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Trump signs orders to revive US leadership in nuclear power
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) signed orders meant to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants, including small, untested designs that offer the promise of...
China’s GAC starts auto sales in Brazil, eyes local plant by late 2026
[SAO PAULO] Chinese automaker GAC announced on Friday (May 23) its product launch in Brazil, saying it expects its line of hybrid and electric cars to garner market acceptance...
Trump threatens EU, smartphones as tariff rhetoric escalates
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump dug in on his threat to impose a 50 per cent tariff on the European Union and said a potential 25 per cent charge...
Europe: Stocks close week lower on Trump’s EU, Apple tariff threats
[BENGALURU] European shares closed sharply lower on Friday (May 23) after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats of tariffs on the European Union and smartphone giant Apple, reigniting...
5 Investing Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Under30CEO is a publication dedicated to young people dreaming big. Since its founding in 2008, the site has been committed to inspiring, educating, and featuring the doers of the...
Oil slides nearly 2% as Trump recommends 50% EU tariff
Published Fri, May 23, 2025 · 09:35 PM[LONDON] Oil prices dropped by nearly 2 per cent on Friday (May 23) and were set for their first weekly decline in...
RBI’s record US$31.6 billion payout to bolster government finances
A bonanza from the central bank will help meet the government’s 4.4% fiscal deficit target for the current financial yearPublished Fri, May 23, 2025 · 08:21 PM[NEW DELHI] India’s...
Trump targets Samsung, Apple phones with 25% tariff threat
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said that the tariffs he threatened against Apple earlier on Friday (May 23) would also be aimed at a wider range of device makers,...
The Hour Glass H2 profit falls 6% to S$74.4 million on increased operating expenses  
[SINGAPORE] The Hour Glass has reported a 6 per cent drop in net profit to S$74.4 million in the six months ended March 2025, from S$79.5 million in the...
Sats Q4 profit rises 18.3% to S$38.7 million
[SINGAPORE] In-flight caterer Sats on Friday (May 23) reported net profit of S$38.7 million for the three months ended Mar 31, 2025, gaining 18.3 per cent from S$32.7 million...
Manulife US Reit gets nod to extend asset disposal deadline to Dec 31
[SINGAPORE] The manager of United States office real estate investment trust (Reit) Manulife US Reit (MUST) on Friday (May 23) announced it has received approval from lenders to extend...
STI inches up on Friday, tracking regional indices
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) edged up on Friday (May 23), tracking regional indices. The STI closed up 0.1 per cent or 2.33 points at 3,882.42.Across the broader...