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Asia: Markets rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears
Asian stocks rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday (Apr 23) after Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the head of the…
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Permira shuts Hong Kong, Shanghai offices in pivot to India
Permira Holdings is overhauling its Asia strategy, closing offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai and shuffling senior leadership to India,…
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Frasers Hospitality Trust undergoes strategic review
Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) is undergoing a strategy review, though there is currently no certainty if its existing business strategy…
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Keppel Reit Q1 distributable income falls 3.5% to S$48.4 million
Keppel Reit reported on Wednesday (Apr 23) that its distributable income from operations fell 3.5 per cent to S$48.4 million on the year…
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Trump Media pushes forward with pivot to crypto, ETF plans
US President Donald Trump’s social media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group, said on Tuesday (Apr 22) it had reached a binding agreement…
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Huawei’s expansion in smart driving stirs competition, scrutiny
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s pivot into cars has become a high-profile success story. Its SU7 is a hit, forecast to sell 350,000…
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German software maker SAP beats operating profit estimates for first quarter
SAP continues to expect cloud revenues in a range of 21.6 billion euros to 21.9 billion euros for the year, the company says German…
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Tesla profit falls in the wake of brand controversy and tariffs
Tesla is off to a bumpy start this year. The electric vehicle giant’s profit plunged 71% in the first quarter to $409 million as the…
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More nominee shareholders, accounts could be detrimental to investor protection
The travails of Dasin Retail Trust (DRT) unitholders continue. From a unit price of around S$0.80 in 2020, the counter’s value has…
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How Visual Learning Can Help GMAT Takers
A GMAT expert explains why visual learning is the ultimate study hack—and how a new OnDemand course helps high achievers master hard…
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European shares close higher as financials, L’Oreal rise; Fed spat still a worry
European shares ended slightly higher on Tuesday (Apr 22) on the back of rising financials and post-earnings gains in L’Oreal, though…
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Sales Automation: Robot Takeover or Helper?
In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are constantly looking for ways to streamline their processes and improve efficiency.…
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Boeing to sell Jeppesen unit to Thoma Bravo for US$10.55 billion
Boeing said on Tuesday (Apr 22) it would sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to…
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Bitcoin rallies 20% during market turmoil to diverge from tech
Bitcoin advanced to the highest level since early March, fueling optimism that the biggest digital token is finally breaking free of a…
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CDL unit raises offer for M&C New Zealand to NZ$2.80 a share
The higher offer reflects 60% premium to 1-month volume weighted average share price of NZ$1.75 City Development Limited’s (CDL) wholly…
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Singapore stocks continue to rally on Tuesday; STI up 1%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Tuesday (Apr 22), even as other Asian markets delivered a mixed performance amid trade uncertainty. The…
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Ericsson expands manufacturing in India to make antennas
The company expects to export a significant portion of the antennas manufactured in India after meeting domestic needs Sweden’s Ericsson…
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The yen strengthens past 140 per dollar for the first time since September
The yen advanced past the psychological level of 140 against the US dollar as investors sought alternatives to the greenback amid…
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Chinese tech firms eye US listings despite widespread ructions
The US market’s high liquidity is a lure for Chinese companies, while investment banks can earn higher fees on share sales Beijing Smart…
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Meta appoints new Singapore country director Nicole Tan
She will spearhead digital innovation and AI opportunities for businesses in the country Meta has appointed Nicole Tan as its new country…
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China’s Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
The company will sign a contract to sell cars into Singapore this week, CEO William Li says China’s Nio said on Tuesday (Apr 22) it would…
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China’s Nio looks to European partners to overcome expansion challenges
Nio, which is preparing to launch its lower-priced Firefly and Onvo sub-brands in Europe, is recalibrating its expansion strategy due to…
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JPMorgan to expand San Francisco office in boost to downtown
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its San Francisco office and committing its marquee healthcare conference to the city for another year,…
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Gold rises to a record US$3,500 as traders seek safe havens
Gold surged past US$3,500 an ounce for the first time before paring some gains, as concern that President Donald Trump could fire Federal…