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Brent crude futures fall more than 7% March 10 : Brent crude fell more than 7 per cent on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies.Brent crude futures were at $91.71 a barrel, down $7.25, or 7.3 per cent, by 0001 GMT. The con

Brent crude futures fall more than 7% - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/brent-crude-futures-fall-more-7-5982981

Japan upgrades Q4 GDP on robust business investment TOKYO, March 10 : Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the final three months of 2025, thanks to rapid business investment, revised data showed on Tuesday, although the Middle East conflict casts a shadow over the growth outlook.Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.3 per cent, quicker than t

Japan upgrades Q4 GDP on robust business investment - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japan-upgrades-q4-gdp-robust-business-investment-5982986

German publishers reject Apple's revised app tracking rules, urge antitrust fine BRUSSELS, March 10 : Apple's proposed changes to its app tracking rules do not resolve antitrust issues in the mobile advertising market, associations representing German publishers and advertisers said on Tuesday as they urged the country's antitrust authority to slap a fine on the U.S. tech giant. The call

German publishers reject Apple's revised app tracking rules, urge antitrust fine - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/german-publishers-reject-apples-revised-app-tracking-rules-urge-antitrust-fine-5982971

Japan upgrades Q4 GDP to annualised 1.3% expansion TOKYO, March 10 : Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the October-December period from the previous quarter, revised gross domestic product (GDP) data showed on Tuesday.The revised figure released by the Cabinet Office showed the economy expanded an annualised 1.3 per cent in the fourth qu

Japan upgrades Q4 GDP to annualised 1.3% expansion - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/japan-upgrades-q4-gdp-annualised-13-expansion-5982951

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East The widening Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide.Those disruptions caused oil to spike on Monday (Mar 9), only for it to swiftly fa

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-war-oil-prices-middle-east-5982956

One Ok Rock in Singapore: Japanese rock icons ignite Indoor Stadium with powerhouse vocals and showmanship Japanese rock band One Ok Rock performed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday (Mar 8) as part of their Detox world tour.

One Ok Rock in Singapore: Japanese rock icons ignite Indoor Stadium with powerhouse vocals and showmanship - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/one-ok-rock-detox-singapore-concert-2026-review-5981746

Goldman pitches hedge funds product to bet against corporate loans, source says NEW YORK, March 9 : Wall Street investment banking giant Goldman Sachs is pitching hedge funds a financial product that allows them to take a short or long position on corporate loans, a source familiar with the matter said.The product, known as a total return swap, is a derivative contract that allows invest

Goldman pitches hedge funds product to bet against corporate loans, source says - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/goldman-pitches-hedge-funds-product-bet-against-corporate-loans-source-says-5982916

From KL to K-pop: How Malaysian fashion label Joe Chia won over S.Coups, Felix and other global stars Once a tiny indie label tucked above a button shop in Kuala Lumpur, Joe Chia is now a global name worn by K-pop stars like Seventeen’s S.Coups and Stray Kids’ Felix. Founders Joe Chia and Melissa Deng tell us how they built one of Asia’s most compelling menswear brands.

From KL to K-pop: How Malaysian fashion label Joe Chia won over S.Coups, Felix and other global stars - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/joe-chia-malaysian-fashion-designer-5946276

South Korea revised Q4 2025 GDP -0.2% q/q, vs -0.3% seen earlier SEOUL, March 10 : South Korea's economy contracted in the final quarter of 2025 at a slightly milder pace than previously estimated, revised central bank data showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product fell 0.2 per cent in the October-December quarter from three months earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis,

South Korea revised Q4 2025 GDP -0.2% q/q, vs -0.3% seen earlier - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/south-korea-revised-q4-2025-gdp-02-qq-vs-03-seen-earlier-5982851

West Ham reach FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford LONDON, March 9 : West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos struck the winning spot kick as his side beat visitors Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal time on Monday to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Brentford twice battled back from a goal down to force extra time

West Ham reach FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/west-ham-reach-fa-cup-quarter-finals-shootout-win-over-brentford-5982811

Neymar injury doubt casts shadow over Brazil recall hopes March 9 : Neymar will miss Santos' Brazilian Championship match against Mirassol on Tuesday with lingering muscle fatigue, dealing a fresh blow to the forward's hopes of forcing his way back into Brazil's squad ahead of the World Cup.Santos said Neymar's absence was precautionary but the timing is awkward, wi

Neymar injury doubt casts shadow over Brazil recall hopes - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/neymar-injury-doubt-casts-shadow-over-brazil-recall-hopes-5982841

West Ham into FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford LONDON, March 9 : West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos struck the winning spot kick as his side beat Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout on Monday after a 2-2 draw in normal time to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.They will host Leeds United on the weekend of April 4-5. West Ham

West Ham into FA Cup quarter-finals with shootout win over Brentford - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/west-ham-fa-cup-quarter-finals-shootout-win-over-brentford-5982811

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life after gambling investigation March 9 : Major League Soccer has handed lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for violating its gambling policy, the league announced on Monday.Jones, 29, played 23 games for Columbus Crew in 2024 and 2025, while 28-year-old Yeboah was his teammate before joining Los Angeles FC in J

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life after gambling investigation - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/mls-bans-jones-yeboah-life-after-gambling-investigation-5982796

Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete' TEHRAN: President Donald Trump indicated for the first time on Monday (Mar 9) that US military operations in Iran could be coming to an end, saying the war was "very complete" and progressing ahead of schedule.

Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete' - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/war-iran-trump-hints-end-operations-5982776

Can whisky taste like a place – or is terroir a myth? From Islay-grown barley to Japan’s mizunara oak, producers are increasingly chasing a sense of place. But in a spirit shaped as much by craft as by climate – from fermentation to cask choice – the question is how much of a dram truly comes from the land.

Can whisky taste like a place – or is terroir a myth? - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/whisky-terroir-real-or-story-5978371

Can whisky taste like a place – or is terroir a myth? From Islay-grown barley to Japan’s mizunara oak, producers are increasingly chasing a sense of place. But in a spirit shaped as much by craft as by climate – from fermentation to cask choice – the question is how much of a dram truly comes from the land.

Can whisky taste like a place – or is terroir a myth? - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/whisky-terroir-real-or-story-5978371

Nurses beyond borders: India's nursing talent heads abroad amid low pay, high global demand India trains nearly 400,000 nurses annually, more than any other country. In the second of a four-part series on the global nursing shortage, CNA looks at why Indian nurses are seeking work elsewhere.

Nurses beyond borders: India's nursing talent heads abroad amid low pay, high global demand - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/nurses-beyond-borders-india-migration-overseas-healthcare-jobs-5981101

Outdoor display areas outside HDB shops offered online for sublets despite rules Unrelated trades are not allowed at these spaces as they are meant as an extension of the existing shops’ operations.

Outdoor display areas outside HDB shops offered online for sublets despite rules - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/outdoor-display-areas-yellow-boxes-sublet-rent-hdb-5911981

Commentary: How do we escape the air-conditioning trap? Expecting people to give up air-conditioning is unrealistic, which means we must find ways to ensure that cooling our spaces does not warm the planet further, says NUS’ Khoo Teng Chye.

Commentary: How do we escape the air-conditioning trap? - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-air-conditioning-trap-sustainable-design-buildings-5981246

Commentary: The oil pipelines that could decide the Iran war Two pipelines owned by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates may serve as temporary cushions and slow, though not stop, rising oil prices, says Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

Commentary: The oil pipelines that could decide the Iran war - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/strait-hormuz-iran-war-oil-pipelines-saudi-arabia-uae-5981156

Wall St ends higher as hopes of Iran war resolution offset inflation fears Wall Street bounced back after the US president said the US-Israeli war on Iran is “very far ahead” of schedule, despite rising oil prices from disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.

Wall St ends higher as hopes of Iran war resolution offset inflation fears - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-stocks-wall-street-oil-trump-iran-war-israel-5982696

Trading Day: Wall Street roars back on war resolution hopes

Trading Day: Wall Street roars back on war resolution hopes - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/trading-day-wall-street-roars-back-war-resolution-hopes-5982681

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down, advisor Toni Schneider named interim chief March 9 : Jay Graber is stepping down as the CEO of Bluesky and will transition to the role of chief innovation officer at the social media platform.Graber, who was named to lead Bluesky in 2021, will be replaced by advisor Toni Schneider as interim CEO, she said in a blog posted to the company's website.

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down, advisor Toni Schneider named interim chief - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-steps-down-advisor-toni-schneider-named-interim-chief-5982631

Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports US President Donald Trump claimed the US is “very far ahead” of his initial timeline in the war against Iran and said he is “thinking about taking over” the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-iran-israel-war-russia-oil-hormuz-5982596

Lawsuit challenges US policy barring visas for social media researchers March 9 : A group of technology researchers filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has adopted an unconstitutional policy that targets foreign nationals who study disinformation and hate speech on social media for visa denials and deportation.The San Francisco-bas

Lawsuit challenges US policy barring visas for social media researchers - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/lawsuit-challenges-us-policy-barring-visas-social-media-researchers-5982606

Explainer-Anthropic's case against the government: what the AI company says happened March 9 : Anthropic sued the U.S. government on Monday, escalating a dispute the AI company frames as retaliation for refusing to remove safety limits on its Claude model.The Amazon-backed company said it was willing to work with the military. Just not on any terms.It has also filed a related case in t

Explainer-Anthropic's case against the government: what the AI company says happened - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/explainer-anthropics-case-against-government-what-ai-company-says-happened-5982621

Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecasts revenue above estimates March 9 : Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Monday, betting on growing demand for its artificial intelligence-powered servers that are equipped with Nvidia's chips.The company expects quarterly revenue to be between $9.6 billion to $10.0 billion, above t

Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecasts revenue above estimates - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/hewlett-packard-enterprise-forecasts-revenue-above-estimates-5982586

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in FA Cup quarters March 9 : Manchester City will welcome Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to second-tier side Southampton following Monday’s draw.Pep Guardiola's City secured their last-eight spot with a 3-1 victory at Newcastle United on Saturday, while Liverpool progressed

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in FA Cup quarters - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/man-city-host-liverpool-arsenal-visit-southampton-in-fa-cup-quarters-5982581

US Democrats urge impartial probe of Iran school blast US Democratic lawmakers have urged the Pentagon to conduct a “fully and impartially reviewed” investigation into the strike on the girls’ school in Iran’s southern city of Minab, saying the “killing of school children is appalling and unacceptable under any circumstance.”

US Democrats urge impartial probe of Iran school blast - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-pentagon-israel-strike-war-school-5982476

Analysis:Surging oil drives worries for US stock investors NEW YORK, March 9 : A stunning surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel is rattling U.S. stock investors, as they brace for an even sharper rise in energy prices that could stagger the economy and further damage equities.The 50 per cent jump in U.S. crude to its highest level in more than three years is among

Analysis:Surging oil drives worries for US stock investors - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/analysissurging-oil-drives-worries-us-stock-investors-5982546