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Best fans, air conditioners, and air purifier deals to beat the heat and haze from Comex 2026
With temperatures climbing and haze drifting in from Indonesia, now is a good time to pick up a deal that help…

Bai Nian Food Court lost S$250,000 in 7 months, but owners refuse to give up
"If we looked purely at the numbers, the logical thing would be to stop trying. But a part of us still believe…

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Small states are stronger when we work together
"As ASEAN Chair in 2027, Singapore looks forward to strengthening links between ASEAN and the Pacific, so that…

Luxury stocks set for ‘better performance ahead’ but recovery likely progressive, not linear: analysts
LVMH among names rated ‘buy’ by BofA; one of the sector’s cheapest stocks, it trades at a 25% discount to peer…

Shein shares slide over 3% after lacklustre Hong Kong trading debut
Higher import duties in key markets, growing regulatory risks hampering Shein’s growth prospects

Why fast-fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo
Its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange comes at a difficult time for the company

UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows
The monthly shop price index increased to an annual 1.5% in August from 0.9% in July

Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation
The offering values Shein at around US$26.5 billion, far below its 2022 peak of nearly US$100 billion

Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut after US$1.7 billion IPO
The offering values it at over US$26 billion, far below its 2022 peak of nearly US$100 billion

Australia’s Star Entertainment warns tough conditions to persist after annual loss
The company said operating conditions remained challenging

Audi A5 Edition One review: Old-school ICE charms
The latest A5 from Audi isn’t electric, and it doesn’t have a sophisticated hybrid drivetrain, but it’s still …

Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit, which sought billions, for US$50 million
The settlement also calls for tighter oversight of pharmacists

Razer celebrates 25 years of Xbox with a limited-edition peripheral collection
The anniversary range gives three Razer peripherals an Xbox-themed makeover.

Shein’s Hong Kong IPO pricing values company at US$26.5b, say sources
Demand from retail investors for the retailer’s stock has not been overly strong: analyst

Thomson Medical narrows H2 net loss to S$19.5 million on lower goodwill impairment, finance costs
The group’s loss per share has improved to S$0.00074, from S$0.00131 a year earlier

IHH seeks larger Fortis stake, 10,000 bed capacity in India as it expands global reach
Fortis currently has about 6,100 beds across 36 facilities in the country

Target shares drop after Halloween costume backlash
Some stakeholders remain upset despite the retailer’s apology

‘Disposable’ clothes, oversight risks: Shein IPO will not mask sustainability challenges
Shein emissions double those of Zara owner Inditex, despite lower annual sales