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Citi transformation pays off amid tariff troubles, with room for optimism
In 1902, Citi established an office in Singapore. Fast forward 123 years, Citi has thrived and grown along with Singapore and has a much…
Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
Swedan covers business developments, emerging companies, entrepreneurial stories, and trends influencing industries and the broader economy.
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Business
Qatar to invest US$2 billion in Indonesia sovereign wealth fund
Prabowo is on a five-nation tour of the Middle East, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan to boost bilateral…
Business
These China sectors and stocks are bucking the trend amid market volatility
Global markets have been nothing but volatile on the back of tariff-induced swings – but China stocks were an outlier last week. From Apr…
Business
OCI is said to put brakes on Malaysia IPO plan on market turmoil
The polysilicon industry has struggled with a huge surplus, with far too much capacity built relative to demand, resulting in prices of…
Business
Indonesia’s foreign reserves hit record high despite rupiah rout
Domestic concerns, such as the fiscal outlook and slowing economic growth amid President Prabowo Subianto’s shuffling of policy…
Business
Goldman cuts targets on China stocks for second time this month
The firm has long been bullish, often going against the tide during the market’s multiyear slump Strategists at Goldman Sachs cut their…
Politics
Bank of Japan’s Ueda warns of heightened uncertainty from US tariff policy
) Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday global and domestic economic uncertainty has increased sharply due to US tariff policy.…
Business
Buyout firms get creative on Gulf trips in bid for bigger checks
The giants of private equity have spent years trying to cozy up to Middle Eastern wealth funds to secure massive checks. US President…
Business
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to step down as HPL managing director
The property tycoon will devote more time to managing his rare white blood cell cancer Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) announced on Monday…
Business
Asia, Europe, gold, private markets: Where investors can seek refuge as US exceptionalism is cast into doubt
The turmoil and volatility in global financial markets, where trillions of dollars were wiped off US equities since “Liberation Day”, are…
Politics
Non-China sea cargo shippers to U-turn on aborted bookings amid US tariff pause: analysts
The dramatic turnaround in US President Donald Trump’s stance on his reciprocal tariffs – he paused steep individualised tariffs on dozens…
Business
Bullish outlook for EURUSD
THE euro-dollar (EURUSD) FX pair, the most traded foreign exchange (FX) pair by volume, has experienced heightened volatility in the first…
Business
Wise aims for faster, cheaper transactions amid Asia-Pacific expansion
Wise has always focused on building payment infrastructure that makes international transactions cheaper and faster. And co-founder and…
Politics
State Department suggests deported Salvadoran man is beyond U.S. reach
The administration shows no sign of capitulating in its battle with judges who are pressuring President Trump to bring back Kilmar Abrego…
Politics
Trump administration officials say tariff reprieve on electronics is temporary
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says that smartphones and other electronics that President Trump spared from his recent reciprocal…
Culture
What Is R-Evolution? San Francisco's 45-Foot Unclothed Woman Sculpture Sparks Uproar as Artist Marco Cochrane Shares Empowerment Message
A 45-foot tall statue of a nude woman has been unveiled at San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza, drawing both praise and backlash. The…
Politics
State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to…
News
Kymberlee Schopper, 52, Arrested for Shocking Human Remains Sale Operation on Facebook Marketplace
A shocking case has surfaced in Florida, where 52-year-old Kymberlee Anne Schopper of Deltona was arrested for allegedly buying and…
Politics
Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania Dem Governor's Home Set on Fire by Arsonist While He and His Family Were Sleeping Inside
Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were compelled to leave the governor's mansion after an arsonist set it on…
News
Schumer seeks to halt flights for New York helicopter company after deadly Hudson River crash
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on federal authorities to revoke the operating permits of the helicopter tour company whose…
Politics
White House physician says Trump is in 'excellent health'
President Trump is in "excellent health," according to a memo issued Sunday by the White House. Source link
News
How Did Kyren Lacy Die? Former LSU Wide Receiver and NFL Draft Prospect Found Dead Aged 24 Weeks After Arrest for Fatal Car Crash
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 24, just days before he was scheduled to appear in court…
Politics
Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith looks to the heavens as he weighs 2028 presidential run
Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith says he is heeding his pastor's advice by keeping the door open to running for the 2028 Democratic…
News
Police say they are investigating an arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor's residence
Police said Sunday that officers evacuated Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family from the official governor's residence after someone set fire…