Politics
The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?
The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist…
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Business
Veteran bankers Eric Tham and Tan Jeh Wuan to join board of Raffles Medical’s insurance unit
VETERAN bankers Eric Tham and Tan Jeh Wuan have been designated to the board of Raffles Health Insurance as non-executive and independent…
News
Transcript: Trump Seethes at Journos who Expose his Plane Crash Drivel
The unsophisticated nature of how he deals with complexity is while most of us in the field are looking at this saying, We have a normal…
Business
Exxon beats Q4 estimates with higher Permian, Guyana output
EXXONMOBIL on Friday (Jan 31) beat Wall Street’s estimate for fourth-quarter profit as higher oil and gas production offset lower oil…
Politics
Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump has promised to impose 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico starting on Saturday, a vow that’s roiling…
Business
Higher casino takings drive MBS’ revenue for Q4 2024
MARINA Bay Sands (MBS) posted a 7.2 per cent rise in net revenue to US$1.14 billion for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 amid ongoing…
News
The Frustrations of “Severance”
The most compulsively bingeable show I’ve seen in the past few months is a game show for children. On Create the Escape, a group of kids…
News
The Right Is Frothing Over a New Medication Abortion Study
These statements aren’t true. “Ella” is only the 30 milligram dose, and the study participants got twice that amount. Importantly, they…
Business
Sats acquires remaining 15% stake in Sats Food Solutions (Thailand)
The unit will serve as a centre of excellence for large-scale fresh frozen production in the group’s food solutions network CATERING and…
Business
Small Business Gold Mines: Most Profitable Ideas for 2025
Are you thinking about diving into the gold business in 2025? The opportunities are vast and varied. From mining to jewelry making, gold…
Business
High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
High inflation is stoking fresh debate about how the Federal Reserve should respond to President Trump’s sweeping plans to reorder the…
Politics
High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats
Mexico’s pitch to companies considering the American market was simple. Worried about vulnerable supply chains? Need to reduce your…
Business
Musk-Trump bromance turns X debt from burden to asset for Morgan Stanley
JUST a few months ago, Morgan Stanley was stuck with billions of US dollars of unloved debt tied to Elon Musk’s controversial 2022 buyout…
Politics
BOJ must maintain monetary support, says governor Ueda
BANK of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday (Jan 31) that the central bank must maintain loose monetary policy to ensure…
News
Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses
Clues emerging from the moments before the deadly collision Wednesday night between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger…
Business
Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules
As European automakers brace for a possible trade war waged by President Trump, they are working to ward off another threat on their home…
Business
CCCS gives conditional OK to expanding SIA-Lufthansa JV to step up air passenger services in more markets
THE Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved the proposed expansion of a 2016 joint venture between Singapore…
Politics
Gold hits record high as Trump tariff threats aid haven demand
Gold rose to a record high as investors flocked to safety after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to impose tariffs on Mexico…
Politics
Tell Us How Tariffs on Goods From China Will Affect Your Business
China is the world’s factory floor. From high-end digital devices to inexpensive tchotchkes, many of the products that are bought and sold…
Business
Nissan, Honda to announce direction of possible integration by mid-February, Nissan says
NISSAN Motor will aim to announce the direction of its possible integration with Honda Motor by mid-February, a company spokesperson said…
Politics
Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
When Donald J. Trump sued CBS for $10 billion days before the 2024 election, accusing the company of deceptively editing a “60 Minutes”…
Business
Singapore shares rise at Friday’s open; STI up 1.1%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in positive territory on Friday (Jan 31), mirroring activities in global markets. As at 9.01 am, the…
Business
Singapore shares track regional gains on Friday; STI up 1.4%
SINGAPORE shares tracked regional gains on Friday (Jan 31), ending the week higher after markets reopened following the two-day break for…
Business
US Steel posts muted quarterly results amid Nippon deal snag
US STEEL reported fourth-quarter loss and revenue that matched Wall Street estimates on Thursday, dented by price declines and a bumpy…