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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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When to Hire a CPA: Signs You Can't Ignore
If you’re running a business, you might wonder, “when do I need a CPA?” It’s an important question because there are moments when having a…
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Liz Earle Is Returning to the U.S. With Amazon Launch
Liz Earle is returning to the U.S. The brand, founded by botanical beauty expert Liz Earle in 1995, is reentering the U.S. market on…
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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…
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Asia: Stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs
Asian stocks rocketed on Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on…
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Elisabetta Franchi Unveils Milan Flagship, Marks Brand’s Evolution and Global Ambitions
MILAN — Elisabetta Franchi believes Milan embodies “elegance, innovation and beauty.” Accordingly, the Italian designer has selected the…
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Chinese sellers on Amazon to hike prices or exit US as tariffs soar, association says
Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the US or quit that market due to the “unprecedented blow”…
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CEOs brace for recession even after tariff reprieve boosts stocks
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day reprieve on some tariffs sent the stock market soaring on Wednesday (Apr 9). The chaos sown by his…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, SGX, SIA, DBS, UOB, Venture, YZJ Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Apr 10). ST Engineering: The company…
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Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it’s made in US: Bank of America report
It’s possible for Apple to move its iPhone production to the US, but it would almost double the cost of making the device while creating…
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Amazon seeks partners for US$15 billion warehouse expansion plan
Amazon.com is considering a US$15 billion warehouse expansion plan for nearly 80 new logistics facilities in US cities and rural areas…
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Europe: Shares resume selloff as trade war escalates; healthcare slumps
EUROPEAN shares tumbled further on Wednesday as China more than doubled its tariffs on US imports, with healthcare stocks leading declines…
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Remembering Darshan Mehta, Former CEO of Reliance Brands
Darshan Mehta would have scoffed at being called a legend. But it is the word being used by the retail and fashion industry to describe…
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Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI's for-profit restructuring
SAN FRANCISCO — A coalition of California nonprofits, foundations and labor groups are raising concerns about ChatGPT maker OpenAI, urging…
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Faherty Expands ‘Second Wave’ Resale Program With Mail-in Option
Surf-inspired lifestyle brand Faherty first launched its resale program, Second Wave, back in 2023 — and now, they’re expanding their…
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US: Wall Street mixed at open as China raises tariffs on US goods
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed at the open on Wednesday (Apr 9) after China announced more levies on US goods, retaliating against…
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US asset sell-off hammers greenback against safe-haven currencies, euro
THE US dollar dropped versus safe-haven currencies and the euro on Wednesday (Apr 9) as investors worried about the economic impact of US…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…