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AI and gender inequality: DBS’ Tan Su Shan and former Singapore president Halimah Yacob look at rising risks
Their discussion at DBS International Women’s Day event also covers issues such as female representation in leadership roles
Some IP insurers hike premiums of base plans for private hospital and A-class wards
This comes after launch of new, cheaper riders which do not cover deductibles, the latest effort to curb ‘buffet syndrome’
New IP riders kick in with lower premiums, but higher out-of-pocket costs
Insurers say out-of-pocket costs remain predictable and manageable
OCBC breaches S$100 billion market cap as shares hit record high
DBS is the only other Singapore stock in the exclusive club
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Asia LNG imports drop most since 2022 as Iran war upends supply
[BEIJING] Asian liquefied natural gas imports fell the most in more than three years last month as the conflict in the Middle East choked supply and sent prices higher.
Australia spending holds up as war drives oil spike, CBA says
The figures show Australia’s economy was on a strong footing before the central bank began raising interest rates
Geo Energy diversifies into high-value coking coal with new Indonesia mine stake
The deal is for a 50.6% stake in Mutiara Hitam Sukses, which owns mine operator Harfa Taruna Mandiri
National standard for EV charging upgraded to include new tech such as wireless systems
[SINGAPORE] The standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging will be upgraded from Wednesday (April 1) to pave the way for the safe operation and adoption of new technology, such as wireless charging.
Gold ticks up as dollar slips on Mideast de-escalation hopes
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar as US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could wind down within two to three weeks.
