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WTO panel backs China in case against US clean energy subsidies
The panel’s report recommended the United States withdraw the measures under the Inflation Reduction Act by Oct 1, 2026Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 09:18 AM[BERLIN/GENEVA] A World Trade...
SpaceX generated about US$8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO: sources
Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 09:06 AM[NEW YORK] SpaceX generated about US$8 billion in profit on US$15 billion to US$16 billion of revenue last year, two sources familiar...
US stocks fall, as investors fret over Trump’s Fed nominee, earnings, inflation
Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 07:31 AM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower on Friday (Jan 30) as investors viewed US President Donald Trump’s nomination of former...
Marketing Works When You Respect Three Rules
I’ve built companies and helped grow almost 6,000 brands. The pattern is clear. Great marketing runs on three simple principles: awareness, nurturing, and trust. This isn’t theory. It’s what...
Adidas plans 1-billion-euro share buyback after profits jump
Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 11:19 PM[FRANKFURT] Adidas reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profits and announced a fresh share buyback, as it looks to maintain its momentum with retro sneakers...
Trump nominates former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Move signals a potential pivot towards lower rates as US president puts his stamp on American economyPublished Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 08:03 PM — Updated Fri, Jan 30,...
Trump nominates former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as next Fed chair
The move signals a potential pivot toward lower rates as Trump puts his stamp on the US economyPublished Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 08:03 PM — Updated Fri, Jan...
SGX to launch three new SDRs on Feb 2, including Chinese gold producer Zijin Gold
Singapore Depository Receipts’ daily turnover grows 10 times year on year to S$12 million[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is launching three new Singapore Depository Receipt (SDR) counters – including...
Swatch flags positive sales momentum, lifting shares
Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 07:17 PM[ZURICH] Swatch Group said on Friday (Jan 30) its sales momentum was picking up in the last quarter of 2025 and into...
Lim Kok Thay appointed as new RWS chairman, director
The 74-year-old billionaire is acting CEO of Genting Singapore, and son of Genting founder Lim Goh Tong[SINGAPORE] Genting Singapore announced on Friday (Jan 30) that it has appointed its...
STI tracks overnight Wall Street declines as it slides 0.5%
Across the broader market, decliners beat gainers 365 to 228, with 1.6 billion securities worth about S$2.1 billion changing hands[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) dropped on Friday (Jan...
Clas stays upbeat on US student housing despite 15% drop in segment’s H2 gross profit
Chief executive of Clas’ managers Serena Teo says they will take ‘drastic measures’ to boost occupancy and leasing rates in the next academic year[SINGAPORE] The managers of CapitaLand Ascott...