Anthropic’s Amodei rejects open model ban but calls for testing
'Let me state it clearly so that there is no doubt: Anthropic has never advocated for a ban on open-weights models,' Amodei wrote.
Gold declines as traders weigh prospects for interest-rate hike
Spot gold slipped 0.7% to $4 047.22 an ounce at 10:25 a.m. in Singapore.
BYD takes on rivals in Japan with its own electric mini car
Cheap and ultra-compact 'kei,' or lightweight, cars account for nearly 40% of new vehicle sales in Japan.
Bitcoin weakens in Asia trading as Fed rate decision looms
Bitcoin fell as much as 2.3% to $63 414 by 9 a.m. in Singapore, its lowest level in 11 days.
Vodacom cuts dividend payout ratio
A look at whether telecoms still deserve a place in investment portfolios after Vodacom’s latest update, and how the shift to digital wallets is reshaping the future of payments.
Trump sees ‘good chance’ of Iran deal after pause in strikes
Engaged in diplomatic talks to end the Middle East conflict, but warned the two sides would return to fighting if negotiations didn’t yield a deal.
Police probe ties between teen shooters at Seattle food festival
The mass shooting near the city’s iconic Space Needle killed two people, in addition to one of the suspected gunman, age 19.
Oil extends decline as optimism over Iran talks gains traction
Brent for September settlement fell 1.4% to $87.15 a barrel at 10:22 a.m. in Singapore.
The world is richer than ever, and that might be the problem
Much of the recent wealth growth has come from asset price inflation rather than the building or development of anything new.
Outa sounds alarm over Inseta fund that surged from R20m to R443m
While 879 student beneficiaries reportedly went unpaid for the first five months of 2026.