BUSINESS
Gold, silver jump as Venezuela tensions add to geopolitical risk
President Donald Trump said the US plans to “run” Venezuela after ousting Maduro over the weekend, leaving the future governance of the South American nation uncertain.
BUSINESS
India likely to retain 4% inflation target for its central bank
The Reserve Bank of India currently aims to keep inflation anchored around 4%, the mid-point of a 2%-6% range mandated by the government
BUSINESS
Air India kicks off search to replace CEO amid persistent losses
Current CEO Campbell Wilson, whose contract expires in mid-2027 will not be offered an extension, the people said, asking for anonymity to discuss private decisions.
BUSINESS
Hedge fund Tribeca eyes Venezuela gold rush after 127% gain
The rapid attempt to weigh up investment opportunities in the country comes after the US snatched Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro in an audacious raid. But there is still huge uncertainty about what comes next.
COMPANIES
Crises at top India airlines strain aviation boom
IndiGo, which controls two-thirds of the market, suffered an unprecedented meltdown when pilot shortages and software glitches stretched its tightly-run schedules to breaking point in early December
BUSINESS
SBI Funds Management taps Citi, HSBC for $1.4 billion IPO
Deliberations are ongoing and the details of the offering could change, people aware of the development said
BUSINESS
From Baidu unit to Jio, Asia’s IPO boom shows no sign of slowing
Share listings, placements and block trades across Asia Pacific raised $262.7 billion in 2025, the most in four years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
BUSINESS
Goldman says Venezuela oil output may rise in the long term
While Venezuela was once an oil-producing powerhouse, output has declined precipitously over the past two decades.
BUSINESS
Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble
At Venezuela’s oil ports, the equipment is in such poor shape that it takes up to five days to fully load supertankers that deliver crude to China. Seven years ago, it took just one day.
WORLD
Asian shares hit record, oil swings on Venezuela
MSCI’s Asian stock index jumped 0.7% at the open after a widely watched technology gauge hit an all-time high
WORLD
China social media hails US’ Maduro move as Taiwan template: 'Perfect blueprint'
Trump’s operation against the Venezuelan strongman shot to the top of China’s Weibo late Saturday, with the topic gaining some 440 million views on the X-like platform
WORLD
Trump sees US oil producers spending billions in Venezuela
Trump described an ambitious vision to use US financial resources and industry knowhow to restore the South American nation’s oil sector to its former glory
TECHNOLOGY
AI bubble fears and policy splits loom over Asia stocks in 2026
The investment frenzy over AI played a key role in driving Asian stocks’ outperformance versus their global peers last year
WORLD
Saudi Arabia calls for Yemen talks as tensions rise with UAE
The UAE’s ministry of defense said following the eruption of clashes that it has completed the withdrawal of all its armed forces from Yemen, according to a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency.
BUSINESS
US stocks inch higher as chips bump offsets ‘expensive’ S&P 500
The benchmark index rose 0.2%, with eight of 11 sectors in the green, led by energy and industrials. Consumer discretionary, communications and consumer staples declined.
MARKETS
Bridgewater, D.E. Shaw among top hedge fund gainers of 2025
Bridgewater, the 50-year-old firm, posted double-digit returns across strategies
WORLD
Trump blocks HieFo chip deal with Emcore over security concerns
The companies in 2024 announced that they had completed a deal to sell New Jersey-based Emcore’s chips business and indium phosphide wafer fabrication operations for $2.92 million.
WORLD
Wall Street carries big expectations after best run since 2009
Measured across global stocks, bonds, credit and commodities, 2025 delivered the strongest cross-asset performance since 2009 — a year marked by crisis-level valuations and sweeping policy intervention.
WORLD
Mamdani begins term by wiping out 15 months of Adams’ orders
Those charges were later dropped by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump. Mamdani’s action is designed to ensure “a fresh start for the incoming administration,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
BUSINESS
Tesla loses EV crown to BYD after second annual sales drop
BYD, by contrast, increased battery-electric vehicle sales both for the quarter and the full year, delivering almost 2.26 million EVs in 2025 to Tesla’s 1.64 million.
WORLD
Asia senior investment banker hires jump 60%, survey shows
India accounted for 3% of hires, down from 13% in 2024
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
DeepSeek touts new training method as China pushes AI efficiency
Such publications from DeepSeek have foreshadowed the release of major models in the past
BUSINESS
Oil steadies with OPEC+, Venezuela in focus at start of new year
Trump administration stepped up a campaign against Venezuela’s oil exports by sanctioning companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China, along with vessels accused of evading curbs.
BUSINESS
Gold and silver open 2026 with gains following huge annual surge
Gold gained 0.7% to $4,348.42 an ounce at 8:00 a.m. in Singapore.
