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Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
China’s Xiaomi, a consumer electronics giant turned automaker, said it is cooperating with a police investigation into a fatal crash…
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US dollar struggles for direction before Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, awaits data
THE greenback was roughly unchanged on Tuesday (Apr 1) as investors braced for reciprocal tariffs that US President Donald Trump is due to…
Business
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for its chicken wings, its all-female serving staff in revealing outfits and its slogan —…
Politics
High Stakes and Lack of Details Add to Jitters About Trump Tariffs
What’s behind door No. 1? President Trump likes a big splash, and he’s not holding back for Wednesday’s introduction of reciprocal tariffs…
Business
UltraGreen.ai is said to mull up to S$400 million IPO in Singapore
The company is working with financial advisers to help plan an offering that could take place in Singapore as soon as this year…
Business
Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX fell as crypto slides
Shares of Coinbase Global and other firms linked to cryptocurrencies were hammered this quarter as growing concerns about the US economy…
Culture
Amazon’s New Movie Strategy Starts With Theaters
Amazon’s movie strategy is finally ready for its close-up. After a decade-long dalliance with big-screen theatrical releases, the giant…
Politics
As Trump Stokes Uncertainty, the Fed Asks Businesses Where It Hurts
Chris Bergen, who runs a commercial greenhouse business in northern Minnesota, finds himself “walking a tightrope” roughly two months into…
News
Want to Play a Game? Global Trade War Is the New Washington Pastime.
The world’s biggest powers were deep in a trade war. Economic losses from the tariffs that President Trump had imposed on most of the…
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Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?
Firemen from Highland Beach, Fla., were heading to a conference in Miami, a money manager to his office in Boca Raton. Families with young…
Business
European private equity company Inflexion opens Singapore office
Move includes hiring a managing director for investor relations focusing on Asia-Pacific London-based private equity company Inflexion is…
Business
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners, Inflexion to make minority investment in Kee Safety
Global investment firm 65 Equity Partners and Inflexion, a London-based private equity firm, announced on Tuesday (Apr 1) their plans to…
Business
Singapore's GLP closes first digital infrastructure fund at US$358 million in AUM
Singapore-based GLP has successfully wrapped up its inaugural digital infrastructure-based fund, the GLP China IDC Income Fund I, with…
News
Hiring Red Flags You Can't Ignore
Hiring can be tricky, and spotting the right candidate is crucial. But sometimes, the signs are there, waving red flags that you can’t…
Business
Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, warning of ‘pronounced’ global risks
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady as widely expected, saying it was still cautious about the outlook, although…
Business
Australia’s central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (Apr 1) left its cash rate steady as widely expected but took a small step towards further easing in a…
Business
Ho Bee Land drops AVJennings bid; Australian property developer to be acquired by US fund
Real estate group Ho Bee Land on Tuesday (Apr 1) said it has decided not to proceed with its offer for Australian property developer…
Business
Several key executives exit SingPost amid restructuring retrenchment
The company is left with group chief operating officer Neo Su Yin, group CFO Isaac Mah, acting CEO for the international business unit Gan…
News
OUE Healthcare says Mandalay hospital building in which it has a stake damaged by earthquake
OUE Healthcare announced that the Mandalay hospital building of Pun Hlaing Hospitals, in which it owns a 40 per cent stake, sustained…
Business
YZJ Financial falls 10% on placement of treasury shares at S$0.72 each
Shares of Yangzijiang Financial, the financial arm of Yangzijiang shipbuilding, fell 10 per cent after the company on Sunday (Mar 30) said…
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Georgia LLC Launch: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a business in Georgia can be an exciting venture, but it also comes with challenges. This guide will walk you through each step…
Business
Keppel divests entire stake in Vietnam’s Palm City for S$141.4 million
Global asset manager Keppel, through its real estate division, has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec – the…
Business
Keppel divests entire stake in Vietnam’s Palm City for 2.6 trillion dong
Global asset manager Keppel, through its real estate division, has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec – the…
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Gold steady near all-time high as Trump’s tariff plans stir inflation woes
GOLD prices on Tuesday hovered near a record high scaled in the previous session, as investors remained anxious that US President Donald…