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LONDON :Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply concerns.Brent crude futures were up just 8 cents to $77.09 a barrel as of 0904 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3 cents to $73.87. Price volatility continued in Monday’s session. Both contracts touched fresh five-month highs earlier in the session of $81.40 and $78.40 respectively, before giving up their gains and even turning negative during the European morning session.Brent has risen around 11 per cent since the conflict began on…

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[BEIJING] In a more uncertain and turbulent world, Singapore and China must not only forge stronger bilateral ties, but also work together in regional and multilateral platforms, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Jun 23), the first full day of his five-day official visit to China. In a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, PM Wong said that the two countries’ relationship has “grown from strength to strength”, particularly following the upgrade of ties to an “All-Around High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership” in 2023.This partnership has provided a “clear strategic direction” for cooperation, and provides a basis for Singapore and…

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TOKYO :The Japanese yen, normally one of the most sought after safe havens in times of geopolitical stress, has dropped 2.4 per cent against the U.S. dollar and 1.4 per cent against the Swiss franc since Israel launched missile attacks against Iranian nuclear and military targets on June 13.CONTEXTJapan imports almost all its oil, meaning the spike in crude since the start of the conflict threatens to worsen the country’s trade balance, diminishing the yen’s appeal.When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the yen weakened against the dollar on the same day and then lost some 11.5 per cent…

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[LONDON] The eurozone economy flatlined for a second month in June, barely expanding as the bloc’s dominant services industry showed only a small sign of improvement and manufacturing displayed none at all, a survey showed on Monday (Jun 23). HCOB’s preliminary composite eurozone Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global and seen as a good guide to growth, held steady this month at May’s 50.2. That was barely above the 50 mark separating growth from contraction and below expectations in a Reuters poll for 50.5. “June’s flash PMI survey for the eurozone was consistent with the economy flat-lining,” said Jack Allen-Reynolds at Capital…

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The ruling coalition’s rating has also climbed to 50%, up from 40% in June last year Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 05:38 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Support for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rose as he crossed the midpoint of his five-year term amid political stability. The premier’s approval rating stood at 55 per cent as of May, compared with 54 per cent in December and 50 per cent in November 2023, according to a poll by Merdeka Center. The ruling coalition also saw its rating climb to 50 per cent, compared with 40 per cent in June last year. Despite the…

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Nobel Biocare to Distribute 3Shape TRIOS® Intraoral ScannersZURICH, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nobel Biocare is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with 3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanning and digital dental solutions. Through this collaboration, Nobel Biocare will become an official distributor of  3Shape’s TRIOS® intraoral scanners, expanding its digital dentistry portfolio and delivering even greater value to dental professionals worldwide. 3Shape’s TRIOS® scanners are widely recognized for their accuracy, ease of use, and patient-friendly scanning experience. This distribution agreement brings together 3Shape’s innovative scanning technology with Nobel Biocare’s trusted heritage in implant-based restorations and prosthetics, offering customers a streamlined…

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[SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific markets recovered some losses while oil prices gave back some gains by Monday (Jun 23) afternoon, following declines in the morning after the US launched strikes against three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend.Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent. DBS declined 0.3 per cent to S$43.19. OCBC slid 0.1 per cent or S$0.08 to S$15.82 and UOB fell 1 per cent or S$0.34 to S$34.55. Greater China markets declined in early trade after the open. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was up 0.6 per cent after earlier losses, while in the mainland, the CSI…

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products to continue to be sold across the state.Abbott, a Republican, waited until the final moment to veto the bill in what would have been one of the most restrictive THC bans in the country and a significant blow to the state’s billion-dollar industry.The law would have made it a misdemeanor to own, manufacture or sell consumable THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, products and was the latest push by states to regulate THC after a…

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