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663 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• S&P 500, Nasdaq fall on chip selloff as investors await Nvidia and Fed · S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on 2025-08-24 led by chip stocks, while the Dow rose amid Nvidia earnings and Fed focus.
• US Accuses Singapore of Transshipment Scam Amid Tariff War · The US claims Singapore is used to hide Chinese goods from tariffs, prompting calls for stricter AI-driven trade enforcement.
• SoftBank Plans Record $8 Billion Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investments · SoftBank Group announces a record one trillion yen retail bond sale to finance its OpenAI investment commitments.
• Singapore High Court Rules Probation Employees Entitled to Notice Pay · Singapore High Court held that employees on probation are entitled to notice pay even if not confirmed.
• China's Quant Funds Recover After July Rout Amid Market Normalization · China's quantitative hedge funds posted gains in August, signaling resilience after steep July losses.
• Shein to Pay Investors $4.4 Billion Amid Valuation Drop Before Hong Kong IPO · Shein will pay up to $4.4 billion to select investors to compensate for a sharp valuation decline ahead of its Hong Kong listing.
• Southeast Asian Budget Airlines Face Fuel Costs and Weak Demand · Southeast Asian budget carriers report losses as high fuel prices and weak household budgets pressure margins.
• Gold Hits 3-Month High on Weak Dollar Ahead of US Inflation Data · Gold prices reached a three-month high driven by a weaker US dollar and anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech.
• Singapore Core Inflation Hits 2% in July Amid Rising Energy and Food Costs · Singapore's core inflation rose to 2% in July driven by higher electricity, gas, and food prices.
• Alibaba Shares Slump After $13 Billion AI Funding Raise · Alibaba stock fell in Hong Kong following a $13 billion share placement to fund AI expansion.
• Hyundai Union Resumes Wage Talks After Rare Full-Day Strike · Hyundai workers resumed wage negotiations after a rare full-day strike over pay and retirement demands.
• Podcast Explores Navigating Salary Transparency and Money Conversations Among Friends · Hosts discuss the challenges of discussing salaries and financial boundaries in friendships.
• KPMG Australia Cuts 360 Jobs Amid Whistleblower Scandal Fallout · KPMG Australia plans to cut 360 employees and 27 partners due to a whistleblower scandal and slowing demand.
• DBS HR Chief Frames AI as Leadership Opportunity to Overcome Cognitive Limits · DBS Bank's Lee Yan Hong argues AI is a cognitive enhancer that drives growth rather than threatening jobs.
• Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life as China's Property Crisis Deepens · Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison while China's property sector faces a six-year slump and stalled recovery.
• Shein Plans HK$13.9 Billion Hong Kong IPO Amid Valuation Decline · Shein Global Holdings seeks up to HK$13.9 billion in a Hong Kong IPO debuting Sept. 1.
• Singapore Exchange seeks to attract young investors amid 12-year trading high · Singapore Exchange aims to dispel the 'boring' market myth to attract younger retail investors following a 52% surge in trading activity.
• Employees May Request Time Off In Lieu for Work Done During Annual Leave · Experts advise employees to request time off in lieu if they work during annual leave, though approval depends on industry and necessity.
• Volkswagen CEO Warns Company Situation Is More Than Critical Ahead of Staff Meetings · Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume warns the company faces a critical state due to global headwinds and Chinese competition.
• Sinopec Profit Rises 19.3% Amid Middle East Conflict and Falling Demand · China's Sinopec reported a 19.3% profit increase in H1 2026 despite war risks and inventory write-downs.
• Alibaba Proposes $13 Billion Hong Kong Share Placement for AI · Alibaba announced a proposed $13 billion Hong Kong share placement to fund AI infrastructure.
• Gold Rises as US Dollar Weakens; STI Slips on SATS Decline · Gold prices climbed while the US dollar softened, but Singapore's STI index fell due to a sharp drop in SATS shares.
• Tesla Teases Cybercab Robotaxi Launch Ahead of Austin Event · Tesla promises exclusive access to its wheelless Cybercab robotaxi at an upcoming Austin event.
• Nvidia Customers Notified of AI Server Price Hikes Above 15%, Bloomberg Reports · Bloomberg reported Nvidia customers were told AI server prices would rise over 15% as memory chip costs soar.
• The Hidden Costs and Rewards of Pet Parenting · A personal account reveals how dog ownership reshapes finances, routines, and mental well-being.
• Desmond Lim Launches Fishlist E-Commerce Platform for Ornamental Fish Industry · Desmond Lim founded Fishlist to digitize the ornamental fish trade and reduce supply chain inefficiencies.
• Fresh Grads Advised First Jobs May Not Be Dream Roles at SPH Expo · Employers at the SPH Media Career Expo urged job seekers to prioritize long-term growth over ideal starting roles.
• US Stocks Rise Daily But Fall Weekly Amid Bond Yields and Iran Tensions · US stocks closed higher on Aug 21 but fell for the week due to bond yield volatility and Middle East uncertainty.
• Singapore workers seek pay transparency amid salary guide anxiety · Singapore employees increasingly demand salary transparency despite current employer discretion on pay disclosure.
• Singapore Salary Guide Ranks Top Jobs by Age and Gender · The Straits Times Singapore Salary Guide reveals top earners and gender pay gaps across 500 occupations.