robust defence demand

Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 forecasts on robust defence demand

The company’s total revenue rose 8.8% to US$18.61 billion in the third quarter, above analysts’ average estimate of US$18.56 billion [WASHINGTON] US defence contractor Lockheed Martin raised its 2025 forecast for revenue and profit on Tuesday (Oct 21), driven by sustained demand for its fighter jets and munitions amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Weapons makers are…

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Missing 9-year-old girl recently made a 1,500-mile road trip with ‘extremely mentally unstable’ mom

Missing 9-year-old girl recently made a 1,500-mile road trip with ‘extremely mentally unstable’ mom

A 9-year-old California girl who had not been seen in a year had actually taken a recent 1,500-mile road trip with her “extremely mentally unstable” mother, who is being “uncooperative” with those desperately looking for her missing daughter, according to cops. Melodee Buzzard was only declared missing last week when a school official reported her…

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