South East Asia’s top digital economies grew faster than expected in 2022 and is set to reach $200 billion in GMV, according to Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.Story Published at: October 27, 2022 at 04:55AM
Southeast Asia’s top digital economies expected to hit $200 billion in 2022, report shows
Singapore’s mortgage costs are rising — but some buyers are shrugging off higher rates
Rising rates are unlikely to have a major impact on Singapore’s property market because of wealthy buyers, strong rental demand and more.Story Published at: October 27, 2022 at 01:52AM
A couple ditched the corporate life to drive around the world. Here’s how they’re paying for it
Bradley Williams and Cazzy Magennis started out backpacking before turning to “van life.” They’re now on a years-long trip to drive around the world.Story Published at: October 27, 2022 at 01:01AM
Elon Musk carried a sink into Twitter on Wednesday as deal nears close
A judge gave Musk until Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time to complete the deal after she postponed the original trial dates.Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 08:52PM
Microsoft exec says gaming is ‘somewhat resilient’ to economic weakness
In the Global Financial Crisis, Microsoft’s Xbox console business had the best calendar year to date, and Xbox content and services got a pandemic bump in 2020.Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 10:32PM
Companies are making climate pledges they don’t have the capacity to keep, says Microsoft President Brad Smith
Emissions measurement and tracking are still nascent, and there’s a general lack of clarity in the vocabulary used.Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 08:34PM
Powell again is facing political pressure as worries mount over the economy
No stranger already to political pressure, the Fed chief this week found himself the focus of concern from Sen. Sherrod Brown. Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 08:27PM
Rihanna to make long-awaited return to music with ‘Black Panther’ movie sequel
After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 08:21PM
Stock pickers are still positioned for a Fed ‘soft landing,’ mutual fund holdings show
Actively managed mutual funds have maintained their pro-cyclical stance with overweights in consumer discretionary and industrials.Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 06:15PM
Alphabet is having its worst day since Mar. 2020, when Covid shutdowns started in the U.S.
Shares of Alphabet dipped Wednesday, a day after the company released third-quarter earnings that missed on top and bottom lines.Story Published at: October 26, 2022 at 05:08PM