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Amazon places bid on TikTok as deadline looms
Amazon reportedly has made a bid to buy TikTok, the popular video app that is in danger of being banned in the U.S. if it can’t reach a…
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US: Wall St tumbles at open as Trump tariffs loom
US stock indexes opened sharply lower on Wednesday (Apr 2) as investors awaited details of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to assess…
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Dollar dips as Trump tariff plan keeps traders on edge
The dollar slipped and other currencies held in tight ranges on Wednesday (Apr 2) as traders awaited details of US President Donald…
Business
Next generation of ultra-rich to spur take-up of donor-advised funds: Citi
The next generation of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals will likely boost the uptake of donor-advised funds (DAFs) to meet their…
Business
Xiaomi shares extend losses as police investigate EV accident
Xiaomi shares suffered another sell-off on Wednesday (Apr 2), signalling unabated investor concerns after Chinese police launched a probe…
Business
Business Credit Cards: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Business credit cards can be a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, but they come with their own set of pros and cons. Understanding the…
Business
Singapore shares slide ahead of Trump’s tariffs; STI down 0.4%
Singapore shares fell on Wednesday (Apr 2), ahead of the United States unveiling tariffs against its trade partners. The blue-chip gauge,…
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An AI 'gold rush.' What to know about OpenAI's record $40-billion funding round
SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT maker OpenAI this week announced it raised a whopping $40 billion as it races to dominate a competitive AI…
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Culture
The Limits of A.I.-Generated Miyazaki
If asked to come up with a quintessentially “human” work of art, one could do worse than to name a film by Studio Ghibli. The Japanese…
Business
Maybank initiates coverage on Centurion with ‘buy’ call with construction boom in Singapore expected
Maybank on Friday (Mar 28) initiated coverage of Centurion with a “buy” call, on optimism over the tighter supply of worker dormitory beds…
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SAC Capital lifts Soilbuild target price on strong order book, maintains its ‘buy’ call
SAC Capital hiked Soilbuild Construction’s target price to S$1.10 and maintained its “buy” call. The target price represents an upside of…
Business
Analysts raise gold price forecasts after spot prices hit fresh record
Gold’s record-breaking rally is not over yet, especially amid looming recession risks and central bank demand, said analysts. After spot…
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Trump tariffs push gold even higher; fears yet fully materialised, say market watchers
Despite earlier expectations of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, investors were caught off guard by the scale and rationale…
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PBOC seen deploying stimulus soon on tariff risks, cash shortage
Global lenders such as JPMorgan Chase expect China to deliver its long-awaited monetary stimulus as early as in April, with timing likely…
Business
Illinois Business Start: LLC Made Easy
Starting a business in Illinois can feel overwhelming, but forming an Illinois LLC is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you…
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Bank of Japan’s Ueda says US tariffs could have big impact on global trade
Ahead of the latest levies, Japan’s authorities have been rushing to prepare for potential impacts Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda…
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Walmart keeps price pressure on suppliers after Beijing pushback
Walmart is continuing to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices to offset US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, even after Beijing officials…
Business
LTA issues Grab taxi operator licence in Singapore
GrabCab receives street-hail service operator licence valid for 10 years from Apr 9, is sixth such operator here The Land Transport…
Business
Fu Yu seeks claims against six individuals after probe
Components manufacturer Fu Yu is pursuing claims against six individuals, including its largest shareholder Victor Lim, over a probe into…
Business
BYD enjoys yet another blockbuster quarter as Tesla flounders
China’s BYD enjoyed a strong start to 2025, with sales up 58 per cent in the first quarter versus the same period of last year. The…
Business
South Korea financial watchdog chief offers to resign after veto on shareholder interests
The head of South Korea’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday he had offered to resign, a day after the acting president vetoed a revised…
Business
Hard data shows US economy is solid, but there is fear around tariffs: Federal Reserve’s Goolsbee
CHICAGO Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Tuesday said while the “hard” data show the underlying US economy is solid, the…
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China ready to buy more goods from India as US tariffs loom
China is willing to buy more Indian products to balance trade, Beijing’s Ambassador Xu Feihong said just ahead of a US tariff announcement…