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Singapore’s collective sale regime is facing a legislative change. The Ministry of Law introduced the Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament, proposing a tiered consent framework that lowers the approval barrier for older private residential properties. Under the existing framework, which has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 1999, most developments require … Read more

European football’s governing body UEFA has threatened The New York Times and its president, Gianni Infantino, with legal action, arbitration, and regulatory complaints following a scrapped commercial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments. UEFA Threatens FIFA and Gianni Infantino With Legal Action The controversy centers on the proposed creation of … Read more

Ghana’s cocoa production is projected to drop by at least 16% in the 2026 to 2027 season, driven by excessive rain, potential El Niño conditions, and plant diseases. Market regulator COCOBOD confirmed the downturn, which compounds existing agricultural pressures in the world’s leading cocoa-producing region. Weather Extremes and Biological Pressures Drive the 2026-2027 Decline Market … Read more

Singapore beauty and wellness chain DNA Brands has agreed to provide up to S$1 million in refunds following an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore. Regulators found that staff used high-pressure sales tactics, including applying facial masks to keep customers trapped in treatment rooms until they agreed to purchase packages. High-Pressure Tactics … Read more

Angola produced 15.2 million carats of diamonds valued at $1.81 billion in 2025, ranking behind only Russia and Botswana globally. While state officials push to expand cutting, polishing, and local jewelry manufacturing, the country’s dominant diamond mine estimates that historical marketing rules have cost it hundreds of millions in lost revenue. Reforming the Diamond Marketing … Read more

Kia Sales Indonesia launched the second-generation Seltos on July 29, 2026, at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang. Built on the K3 platform, the redesigned five-seater SUV starts at 359 million rupiah across three variants, offering a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine and advanced driver assistance systems. Pricing and Variant Lineup at the Gaikindo Indonesia … Read more

Asian chip stocks plunged for a second session Wednesday as South Korean memory giant SK Hynix reported record quarterly earnings that fell short of market forecasts. The disappointing results and rising concerns over Chinese semiconductor advancements triggered broad regional losses, pulling down major technology shares across global markets. SK Hynix Earnings Disappoint Despite Record Profit … Read more

Global Dominion Access released an interim financial report for the first half of 2026, detailing economic and financial performance across revenue, operating margins, EBITDA, and net profit while also outlining shareholder return and ownership structure. Global Dominion Access SA has released an analysis of its results for the first six months of 2026, providing stakeholders … Read more

While designed to help families and struggling hospitality businesses, analysts debate whether temporary discounts drive genuine new visits or simply subsidize trips people planned anyway. The Great British Summer Savings Scheme and What It Costs The long summer holidays routinely stretch household finances. Day trips to theme parks, zoos, and soft play centres accumulate costs … Read more

Sir Ian Wood, the billionaire philanthropist and towering figure of the UK oil and gas industry who turned a family fishing boat repair yard into a global engineering player, has died at the age of 84. His family announced he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. From Aberdeen Fishing Roots to a … Read more

Global military expenditure climbed to $2.88 trillion as defense agencies rapidly accelerate software acquisitions. Tech firms and traditional arms manufacturers compete fiercely for billions in contracts, reshaping defense budgets around advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and real-time battlefield data integration across international operations. For centuries, building national defense meant procuring heavy hardware like tanks, aircraft, … Read more

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have paused their $111 billion merger until June 2027 as they fight antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 states and the Writers Guild of America, bringing huge financial stakes and regulatory scrutiny to the proposed union of major Hollywood studios and newsrooms. Litigation and Temporary Restraining Orders Force a Halt The … Read more