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Samsung Electronics Executive Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63
Han Jong-Hee, the co-chief executive of Samsung Electronics and a nearly four-decade veteran of the South Korean consumer technology…
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Politics
Gold slips as Trump eases tariff threats, Fed shows caution over rate cut
Gold inched lower on Tuesday (Mar 25) after US President Donald Trump eased concerns by stating that not all of his proposed tariffs would…
Business
China’s steel market is still in thrall to bleak property data
Chinese steel prices are languishing, despite signs of resilience in the wider economy and the approach of peak demand season in the…
Business
Yeo’s chairman Daryl Ng to step down, veteran banker Na Wu Beng to succeed him
Yeo Hiap Seng announced on Tuesday (Mar 25) that its board chairman Daryl Ng will step down from his role after its upcoming annual…
Politics
Social Security, Buffeted by Turmoil, Awaits a New Leader
When the Wall Street veteran Frank Bisignano goes before Congress on Tuesday as President Trump’s pick to lead the Social Security…
Politics
Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules
For just over two years, technology leaders at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence had made an unusual request of…
Business
Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in share sale for business expansion
China’s Xiaomi Corp said on Tuesday it had raised US$5.5 billion in an upsized share sale that will help fund the acceleration of its…
Politics
Trump Campaign Aide Chris LaCivita Sues The Daily Beast for Defamation
One of President Trump’s former campaign managers, Chris LaCivita, on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against The Daily Beast over its…
Politics
Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil
President Trump said on Monday that he would crack down on countries that bought Venezuela’s oil by imposing tariffs on goods those…
Politics
Trump Leads a ‘Machinery’ of Misinformation in Second Term
In her first briefing as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt said she was “committed to telling the truth from this podium every…
Politics
US Exporters Vie to Shape Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Ahead of April 2
Ahead of President Trump’s next big trade move, his administration invited companies to weigh in on the economic barriers they faced…
News
United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships
Relaxing in a United Airlines Club lounge is now going to cost airline regulars much more. United is overhauling its lounge membership…
Politics
Trump’s Car Tariffs Worry Toyota and Japan’s Automakers
Before the election, Toyota Motor and other Japanese automakers thought a second Trump administration could be good for them. President…
Business
A Car Reporter on Elon Musk and Tesla
Surprisingly, Mr. Ewing, who joined The Times in 2010 as a European economics reporter based in Frankfurt, doesn’t consider himself much…
Business
Prudential launches dedicated space for high-net-worth customers to capture wealth management demand
As life insurers increasingly focus on high-net-worth (HNW) clients and expand their wealth management services, Prudential has introduced…
Politics
US dollar little changed as tariff uncertainties keep markets on edge
THE greenback hovered just below a three-week high versus major peers on Monday (Mar 24) as jittery traders sought clarity on US President…
Business
BYD surpasses US$100 billion in annual sales, beating estimates
BYD’s sales last year surpassed the US$100 billion mark, leapfrogging Elon Musk’s Tesla on revenue, as the Chinese auto giant wows…
Politics
Trump, Big Law, and an “Existential Crisis”
The president’s clash with some of the nation’s biggest law firms appears to be far from over, potentially splintering the legal community…
Business
ESR Reit completes sale of logistic warehouse for S$6.8 million
THE manager of ESR Real Estate Investment Trust (ESR Reit) has completed the divestment of a logistics property in Singapore for S$6.8…
Business
DBS' new CEO eyes 'bolt-on' acquisitions to bolster tech capabilities
DBS Group’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions that align with the Singaporean lender’s digital and AI-driven…
Business
DBS’ new CEO Tan open to ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions
DBS Group’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is open to “bolt-on” acquisitions, and will focus on boosting the Singaporean lender’s high-return…
Business
China’s Xiaomi to raise up to US$5.27 billion from share sale
The money raised is earmarked for business expansion, investment in research and technology development and general corporate purposes…
Business
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Concerns About Security of Customers’ Genetic Data
The genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday after months of uncertainty over its business model and…
News
Digital Payment Revolution: Keep Up or Get Left Behind
Digital payment systems are reshaping the way we handle transactions today. With the rapid growth of technology and changing consumer…