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Tokyo: Nikkei slumps on trade war worries, stronger yen
Japan’s Nikkei share average slumped on Friday (Apr 11) in a brutal end to a volatile week as investors worried about the economic fallout…
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Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod: sources
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public…
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Novartis pledges US$23 billion US investment as tariffs loom
Trump has repeatedly said he intends to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, citing the industry’s reliance on manufacturing sites around…
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Quick Divorce Guide: What You Need to Know
Divorce can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out process. If you’re looking for a quick divorce, there are…
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Indonesian coffee chain Fore says its IPO oversubscribed by 200 times
The seven-year old company is the first domestic coffee chain to list on the bourse Indonesian coffee chain Fore said on Friday (Apr 11)…
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US dollar weakens against Singdollar as tariff uncertainty roils markets
The US dollar fell to its weakest point against the Singapore dollar since November 2024, as markets continued to be volatile following…
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USD weakens against SGD as tariff uncertainty roils markets
The US dollar fell to its weakest point against the Singapore dollar since November 2024, as markets continued to be volatile following…
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Buying the dip, nervous selling drive trading volumes up in Singapore amid tariff volatility
Brokerages recorded a surge in trading activity amid heightened market volatility after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping…
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China tech faces worry beyond tariffs after US$350 billion wipeout
Even as China’s tech stocks begin to recoup some of their recent big losses, some investors and analysts are eyeing looming concerns that…
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Berkshire sells 90 billion yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway priced 90 billion yen (S$628 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11), completing the yen deal even as sharp market…
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Berkshire yen bond deal is its smallest ever amid trade war
Berkshire Hathaway sold 90 billion yen (S$834 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11) in its smallest yen deal ever in a market rocked by an…
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Stocks to watch: Sats, CapitaLand Investment
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 11). Sats: Terminal operator…
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Harley-Davidson explores US$1 billion-plus sale of financing arm
Harley-Davidson is exploring options for its financing arm including a sale, which could fetch at least US$1 billion, according to sources…
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Chinese tea chain Chagee launches US IPO, defying stock slump
Chagee Holdings, a Chinese bubble tea chain, is seeking to raise US$411 million in an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, despite…
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US: S&P 500 ends down 3.5% as stocks resume tariff sell-off
Wall Street stocks suffered another battering on Thursday, giving back a sizeable portion of the prior session’s gains as investors…
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Reframing social sustainability for board leadership
IN THE evolving sustainability landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors take centre stage, with the social dimension…
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UBS sticks to US$3 billion share buyback plan despite capital changes, global uncertainty
[LUCERNE, Switzerland] UBS chairman Colm Kelleher on Thursday (Apr 10) reiterated the Swiss bank’s intention to repurchase shares to the…
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Singapore shares rebound on Thursday, mirroring regional indices; STI up 5.4%
Most of the Straits Times Index (STI) constituents clocked gains on Thursday (Apr 10), as regional indices rebounded. The STI closed up…
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China announces quartz discovery vital to chips to rival US mine
The timing of the announcement highlights Beijing’s desire to minimise leverage points the US China announced it has discovered new…
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Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility
In agribusiness where volatility stays, food giant Cargill is responding to its customers’ evolving needs with flexibility and innovation.…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars ahead of US tariffs
Major tech companies, including Alphabet and Meta Platforms, have not revised plans to invest tens of billions of US dollars in artificial…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) quarterly revenue rose a larger-than-anticipated 42 per cent, reflecting strengthening…
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Tesla’s Saudi Arabia entry puts ‘funding secured’ feud to rest
Tesla is opening up shop in Saudi Arabia in the latest sign Elon Musk has put to rest a once-bitter feud with one of the kingdom’s most…
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Nissan taps SoftBank-backed startup Wayve for AI driving system
The London-based company has tested its software using Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles, racking up…