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Top venture capitalist Jenny Lee says Asian startups are speeding toward IPOs Original
Jenny Lee, senior managing partner at Granite Asia, during the Bloomberg Invest summit in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Newly formed companies are reaching the initial public offering stage far sooner than they used to, according to venture capitalist Jenny Lee.
Top venture capitalist Jenny Lee says Asian startups are speeding toward IPOs
SpaceX stock is likely to remain volatile in the near term. Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.32%) became the largest IPO on record in June. The …
'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil
Southeast Asia's biggest bank by assets is making a pitch to investors that Singapore and its businesses can help them navigate many of the uncertainties around the globe. Tan Su Shan, the CEO of DBS Group, says Singapore's reliability is helpful at such a moment. DBS can help customers diversify supply chains and pivot to new markets, she said.
'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil
Southeast Asia's biggest bank by assets is making a pitch to investors that Singapore and its businesses can help them navigate many of the uncertainties around the globe. Tan Su Shan, the CEO of DBS Group, says Singapore's reliability is helpful at such a moment. DBS can help customers diversify supply chains and pivot to new markets, she said.
'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil
Tan Su Shan, chief executive officer of DBS Group Holdings Ltd., speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival in Singapore, on Nov. 12, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Southeast Asia's biggest bank by assets is making a pitch to investors that Singapore and its businesses can help them navigate many of the uncertainties around the globe.
Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success Original
Gautam Kumra, Asia Chairman at McKinsey (McKinsey). What distinguishes truly great and effective leaders from everyone else? Gautam Kumra, Asia chairman at consultancy McKinsey & Co., talked to CNBC in an interview about what sets the top executives apart from the crowd, helping filter out the key factors that determine successful leadership.
Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success
LVCVA 8 hours ago The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem TheStreet - Daniel Kline • 8h Blame Canada, consumers, and maybe Las Vegas Strip casino operators. Despite dropping prices to the lowest they have been in 2026, Las Vegas and the … ChatGPT Now 7 things to say when ChatGPT gives you a bad answer — I use number 6 daily Tom's Guide - Amanda Caswell • 24m Most of the time, ChatGPT gives you an answer you can use.
Don't go with a fund, go with a solution: CEO's tips from decades of global investing
Focus on investments in areas of government and strategic priorities, Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO of Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital, recommends. Food security, defense, infrastructure, automation and robotics are among those categories, he said. Investments that solve problems and align with national interests are some of the most appealing in the current environment, according to a multi-decade veteran of global private markets.
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing-economy countries, President Xi Jinping said at the BRICS bloc summit in New Delhi. The country will also work to establish a BRICS digital ecosystem cloud platform, and conduct digital skills training, technological exchange and industrial alignment, Xi said.
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, China's President Xi Jinping arrives before the start of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. (Photo by Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP via Getty Images) Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing countries, President Xi Jinping said at the BRICS bloc summit in New Delhi.
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
2 hours ago The 11-member bloc, which accounts for 40% of global GDP, avoids condemning US-Israel war on Iran, showing divisions within the group. Leaders of the BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of the two-day summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, despite …
'Fear gauge' VIX is starting to attract hedges into historically volatile part of calendar
Digital generated image of a futuristic financial dashboard with holographic displays of various stock market graphs and data visualizations. The scene includes detailed graphs with line and bar charts, real-time data feeds, and transparent screens, indicating a high-tech, data-driven environment suitable for financial analysis and trading.
How Asia's ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEO
Ultra high net worth people are "always looking at both financial instruments as well as physical assets in real estate and in precious metal," said Alvin Lee, Maybank Singapore CEO. "Singapore will continue to be very strong in appealing to offshore wealth, so with the Middle East conflict, a lot of money that left Singapore for Dubai is returning," Lee said. Many Chinese people are looking to invest or live in Malaysia, Lee said.
The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado Original
Gov. Jared Polis and officials announced Denver and a number of other Colorado counties will be moved to Level Red on a newly revamped version of the state"u2019s color-coded COVID-19 dial at Boettcher Mansion in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday. November 17, 2020. Hyoung Chang | Denver Post | Getty Images DENVER —The future of the Democratic Party is on display in Colorado.
Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act Original
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill expected to boost the sector. Trump also hinted at regulating Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange that's been garnering popularity among traders as the home base of "perpetual futures" trading. The Hyperliquid token rose about 20% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.
Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
5 hours ago "Bitcoin surged past $68,000 and then broke above $69,000 in a powerful rally," the trader ChangHwan Kim posted on X. "Approximately $1.29 billion in short positions [were] liquidated within one hour." Bitcoin ran from a $64,124 low to above $69,000 in hours, its steepest one-day climb since …
A portfolio manager says investors are looking overseas as Magnificent Seven worries grow. Here are the stocks and sectors he favors
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 24, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Investors are becoming more willing to increase their exposure to international equities, as concerns over the dominance of the "Magnificent Seven" technology giants encourage diversification away from U.S. stocks, Janus Henderson Investors' Julian McManus told CNBC.
A portfolio manager says investors are looking overseas as Magnificent Seven worries grow. Here are the stocks and sectors he favors
Now Mark Zuckerberg says personal AI agents that work continuously for users could become mainstream within the next few years as Meta expands its AI strategy. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes personal AI agents that can continuously perform tasks on behalf of users could become a mainstream technology …
Housing and healthcare need less red tape to lower costs, Colorado's Hickenlooper tells CNBC Original
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper delivers a 20-minute campaign speech at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair August 10, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The housing bill that just became law doesn't go far enough to bring down U.S. costs, and lawmakers at all levels of governments need to do more, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., told CNBC.
Crypto’s Wild 2021 Will Go Down as One for the Ages
Joanna Ossinger. Elon Musk, Shiba Inu, El Salvador and a $69.3 million NFT all played a part in a singular year for the industry. Here are 11 key moments. (Bloomberg) -- Cryptocurrencies had a blockbuster year in 2021 by almost any measure. Bitcoin, Ether and other coins jumped, reaching new highs far beyond their previous peaks. More institutions began offering research and services for the sector, and big-name investors piled in.
Treasury 2-year yield post-Fed spike 'exaggerated' or is there room for more? Strategists weigh in
Treasury yields rose and the curve flattened on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, but strategists were divided on whether the move would persist. That's occurring as the market brought forward expectations of the first rate hike after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, whose inaugural policy meeting saw a dramatic slimming down of the Fed's post-meeting communication.
AI credit markets at risk of 'violent' correction and investors must stay clear-eyed, Man Group says
The rapid increase in bond issuance by artificial intelligence and hyperscaler companies will require strong vigilance around investment choices, according to fund firm Man Group . "Public market credit investors in the AI space face an uncomfortable asymmetry: they bear meaningful exposure to execution risk and buildout delays, yet receive none of the equity upside if the boom plays out as bulls expect," strategists at Man Group said in an outlook for the second half of 2026.
SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says
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SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says
SpaceX IPO at the Nasdaq on June 12th, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC SpaceX options on their first day of trading showed about a 15% chance for the stock to rise by 50% and a similar possibility that it loses half its value in the next three months, according to Susquehanna. The stock saw the fifth-highest call volume of the day, Susquehanna strategist Chris Murphy wrote in a note Tuesday. "The largest trades increasingly looked like hedges tied to future supply risk," Murphy wrote.
SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says
Finance 6 hours ago SpaceX Stock Has Now Started to Fall futurism.com - Victor Tangermann • 6h Sorry, folks. Elon Musk’s SpaceX went public on Friday, exploding onto the scene with a valuation that quickly eclipsed $2 trillion. Things went … Artificial Intelligence 9 hours ago SpaceX just spent $60 billion on Cursor — and it proves AI chatbots aren't the future anymore Tom's Guide - Amanda Caswell • 9h For the past few years, artificial intelligence has largely meant chatbots.
One quality will be most in-demand from job-seekers in the AI era, Animoca co-founder Siu says Original
Yat Siu, the founder and executive chairman of metaverse upstart Animoca Brands, has led over 200 investments and says of the battle for Web3, "We're in a bit of a hurry." Animoca Brands Artificial intelligence will disrupt the labor market but should ultimately create more jobs and make creativity much more sought after, according to Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu.
One quality will be most in-demand from job-seekers in the AI era, Animoca co-founder Siu says
6 hours ago Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the successful public listing of SpaceX. The company's massive IPO raised $75 billion and significantly boosted its valuation, while a sharp rise in its share price further increased Musk's wealth beyond the $1 trillion mark. Despite …
Bitcoin hits lowest since February as crypto competes for liquidity with blockbuster IPOs
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CBS fires veteran correspondent Scott Pelley amid turmoil over direction of '60 Minutes'
Scott Pelley attends the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison | Wireimage | Getty Images CBS News has fired high-profile "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley amid debate about the direction of the show, which has been a mainstay of the network's television lineup for decades.
Bitcoin hits lowest since February as crypto competes for liquidity with blockbuster IPOs Original
Bitcoin symbol is seen on the kiosk in Krakow, Poland on February 20, 2026. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin declined Wednesday to its lowest levels since February as other asset classes continued to lure investors away from cryptocurrencies. The world's largest cryptocurrency fell to as low as $65,385, dropping 2.3%. That came after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at records on Tuesday. Asian stocks mostly rose with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting a record high Wednesday.
Best quotes from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Defense spending, multilateralism and the future of the Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MAY 30: Delegates listen as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 30, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, one of Asia's premier track-one intergovernmental security forums.
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Original
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 29, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, one of Asia's premier track-one intergovernmental security forums.
The Philippines is in for a 'long-term struggle' with China over territory, Manila's defense secretary tells CNBC Original
Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (C) attends a plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 30, 2026. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP via Getty Images) Jam Sta Rosa | Afp | Getty Images The Philippines' maritime struggle with China is getting increasingly intense, according to national defense secretary Gilberto Teodoro. The two countries have been locked in a struggle around some disputed territory in the South China Sea.
US support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China
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U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China Original
A ship fires a weapon during drills east of Taiwan, in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Dec. 29, 2025. Eastern Theatre Command | Via Reuters The U.S. Congress continues to have strong support for Taiwan even as it remains a focal point in relations with China, according to members of a delegation at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China
U.S. Politics 13 hours ago Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules NPR - Anastasia Tsioulcas • 13h A federal judge has blocked President Trump from adding his name to the Kennedy Center, saying that the Washington, D.C. arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy.
Japan’s Bond Slump Highlights Policy Challenges, Strategists Say
Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- A meltdown in Japanese sovereign bonds, with yields on 40-year debt surging past 4% for the first time on record, may pile pressure on the Bank of Japan to act quicker to raise rates, according to...
Bolsas asiáticas suben mientras apuestas sobre recortes por parte de la Fed cobran impulso
Bloomberg — Las bolsas asiáticas avanzaron después de que un indicador de la renta variable mundial tocara un máximo histórico el jueves al apaciguarse las preocupaciones geopolíticas y aumentar las expectativas de recortes de las tasas de interés de la Reserva Federal este año. Las acciones de Japón, Corea del Sur y Australia subieron el viernes después de que el S&P 500 avanzara un 0,8% hasta situarse a un paso de alcanzar un nuevo máximo.
Asian Stocks Climb as Fed Cut Bets Gain Momentum: Markets Wrap
Asian advanced after a of global equities touched a record high Thursday on calming geopolitical concerns and increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. Equities in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose Friday after the advanced 0.8% to within striking distance of a new high. The achieved the feat after rising 0.9% on Thursday, helping MSCI’s global shares index to a record high. US stock futures edged higher Friday.
Asian Shares Rise as Nvidia Record Bolsters Tech: Markets Wrap
Asian equities advanced Thursday, bolstered by technology shares on the back of Nvidia Corp.’s record high. MSCI’s gauge of Asia-Pacific shares advanced as much as 0.4% to the highest level since September 2021, with SK Hynix Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. among the highest movers. Nvidia reached a record and reclaimed its position as the world’s most-valuable company after a shareholder meeting where the company reiterated that demand is strong.
Las acciones asiáticas abren al alza, impulsadas por los valores japoneses
Bloomberg — Las acciones asiáticas subieron a primera hora del jueves, reforzadas por los valores japoneses tras una sesión plana en Wall Street, mientras los operadores evaluaban los riesgos económicos y geopolíticos latentes. El indicador MSCI de acciones de Asia-Pacífico avanzó un 0,3% gracias a la subida del Topix, mientras que las acciones australianas cayeron. Los contratos de acciones estadounidenses abrieron planos después de que el S&P 500 terminara el miércoles sin cambios.
Cena nafte raste, ameriške terminske pogodbe padajo, v središču pozornosti je Iran
Deli novico WhatsApp Viber Link copied Copy link Borza 17. junij 2025, 08:09 Ameriške in evropske terminske pogodbe so padle, cena nafte pa je narasla, potem ko je predsednik Donald Trump pozval k evakuaciji Teherana, kar je v nasprotju s prejšnjim optimizmom, da se napetosti med Izraelom in Iranom ne bodo stopnjevale v širši konflikt. Zlato je nihalo po Trumpovih komentarjih na družbenih omrežjih s srečanja voditeljev skupine G7 v Alberti v Kanadi.
Oil Rises, US Futures Drop on Trump Tehran Warning: Markets Wrap
Global markets received a jolt in early Asia hours after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, in comments that contrasted with earlier optimism that Israel’s war against Iran wouldn’t escalate into a wider conflict. US futures fell 0.6% and oil climbed almost 2% following Trump’s comments in a social media post from a Group of Seven leaders’ summit in Alberta. It wasn’t clear what he was referring to but hours earlier, Trump had said Iran wanted to make a deal.
El petróleo sube y los futuros de EE.UU. caen tras advertencia de Trump sobre Teherán
Bloomberg — Los mercados mundiales recibieron una sacudida en las primeras horas de Asia después de que el presidente Donald Trump pidiera la evacuación de Teherán, en comentarios que contrastaron con el optimismo anterior de que la guerra de Israel contra Irán no escalaría a un conflicto más amplio.
Singapore warns foreign embassies against stirring up reactions
By Joanna Ossinger (Bloomberg) – Singapore’s government on Wednesday said it rejects attempts by foreign embassies in the city-state to “incite domestic reactions on international issues involving third countries.” The comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes after the US embassy in Singapore posted about China’s conduct in the South China Sea on social media platform X, drawing a response from the Chinese mission.
Dueling US-China Videos Spark Pushback From Singapore Government
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Singapore Warns Foreign Embassies Against Stirring Up Reactions
16 hours ago Pakistan: Blast Targets School Bus in Pakistan’s Balochistan, Killing At Least 4 Children Pakistan - May 21, 2025 At least four children were killed in a devastating explosion that targeted a school bus in the Khuzdar district of southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials reported on Monday. The blast, which occurred during morning hours, is believed to have been caused by a suicide car bomber, though investigations are ongoing.
Asian Stocks Drop on Inflation Risk, China Fears: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia followed their US peers lower after Treasuries slumped on bets the Federal Reserve will delay cutting interest rates and concerns about China’s stuttering economy sapped sentiment. MSCI’s gauge of regional equities slipped 0.6%. heading for its biggest one-day drop in more than two weeks. China’s benchmark stock index slid to the lowest since September with investors concerned government stimulus measures will fail to revive the economy.
Las bolsas asiáticas siguen la tendencia de caída de EE.UU. por el riesgo de inflación
Bloomberg — Las acciones en Asia siguieron a la baja a sus homólogas estadounidenses después de que se profundizara una venta masiva de bonos del Tesoro ante las apuestas de que la Reserva Federal no volverá a recortar las tasas de interés antes de julio debido a los riesgos inflacionistas. Las acciones abrieron a la baja en Sídney y Tokio, enviando a la baja un indicador regional. Una caída de las grandes tecnológicas lastró la negociación en EE.UU., con Nvidia Corp.
Singapore’s GIC to Keep Investing in US, Lee Hsien Loong Says Original
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. believes in the long-term potential of the US and will continue to invest there even as geopolitical rivalries heat up, according to former prime minister and GIC Chairman Lee Hsien Loong.
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