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China announces quartz discovery vital to chips to rival US mine
The timing of the announcement highlights Beijing’s desire to minimise leverage points the US China announced it has discovered new…
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Tokyo: Nikkei stocks index closes 9.1% higher
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index ended more than nine per cent higher on Thursday (Apr 10) after US President Donald Trump’s stunning…
Business
When to Hire a CPA: Signs You Can't Ignore
If you’re running a business, you might wonder, “when do I need a CPA?” It’s an important question because there are moments when having a…
Business
CapitaLand Investment’s Ascott to add 600 units to India portfolio, eyes growth in country
Ascott, the wholly owned lodging business of asset manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has inked three agreements to add 600 units to its…
Politics
Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield retreats to 2.5%
The cut-off yield for Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) tumbled to 2.5 per cent, the auction results by the Monetary…
Politics
Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy
Sipping tea on her break outside a Samsung Electronics factory in northern Vietnam, worker Nguyen Thi Mai said she had heard about US…
Business
Tesla’s Saudi Arabia entry puts ‘funding secured’ feud to rest
Tesla is opening up shop in Saudi Arabia in the latest sign Elon Musk has put to rest a once-bitter feud with one of the kingdom’s most…
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Airbus plans to buy US$2 billion worth of parts from India every year
The decision to boost sourcing reflects the country’s growing importance, with its domestic aviation market ranked the world’s third…
Business
Asia: Stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs
Asian stocks rocketed on Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on…
Politics
Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs
As President Trump ratcheted up new tariffs on goods from China to 125 percent this week, the mood in the dusty streets and small…
Politics
Australian, New Zealand dollars stage massive rally after Trump’s tariff reversal
The Australian and New Zealand dollars were revived by a historic stock market rebound after US President Donald Trump paused most of his…
Business
Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications
The new chip brings functions from earlier split designs together and increases the available memory, which makes it better suited for…
Business
Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny
President Trump began his Wednesday with some advice for those rattled by his steep tariffs. “BE COOL,” Mr. Trump told his followers on…
Politics
Stocks Jump in Asia After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve
Following President Trump’s decision to pause punishing tariffs on dozens of countries, markets in Asia reacted predictably: Stocks soared…
Politics
Business Name Protection: Trademark Costs Revealed
When you’re starting a business, protecting your brand is super important. One way to do this is through trademark registration. But how…
Politics
Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’
For the past week, President Trump has been urging calm in the face of the financial chaos that he created and resisting calls for him to…
Business
ST Engineering bags S$1.4 billion contract for Taichung MRT Blue line
ST Engineering announced on Thursday (Apr 10) that its urban solutions business secured a S$1.4 billion contract to provide turnkey rail…
Business
CEOs brace for recession even after tariff reprieve boosts stocks
Donald Trump’s 90-day reprieve on some tariffs sent the stock market soaring on Wednesday (Apr 9). But the chaos sown by the president’s…
Business
MaNaDr must ensure regulatory compliance regardless of its corporate structure: MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has responded to claims made by MaNaDr chief executive Siaw Tung Yeng about the firm’s corporate structure.…
Politics
The Real ID Deadline Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know.
For years, the U.S. government has warned travelers they will soon need a Real ID to board domestic flights, only to keep postponing the…
Business
Virgin Australia targets June IPO despite tariff turmoil
Bain Capital-controlled airline Virgin Australia is pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in June, despite the…
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Virgin Australia targeting June IPO despite tariff turmoil: sources
Bain Capital-controlled airline Virgin Australia is pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in June, despite the…
Business
Live Video: Watch Amazon Launch First Project Kuiper Internet Satellites
The battle of billionaires in space between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk has entered a new arena: satellite internet. Amazon, the company that…
Politics
Volkswagen says first-quarter profits impacted by Trump tariffs
German auto giant Volkswagen said Wednesday that tariffs on car imports into the United States ordered by President Donald Trump had…