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China’s cement slump signals end of 21st-century building boom
The industry is also exposed to the government’s supply-side reforms, and further declines are likely as producers are required to shrink…
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StarHub signals intention to go aggressive on acquisitions even as H1 profit falls 41.7%
StarHub chief executive Nikhil Eapen on Thursday (Aug 14) declared that the telco will continue to be aggressive on acquisitions. “We have…
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Gildan’s $2.2B Deal for HanesBrands Signals Major Changes in Fashion
Count Gildan Activewear Inc.’s cash and stock deal to buy HanesBrands Inc. as a $2.2 billion ripple in the fashion industry hinting at…
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RBA cuts interest rates, signals more to come as inflation slows
Australia’s central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday (Aug 12) for a third time this year and signalled further policy easing might be…
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Trump signals more tariff letters to come Wednesday
President Trump plans to send more letters Wednesday announcing new U.S. tariff rates to a slew of countries as he escalates his…
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Rex International signals start of Okea’s exploration well drilling in Norway’s Brage Field
Multinational oil and gas production company Rex International announced on Tuesday (Jul 8) that Okea, the operator of the oil-producing…
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Gold prices drop as Trump signals trade deals, extends tariff reprieve
Gold prices dropped on Monday (Jul 7) after US President Donald Trump signalled progress on multiple trade agreements and announced…
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The illegal cigarettes trade in the UK signals a deeper problem
It's pitch black and we're crawling along a secret underground tunnel beneath a high street in Hull. We pass rotting beams propped up…
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Singapore stocks sink on Thursday after Powell signals higher inflation; STI down 0.7%
Local shares fell for a second consecutive session on Thursday (Jun 19), after US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned of…
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Bank of England risks repeat of Brexit pessimism as growth signals diverge
Bank of England (BOE) rate-setters risk underestimating the strength of the UK economy by placing too much faith in downbeat business…
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Nasdaq 100 sees mixed signals amid trade optimism and technical divergence
The Nasdaq 100 Index has seen a strong rally from April through early June 2025, buoyed by optimism surrounding US-China trade…
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For conservatives, Trump sends worrying signals on court picks
Conservatives are expressing new doubts about President Trump and his judge-picking abilities in his new term after Mr. Trump announced…
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Trump liberally doles out pardons and commutations in clemency spree, signals possibly more to come
President Trump embarked on a pardoning spree Wednesday, granting clemency to nine individuals, including a former congressman and…
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TikTok signals layoffs as U.S. e-commerce team told to work from home
U.S. TikTok Shop employees received a memo on Tuesday that recommended its staff to work from home Wednesday, ahead of “difficult…
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Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (May 20) due to uncertainty in US-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while new…
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Trump signals he will press Canadian leader on trade deficit
President Trump teed up a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday by saying he plans to press his northern neighbor on…
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GE2025: Ruling party’s strong showing signals flight to safety and a vote for policy continuity, say analysts
Analysts welcomed the results of Singapore’s general election (GE) held over the weekend, calling them a vote for political stability and…
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Procter & Gamble Cuts Full-year Forecast Amid Tariffs and Weaker Demand, Signals Price Hikes
Procter & Gamble lowered its full-year forecast on the back of lower sales and sky high tariffs on China. It also indicated that it would…
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Musk signals 'significantly' stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
Lily Jamali Reporting from San Francisco Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump's administration after the…
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Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 17) signalled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that…
Business
RBNZ delivers fifth straight rate cut, signals more to come
The Monetary Policy Committee is now chaired by governor Christian Hawkesby, who has taken the role on an interim basis following the…
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US dollar recovers after Fed signals caution on future easing
The US dollar rebounded against major currencies such as the euro and yen on Friday (Apr 4) after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
Fashion
Toyota’s new R&D unit signals its sharper India focus
Toyota Motor is setting up its first research and development (R&D) centre in India through its local unit, sources familiar with the…
Business
Dollar higher as Fed signals no rush to cut rates, BOE holds rates steady
The dollar rose on Thursday (Mar 20) after the Federal Reserve indicated it was in no rush to cut rates further this year due to…