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India’s February gold imports to hit 20-year low on record high prices: sources
INDIA’S gold imports are set to tumble 85 per cent in February from year ago levels to their lowest in 20 years, with demand sapped by…
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Law firm HFW expands Hong Kong office to Hongkong Land’s tower
HFW will have more space in the new office, in contrast with the recent downsizing efforts by some of its international peers HONGKONG…
Politics
Trump team seeks to toughen Biden’s chip controls over China
DONALD Trump’s administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their…
Business
Nissan shares drop after Musk denies Tesla investment report
SHARES of Nissan Motor plunged as much as 10 per cent, the most in three weeks, after Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk dismissed a…
News
China’s oil teapots rocked by tax rules that threaten closures
CHINA’S smaller, independent oil refineries are getting squeezed by a stricter tax regime, which could accelerate shutdowns in the…
Politics
Gold steadies near all-time high on Trump tariff concerns
GOLD prices hovered near a record high on Tuesday (Feb 25), supported by safe-haven demand amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s…
Business
Bank of Korea cuts rate to boost demand as Trump tariffs cast shadow
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its benchmark interest rate in a widely expected move to support an economy jolted by political turmoil and…
Politics
Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
Lawyers for Paramount and President Trump have agreed to appoint a mediator in his $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, according to two…
Business
Google’s AI previews erode the internet, US edtech company says in lawsuit
ALPHABET’S Google internet search engine is eroding demand for original content and undermining publishers’ ability to compete with its…
Business
Great Eastern Q4 profit falls 14% to S$134.8 million, reflecting medical insurance provisions
GREAT Eastern on Tuesday (Feb 25) pointed to provisions made for its medical insurance business as the primary reason its net profit fell…
Business
PropNex H2 profit down 14.9% at S$21.9 million; proposes special S$0.025 per share anniversary dividend
REAL estate agency PropNex reported a 14.9 per cent year-on-year fall in net profit for its second half ended Dec 31 to S$21.9 million,…
Business
Zoom issues dour revenue forecasts as demand slows
ZOOM Communications forecast revenue for the full year and the first quarter below Wall Street estimates on Monday as the company…
Business
Crypto Trader OKX Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal U.S. Operation
An offshore cryptocurrency trading firm pleaded guilty on Monday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan to a charge of operating as an…
Business
Australian regulator pushes market operator ASX on fee transparency, competition
AUSTRALIA’S corporate regulator said on Tuesday the country’s stock market operator would be required to publish a comparison of clearing…
Business
Joann, 80-Year-Old Crafts and Fabrics Retailer, Will Close All Stores
Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer that has supplied quilters, seamstresses and school projects for 80 years, announced that it would…
Politics
Vladimir Putin Dumps Cold Water on Trump’s Bragging About Ukraine
Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin need to get their story straight, because they’re both telling different tales about…
Business
Chevron reorganises business structure, reshuffles leadership
CHEVRON said on Monday it would reorganise some of its business structures and reshuffle the leadership team, the latest move by the US…
Business
Tesla deploys long-awaited FSD features to drivers in China
TESLA has started rolling out a software update for customers in China that enables driver-assistance capabilities similar to those…
Politics
Try to Make Any Sense of What Trump Says When Asked About Elon’s Email
Federal workers have alleged the threat was illegal; meanwhile, Trump said that there was “a lot of genius in sending it,” because it…
Politics
Trump Administration Suddenly Backtracks on Elon Musk’s Weird Email
The lawsuit was originally filed last week but was updated Sunday after Musk’s threatening email. Musk’s instructions on Saturday came…
Business
Unveiling the Secrets of Wealth Preservation and Management
Wealth isn’t just about numbers on a screen or balances in a bank account. It’s a testament to your hard work, strategic decisions, and,…
Politics
Trump’s Funding Freeze Creates Narco Dream at Mexico Border
Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid is hurting one of his major campaign promises: taking on fentanyl and ending overdose deaths from the…
Politics
Trump Makes Wild Announcement About Future Relationship With Russia
The lawsuit was originally filed last week but was updated Sunday after Musk’s threatening email. Musk’s instructions on Saturday came…
Politics
DeSantis Trashes Byron Donalds After Surprise Trump Endorsement
The lawsuit was originally filed last week but was updated Sunday after Musk’s threatening email. Musk’s instructions on Saturday came…