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The yen strengthens past 140 per dollar for the first time since September
The yen advanced past the psychological level of 140 against the US dollar as investors sought alternatives to the greenback amid…
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Business
UBS resets India strategy with 360 ONE deal
UBS said on Tuesday (Apr 22) that it would sell its Indian wealth business to 360 ONE WAM and take a stake of nearly 5 per cent, worth…
Business
Meta appoints new Singapore country director Nicole Tan
She will spearhead digital innovation and AI opportunities for businesses in the country Meta has appointed Nicole Tan as its new country…
Business
China’s Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
The company will sign a contract to sell cars into Singapore this week, CEO William Li says China’s Nio said on Tuesday (Apr 22) it would…
Business
Air India keen to take Boeing jets refused by China airlines
Air India is looking to take Boeing planes rejected by Chinese carriers, sources familiar with the matter said, joining the ranks of Asian…
Business
JPMorgan to expand San Francisco office in boost to downtown
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its San Francisco office and committing its marquee healthcare conference to the city for another year,…
Business
Gold rises to a record US$3,500 as traders seek safe havens
Gold surged past US$3,500 an ounce for the first time before paring some gains, as concern that President Donald Trump could fire Federal…
Business
ESR-Reit Q1 NPI up 31.3% at S$82.5 million on acquisitions, asset enhancements
The manager of ESR-Reit on Tuesday (Apr 22) posted a 31.3 per cent rise in net property income (NPI) for the first quarter to S$82.5…
News
Books Kinokuniya to open new outlet at Raffles City in August
The space will reuse the iconic blue shelves from the flagship store, which is currently being reorganised Books Kinokuniya will open a…
Business
Keppel Infrastructure Trust posts 27.7% higher Q1 distributable income of S$65 million ahead of GMG acquisition
Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) on Tuesday (Apr 22) reported a jump in distributable income of 27.7 per cent to S$65 million, from…
Business
Parkway Life Reit Q1 DPU up 1.3% at S$0.0384 on nursing home acquisitions
Parkway Life Reit has raised its first-quarter distribution per unit (DPU) by 1.3 per cent to S$0.0384 from S$0.0379 in the previous…
Politics
Fox Host Suddenly Gets Amnesia About Trump’s Plan to Deport Citizens
“The change has been easy to miss, because so many other stories are dominating the news—and because the main evidence is a subtle shift…
Politics
Republican Says Pete Hegseth’s Group Chat Is Fine Because of ... 9/11?
“The change has been easy to miss, because so many other stories are dominating the news—and because the main evidence is a subtle shift…
Politics
Trump Sends the Economy Tanking Over Fight With Fed Chair
Amid the massive cuts proposed by the Trump administration, it’s no surprise that the radical reshuffling seemed like the real thing. Last…
Politics
Ron Johnson Goes Full 9/11 Truther in Deranged Rant
Senator Ron Johnson may now be a 9/11 truther. The Republican and senior senator representing Wisconsin told right-wing commentator Benny…
Politics
MAGA Republicans Get Ready to Gut Medicaid to Help Trump
“The President of the United States presents himself as pro-life and if he is a good pro-lifer, he understands that family is the cradle…
Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sends Sick Message After Pope Francis Death
“The President of the United States presents himself as pro-life and if he is a good pro-lifer, he understands that family is the cradle…
News
Lunar Cycles in Business: Alternative Timing for Better Decision-Making
Typically, we schedule our events around quarterly, fiscal year, and calendar deadlines. These deadlines enable us to better arrange our…
Politics
Bukele Wants to Make Trump’s Mass Deportations So Much Worse
“The President of the United States presents himself as pro-life and if he is a good pro-lifer, he understands that family is the cradle…
Politics
Trump Reportedly Has “Bonkers Crazypants” Plan to Wreck State Dept.
“The President of the United States presents himself as pro-life and if he is a good pro-lifer, he understands that family is the cradle…
Politics
Trump Makes Fresh Threat Against Harvard as He Tries to Make It Cave
Hours before Jackson’s ruling, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued a separate injunction against the Trump administration’s…
Business
Employee Benefits: The New Deal Breakers
In today’s job market, employee benefits packages are more than just perks—they’re deal breakers. Workers are increasingly prioritizing…
Politics
Trump Broke His Own Inauguration Fundraising Record—by a Long Shot
“We cannot pay you benefits because you are not lawfully present in the U.S.,” the letter obtained by The Bulwark reads. The man’s…
Business
Greenback slides as Fed independence under threat from Trump
The US dollar tumbled on Monday (Apr 21) as investor confidence in the US economy took another hit over President Donald Trump’s plans to…