Business
Adobe forecasts fiscal 2025 revenue below estimates on slower subscription spending
PHOTOSHOP maker Adobe forecast fiscal 2025 revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday (Dec 11), indicating the company’s investments…
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Volatility could roil base metal markets in 2025; analysts favour copper, tin amid energy transition
Potential headwinds include stronger US dollar, escalating trade tensions and China’s economic momentum BASE metal prices have been lifted…
News
Tough 2024 for suburban business parks with rising vacancies; muted growth for industrial rents in 2025
Most industrial submarkets can expect to grow by 2 to 3% next year – but not business parks in the suburbs THE business park segment in…
Business
Google unveils latest AI model, Gemini 2.0
GOOGLE on Wednesday (Dec 11) announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the world’s…
Business
US: Wall St opens higher after inflation data solidifies rate-cut bets
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Dec 11) after an in-line inflation reading kept intact bets on the Federal Reserve…
Business
Ron Sim and Osim send legal letter of demand to Trek 2000 International’s current and former chairmen
Ron Sim alleges fraudulent misrepresentations before he acquired shares of Trek 2000 in 2015 MASSAGE chair and appliance manufacturer Osim…
Business
Europe’s loan bankers pin hopes on M&A revival to boost volumes
REFINANCINGS helped bolster European loan volumes in 2024 but with mergers and acquisitions looking like they’re finally picking up,…
Politics
Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom: sources
CHINA’S top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher US trade tariffs as…
Business
Zara owner Inditex’s sales growth slows as holiday shopping begins
INDITEX, the owner of Zara, reported slower sales growth at the outset of the crucial holiday shopping season. The Arteixo, Spain-based…
Business
Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold
THE Bank of England (BOE) looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut borrowing costs than central…
Politics
TikTok Shop goes live for Spain, Ireland in Europe rollout
TIKTOK’S in-app shopping feature has gone live for users in Spain and Ireland, marking the first steps in an expansion of ByteDance’s…
News
Why Do Firefighters Get Paid So Little?
Firefighters play a crucial role in our communities, risking their lives to keep us safe. However, many people wonder, “Why do…
Business
AAA Membership Cost: Worth It?
If you’re considering a AAA membership, it’s important to understand the costs and benefits involved. The AAA membership, often referred…
Business
Charge+ buys 140 EV chargers from 3 companies ceasing commercial charging services in Singapore
ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) charging point operator (CPO) Charge+ has acquired 140 public and shared EV chargers from three other companies in…
Business
Charge+ buys 140 EV chargers from 3 companies that have ceased commercial charging services in Singapore
ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) charging point operator (CPO) Charge+ has acquired 140 public and shared EV chargers from three other companies in…
Business
CPF Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts’ interest rate falls to 4% for Q1 2025
THE interest rate for the Central Provident Fund’s (CPF) Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts (SMRA) will fall to the floor rate of 4…
Business
Club Med owner shares jump 83% after Hong Kong take-private offer
FOSUN Tourism Group shares saw their biggest jump on record in Hong Kong, after the owner of luxury resort chain Club Med offered to buy…
Business
15 Reasons Restaurant Chains are Dying
The restaurant industry is facing tough times, with many chains struggling to stay afloat. Various factors contribute to this decline,…
Business
Alaska Airlines sees US$1 billion jump in profit after merger with Hawaiian Airlines
ALASKA Airlines on Tuesday unveiled a plan to generate US$1 billion in additional profits by 2027 by leveraging its acquisition of…
Business
Singapore stocks open flat at Wednesday’s open
SINGAPORE shares open muted on Wednesday (Dec 11) following weak trade figures from China and ahead of key inflation data in the US. As at…
Business
Citigroup cuts ESG analyst jobs as research group trimmed
CITIGROUP has cut about five analyst jobs inside a small team dedicated to producing ESG (environmental, social and governance) and…
News
Who Owns Kia?
There are so many different car manufacturers that it is hard to choose which car you want. Some have unique features while others are…
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When Was YouTube Created?
The Not many know when the founders created YouTube. We don’t really need to say much about the incredible popularity of the site. Indeed,…
Politics
US Steel drops as Biden plans to block sale to Nippon Steel
PRESIDENT Joe Biden plans to formally block the US$14.1 billion sale of United States Steel to Nippon Steel on national security grounds…