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Major sea carriers’ Ebit margins expected to turn negative in H2 2025
The average earnings margins for the liner businesses of major ocean shipping companies fell to 8.4 per cent in the quarter to June, as…
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Thai bonds defy global drop as political crisis fuels rate bets
Thailand’s deepening political crisis is insulating its bonds from the global rout, as growing expectations of further interest-rate cuts…
Fashion
Chinese Zara rival Urban Revivo steps up global push with new stores in fashion capitals
China’s Urban Revivo will open a nearly 2,700-square-metre store in London on Wednesday (Sep 3), its second in the city this year, as the…
News
Singapore lists air turbulence as key safety risk in new report
Singapore has pledged to strengthen aviation safety practices around in-flight turbulence after two accidents last year that resulted in…
Business
Big Food goes small: Kraft Heinz bets on simplicity to boost shares
Investment bankers had pitched a breakup to Kraft Heinz for years without success, sources said. The company finally agreed to a split…
Business
GE Aerospace’s Singapore and Malaysia projects to enjoy ‘significant portion’ of new US$75 million investment
Aviation giant GE Aerospace on Wednesday (Sep 3) announced plans to invest US$75 million across its Asia-Pacific (Apac) maintenance,…
News
Who Is Sthephany Canizares? Female Florida Cop Arrested for Firing Gun at Boyfriend after Finding 'Inappropriate Messages' on His Phone
A Florida cop fired her gun outside her home after discovering "inappropriate messages" on her boyfriend's phone, authorities said.…
Business
CNMC shares strike gold as yellow metal surges again; pure gold play on SGX hits S$0.765 new high
Shares of CNMC Goldmine surged by over 12 per cent on Wednesday (Sep 3) – continuing gains since the release of its outstanding H1 results…
Business
CNMC shares strike gold at new high of S$0.765 as yellow metal surges again
This comes on the back of gold prices’ steady rise in recent times, following a season of market volatility Shares of CNMC Goldmine surged…
Business
Hong Kong probes alleged insider trading by staff at HKEX, SFC
Hong Kong is probing allegations of insider dealing that involve at least two individuals at the stock exchange and the city’s financial…
News
Atlanta Mother's Boyfriend Fatally Shoots Her Teenage Son After Mistaking Him for an Intruder
Police in Atlanta are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in his own home after someone allegedly mistook him for a…
Business
Citi appoints ex-JPMorgan banking veteran as Apac investment banking co-head
Citi has named Kaustubh Kulkarni as its new co-head of investment banking for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Asia South. Kulkarni…
News
Las Vegas Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend While He Was Taking Photos of Her Posing With a Gun
A Las Vegas woman has been charged with murder after she fatally shot her boyfriend while he was taking pictures of her posing with a gun.…
Business
HSBC AM joins peers with private equity fund targeting wealthy
HSBC Holdings’ asset management (AM) arm is launching a private equity strategy targeting wealthy clients, the latest move by a major…
Business
ANZ starts cutting jobs in institutional banking division
Precisely how many roles will be eliminated from the restructure remains unclear, and the bank has said that it will update investors on…
Business
Asia: Markets down as gold hits fresh high
Asia markets were down on Wednesday while gold extended its six-day rally after reaching a record high as investors sought safe havens…
Business
China’s chemicals makers reap reward of shift from oil to coal
Falling coal prices are shifting the profitability of China’s chemicals sector, away from traditional oil-based producers to the growing…
Business
Boustead surges 12.8% on the back of Reit listing application
The counter shoots up to S$1.68 as at 10.07 am, gaining S$0.19 from its previous close Shares of engineering and technology group Boustead…
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Money changers facing existential threat from YouTrip, Revolut, Alipay and other multi-currency wallets
For 50 years, The Arcade at Raffles Place has bustled with holidaymakers and retail speculators seeking the best exchange rates to convert…
Business
Hyflux got only $150 million bank loan for S$890 million project because of cash flow concerns
Even after Hyflux won its bid for the S$890 million Tuaspring project in March 2011, it managed to secure only a S$150 million bank loan.…
Business
Hyflux got only S$150 million bank loan for S$890 million project because of cash flow concerns
Even after Hyflux won its bid for the S$890 million Tuaspring project in March 2011, it managed to secure only a S$150 million bank loan.…
Business
Gold extends record run as US rate-cut bets lift appeal
Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday (Sep 3), holding firm above the key US$3,500 level, driven by growing investor…
Business
JPMorgan to boost corporate banking in India on investment jump
JPMorgan Chase is strengthening its corporate banking presence in India, focusing on sectors such as electric vehicles, data centres, and…
Business
Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts
NESTLE’S sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its…