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An old luxury watch is placed into a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London, Britain on June 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

When time turns to bullion: Gold rush reshapes second-hand luxury watch market

The US’ long-awaited update to its  military watch list on June 8, 2026, included e-commerce giant Alibaba, the world’s largest solar panel makers Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology, drawing China’s ire, threatening fragile bilateral ties.  — Reuters pic

China fumes as US puts Alibaba, BYD and friends on military watchlist

Tata iPhone supplier faces shutdown threat over alleged groundwater contamination

Elon Musk is the world’s richest man in June 2026 as his wealth surpasses the trillion-dollar mark following SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO. — AFP pic

What a trillion dollars means: Inside the scale and risks of Musk’s fortune

Currency markets are expected to remain volatile as investors watch US Federal Reserve policy signals, inflation trends and geopolitical developments that could influence the ringgit’s near-term direction. — Reuters file pic

Dollar showdown week: Fed signals, oil risks and US-Iran talks drive ringgit outlook

Economists warn that Indonesia is at risk of inflation as its government bolsters policy measures to steady the rupiah. — Unsplash pic

Indonesia’s rupiah defence strategy comes at cost of higher household burden

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1win VIP Community Member Ilia Topuria Sets for Historic UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

A billboard truck featuring the image of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison with US President Donald Trump is driven outside the Dolby Theater’s Hollywood Boulevard location, days before the 98th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Hollywood giant born: US clears Paramount’s US$111b Warner Bros takeover

Electric motorcyclists gather in Nairobi for an EV parade during the national fuel price crisis, May 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

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The 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum

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Shopee Hyper Brand Day: Score Up to 70% Off TTRacing and PRISM+ Deals This World Cup Season

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Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings

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TVBS deploys AI translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei keynote

MAG president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has been appointed to IATA’s board of governors for a three-year term until 2029. — Picture via X

MAG chief Nasaruddin appointed to IATA board of governors for three-year term

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New Quality, Shared Future – Beijing CBD Extends a Global Invitation for Cooperation

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Singapore Music School Launches Structured Beginner String Learning Method