Politics
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
As Panama’s president laid a wreath to honor those who died protesting the American occupation 60 years ago, the ceremony attendees were…
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Business
Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates; Wells Fargo benefits from dealmaking rebound
The investment bank’s shares rose 2.6% before the bell on Wednesday, while Wells Fargo’s profit was powered by a rebound in dealmaking…
Business
Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
Consumer prices rose more quickly in December, the latest sign that the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation may have stalled. The…
Politics
Mister C.E.O. Goes to Washington for the Trump Inauguration
Bezos, Zuckerberg and Coke at the inauguration Corporate America had already raced to donate big sums to Donald Trump’s record-breaking…
Business
ESR Reit to sell Tuas industrial building for S$9.9 million
THE manager of ESR real estate investment trust (ESR Reit) has entered into a contract to divest an industrial building for about S$9.9…
Business
Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.
Germany’s economic growth shrank for a second straight year in 2024, data released Wednesday showed. How to revive it this year has become…
Business
UK activist investor Palliser takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
UK activist investor Palliser Capital is looking to disrupt the takeover of insurer Great Eastern by majority shareholder OCBC, the…
Politics
Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
While leading the Office of Management and Budget during the first Trump administration, Russell T. Vought took steps to force federal…
Business
Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You
By checking in early and getting to the gate with plenty of time, you’ve done everything right. But then the airline throws a curveball,…
Business
Singapore maritime breaks new records for arriving traffic, box throughput, fuel sales
SINGAPORE posted new highs for annual vessel arrival tonnage, container throughput, total bunker sales, sales of alternative bunker fuels,…
Business
MOH to monitor Cordlife’s governance, practices over one-year period; shares climb 10.3%
THE Ministry of Health will closely monitor Cordlife Group’s governance and ensure its practices are consistent and compliant with…
Business
Game on: This Acer-backed gaming-related company is gearing up for growth
SINGAPORE-LISTED company Winking Studios, which provides services to gaming giants such as Ubisoft and Tencent, is poised for further,…
News
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
The number of Americans receiving psychotherapy increased by 30 percent during the pandemic, as virtual sessions replaced in-person…
Business
Singapore shares in the black at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.2%
Singapore shares were in positive territory on Wednesday (Jan 15) at the open, as investors globally await key inflation data in the US…
Business
Singapore shares decline at Wednesday’s close; STI retreats 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 241 to 217, as 875.2 million securities worth S$1.1 billion change hands Singapore…
News
CapitaLand India Trust signs agreement with global hyperscaler amid fast-growing data centre demand
CAPITALAND India Trust’s (Clint) manager announced on Wednesday (Jan 15) that it has signed a long-term agreement with a leading global…
Business
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Clint, SIA Engineering, LMIRT, Cordlife
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 15). CapitaLand Investment…
Business
Intel to turn venture arm into separate firm with new name
INTEL, the once-dominant chipmaker struggling to revive its business and finances, plans to turn its venture capital arm into a separate…
Business
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
U.S. securities regulators sued Elon Musk in federal court in Washington on Tuesday in an enforcement action arising from his $44 billion…
Politics
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Pete Hegseth, the military veteran who is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, took in nearly $6 million as a Fox…
Business
South Korea’s import prices surge at fastest pace in five months as won weakens
SOUTH Korea’s import prices accelerated in December at the fastest pace in five months, central bank data showed on Wednesday (Jan 15),…
News
What Might Surprise You About Elon Musk's Education
Elon Musk is one of the richest men in the entire world. It is a high achievement that only a few have managed to succeed in all of…
Politics
Nancy Mace Triggered When Democrat Calls Out Her Transphobic Scam
Another major corporate shift has effectively left behind DEI initiatives. That began when the Supreme Court ruled on the diversity…
Politics
House GOP Passes Horrifying Bill Certain to Traumatize Teens in Sports
A bill aimed at restricting “biological men” from participating in women’s sports passed the House of Representatives Tuesday. The…