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Ex-Goldman analyst’s hedge fund reaps 300% on small Japan banks
Katsunori Tanaka spent most of his 19 years at Goldman Sachs scrutinising Japan’s biggest banks as an equity analyst. Now he’s making…
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China’s steel market is still in thrall to bleak property data
Chinese steel prices are languishing, despite signs of resilience in the wider economy and the approach of peak demand season in the…
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23andMe’s bankruptcy puts 15 million users’ DNA info on auction block
Millions of Americans who sent their saliva to 23andMe in the hopes of finding lost relatives or identifying health risks buried in their…
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Boeing seeks to withdraw guilty plea deal in deadly crashes of 737 MAX jets: WSJ
Boeing is seeking to withdraw an agreement to plead guilty in a criminal case that blamed the company for deceiving regulators before two…
Business
Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in share sale for business expansion
China’s Xiaomi Corp said on Tuesday it had raised US$5.5 billion in an upsized share sale that will help fund the acceleration of its…
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Crypto exchange Kraken explores up to US$1 billion debt package
Crypto exchange Kraken is exploring raising as much as US$1 billion in debt ahead of a potential initial public offering, according to…
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23andMe shares tumble after bankruptcy filing and California attorney general's privacy warning
South San Francisco-based genetic testing venture 23andMe saw its shares plunge more than 50% Monday after the company announced it had…
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South Korea’s Hyundai to announce US$20 billion US investment, new steel plant
[WASHINGTON/SEOUL] South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is set to announce a US$20 billion investment in the US at the White House on Monday…
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US: Wall St opens higher on Trump's softened tariff stance
US stock indexes opened higher on Monday (Mar 24), helped by signs the Trump administration is taking a measured approach on tariffs…
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BYD surpasses US$100 billion in annual sales, beating estimates
BYD’s sales last year surpassed the US$100 billion mark, leapfrogging Elon Musk’s Tesla on revenue, as the Chinese auto giant wows…
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ESR Reit completes sale of two logistic warehouses for S$6.8 million
THE manager of ESR Real Estate Investment Trust (ESR Reit) has completed the divestment of two logistics properties in Singapore for S$6.8…
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DBS’ new CEO Tan open to ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions
DBS Group’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is open to “bolt-on” acquisitions, and will focus on boosting the Singaporean lender’s high-return…
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China’s Xiaomi to raise up to US$5.27 billion from share sale
The money raised is earmarked for business expansion, investment in research and technology development and general corporate purposes…
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Digital Payment Revolution: Keep Up or Get Left Behind
Digital payment systems are reshaping the way we handle transactions today. With the rapid growth of technology and changing consumer…
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Malaysia central bank sees significant growth hurdles ahead
Malaysia’s central bank said growth risks loom large in its monetary policy considerations, as brewing global trade disputes and…
Business
BOJ to raise rates if price outlooks to be achieved, deputy governor says
The Bank of Japan would continue raising interest rates if the central bank’s outlooks on the economy and prices are likely to be…
Business
Nvidia investors look to CEO keynote to keep rebound going
Nvidia shareholders are hoping that a keynote speech from chief executive Jensen Huang can deliver enough optimism to help sustain the…
Business
Business Equipment: Asset or Liability?
Understanding the nature of your equipment is key to managing your finances when running a business. Equipment plays a vital role in…
Business
S-Reits surge as banks decline; see beginnings of a rebound
Trade tensions in global markets were evident in the performance of global banks in recent weeks. The Singapore trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB…
Business
Career Coaches: Worth the Money?
Are you considering hiring a career coach but unsure if it’s worth the expense? You’re not alone. Many people hesitate to invest in…
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Living Will vs. Regular Will: The Difference Could Save Your Life
When it comes to planning for the future, understanding the difference between a living will and a regular will is vital. While they may…
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Musk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid protests
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told employees to hold on to their stock and stay optimistic amid a series of blows to his company’s…
Business
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s 2024 pay down 5.5% at S$15 million despite record net profit
UOB chief executive officer Wee Ee Cheong’s annual salary for 2024 dipped, despite the bank reporting a record net profit for the full…
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Majority of Chocolate Finance withdrawals have been paid out
As at Friday (Mar 21), all redemption requests that Chocolate Finance received between Mar 10 and the 1 pm cut-off on Mar 18 have been…