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China’s central bank chief signals support for economy in 2025
CHINA’S central bank governor reaffirmed plans for a supportive monetary policy to promote growth next year, as the economy faces fresh…
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MicroStrategy is halfway through share sales to buy Bitcoin
JUST over a month after announcing plans to raise US$21 billion through stock sales to help fund additional purchases of Bitcoin,…
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Gold edges higher as US rate-cut bets support bullion
GOLD prices edged higher on Tuesday (Dec 3), supported by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut this month, as focus shifted to…
Business
Marco Polo Marine H2 net profit falls 41.5% to S$10.7 million on lower revenue
MARCO Polo Marine posted a lower net profit of S$10.7 million for the second half of its financial year ended Sep 30, 2024, down 41.5 per…
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Ripple-linked XRP soars to third-largest token after Trump win
XRP, a token linked to Ripple Labs, has vaulted rivals to become the third-largest cryptocurrency in a US$100 billion rally. The token…
Business
Jaguar to become electric-only niche luxury brand, and make under 60,000 cars a year
The British marque will no longer compete with BMW and Mercedes-Benz in mainstream luxury THIS big cat is going to change its spots.…
Business
SpaceX discusses tender offer at roughly US$350 billion valuation
SPACEX is in discussions to sell insider shares that could boost the value of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company to around US$350…
Culture
Big pharma’s bet on China biotech is a rare trade bright spot
AT A time when geopolitical tensions are hitting industries from semiconductors to electric vehicles, pharmaceutical dealmaking has become…
Business
GM to sell its stake in Michigan EV battery plant to LG Energy
GENERAL Motors (GM) is selling its stake in an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, to South Korean partner LG Energy…
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Sanofi announces biggest China investment deal amid China-EU trade tensions
China is seeking to strengthen economic ties with individual members of the European Union Sanofi plans to invest around US$1.05 billion…
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Intel CEO Gelsinger leaves as chipmaker’s turnaround flounders
INTEL chief executive officer Pat Gelsinger, who was hired in 2021 to lead an ambitious turnaround of the iconic chipmaker, will leave the…
Business
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to acquire Selangor logistics property for RM180 million
CAPITALAND Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has entered into a sale-and-purchase agreement to acquire a…
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Euro falls against strengthening US dollar amid French political uncertainty
THE euro fell on Monday (Dec 2) versus a strengthening US dollar on growing concerns about a possible government collapse in France, which…
Business
EQT and GIC to acquire majority stake in UK’s Calisen from consortium of investors
PRIVATE equity firm EQT and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC will acquire a majority stake in UK’s Calisen, more than four years…
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Dasin Retail Trust seeks court order to restrain proceedings against it for 6 months
This will prevent any resolution for the winding-up of the company to pass, along with the commencement or continuation of any proceedings…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bags US$2.63 billion in contracts
This takes the group’s shipbuilding contracts to US$14.3 billion in the year to date MARITIME vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said…
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Nissan stock performs worst in five decades under current CEO
MAKOTO Uchida’s five-year anniversary as president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor is little cause for celebration among…
Business
Australia’s central bank says risks from non-bank lenders limited
AUSTRALIA’S central bank said on Monday (Dec 2) that risks from non-bank lenders in securitisation are limited as the labour market…
Culture
Changes to Buyer Agent Commission: What to Know
In the world of real estate, understanding buyer agent commission is essential for both buyers and sellers. Recent changes in how these…
Business
Shiseido drops to eight-year low after growth plan underwhelms
SHISEIDO shares fell to their lowest in eight years after investors were underwhelmed by the company’s plan to counteract a slump in China…
Business
Nomura CEO to seek 28 billion yen in extra cost reductions
NOMURA Holdings will seek 28 billion yen (S$250 million) in additional cost reductions, as chief executive officer Kentaro Okuda persists…
Business
Airline Pilot Salaries by Company
This article explores the salaries of airline pilots across different types of airlines, including major carriers, regional airlines,…
Culture
VW union to start walkouts on Monday over cost-cutting plans
VOLKSWAGEN (VW) workers across Germany plan to stage walkouts starting on Monday (Dec 2) after labour leaders and management failed to…
Culture
Nine Volkswagen plants on strike as worker rift with management deepens
WORKERS at nine Volkswagen car and component plants across Germany started two-hour strikes on Monday (Dec 2), bringing assembly lines to…