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Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in bid to make PCs cool again
DELL Technologies is re-branding its personal computers (PCs) in a manner reminiscent of Apple’s naming conventions in an effort by the…
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Opec output dips in December as UAE improves delivery of cuts
ORGANIZATION of Petroleum Exporting Countries ‘s (Opec) crude production dipped last month as the United Arab Emirates stepped up…
Business
Former PSA chairman and veteran banker Fock Siew Wah dies, aged 84
FORMER PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah, who steered the port operator for over 13 years and grew its global footprint, died on…
Culture
US Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden violated the Constitution by blocking Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel through a sham national…
Business
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday (Jan 6) urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to block Nippon…
Business
Straits Trading Company expects to raise up to S$10 million through digital commercial paper
THE Straits Trading Company on Monday (Jan 6) launched the second series of its three-month commercial paper in digital securities on…
Culture
OCBC says healthcare S-Reits offer defence amid slower rate cuts, names top picks
INVESTORS should consider buying healthcare Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to strengthen their portfolios, an…
Business
Chinese exchanges ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling: sources
CHINA’S main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, three sources familiar with…
Business
Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after US Steel purchase blocked: analysts
JAPAN’S Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed US$14.9 billion…
Culture
Samsung adds generative AI to world’s best-selling TV lineup
SAMSUNG Electronics is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) push with a new suite of enhancements for its premium TV lineup under…
Culture
Former HDB chief Cheong Koon Hean joins Surbana Jurong’s board
PROFESSOR Cheong Koon Hean has been appointed as a board member of Surbana Jurong Group (SJ) with immediate effect, announced the urban,…
Business
UBS targets Japan’s regional banks with senior sales hires
UBS Group hired three salesmen in Japan to boost its business selling high-yielding structured investments and other tailored derivative…
Business
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 6) trading in positive territory as overseas markets closed a holiday-shortened week mixed with…
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Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, gainers barely beat losers 263 to 258 after 945.4 million securities worth S$854.5 million change hands…
Business
China oil refineries face reckoning as Beijing tackles overcapacity
CHINA’S independent oil refineries face a reckoning this year as Beijing tackles overcapacity in the industry, and the crude they rely on…
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What if TikTok loses its fight and gets banned in the US?
TIKTOK is barreling towards a nationwide ban in the US. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation in April 2024 designed to shut…
Business
Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, CSE Global
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 6): Mapletree Logistics Trust…
Business
Singapore hospital operator targets wealthy boomers in China
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
Business
Perennial’s hospitals target wealthy boomers in China as population ages
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
Business
Italy plans US$1.6 billion SpaceX telecom security services deal
ITALY is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government – the…
Culture
Miles reward cards are a lot of trouble, but they may be worth it if you don’t mind the math
If you are willing to dive into the different terms and conditions of these cards to earn higher rewards, richer benefits await I HAVE…
Business
Singapore bank earnings to continue riding higher-for-longer rates, wealth sector growth in 2025
SINGAPORE banks will likely post earnings growth in 2025, led by higher-for-longer rates and a strong wealth management business, analysts…
Business
Oil extends rally as bullish momentum overpowers China woes
Oil extended a rally that has brought it to the highest in more than two months as shrinking US crude stockpiles and a risk-on tone in…
Business
Biden’s decision on US Steel deal followed divide in his orbit
TWO weeks after the US presidential election last November, hundreds of allies gathered at the White House to soothe Joe Biden in defeat.…