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Samsung warns of slow AI chip sales in Q1, hurt by US restrictions on China
SAMSUNG Electronics on Friday warned of sluggish sales of its artificial intelligence chips in the current quarter due to U.S. export…
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Business
India central bank injects US$5.10 billion via FX swap to ease cash crunch
INDIA’S central bank injected US$5.10 billion through a foreign-exchange swap auction, using the tool for the first time in five years to…
Business
Sembcorp to enter the Philippines renewable energy market via acquisition
The proposed deal’s total consideration is about S$105 million and is expected to be completed in H2 2025 SEMBCORP Industries announced in…
Business
DBS signs mandates for Singapore listings with potential valuations of US$1 billion
DBS, South-east Asia’s biggest bank, has several listings lined up for the Singapore market, including some potential blockbusters with…
Business
Markets price in fewer rate cuts as Fed holds on tariff uncertainty, persistent inflation
Industry watchers expect that doubts over Trump’s policies will continue to weigh on US central bank’s movements GLOBAL markets are…
Politics
Trump Says He Could Impose 25% Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods as Early as Saturday
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico will go into…
Business
Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
SAMSUNG Electronics said on Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from…
Business
Singtel’s Optus secures A$1.95 billion in credit facility with 12 banks
SINGTEL’S Australian subsidiary, Optus, has inked a A$1.95 billion (S$1.64 billion) committed revolving credit facility with 12 banks to…
Business
Stocks to watch: Singtel, SIA
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 31): Source link
Business
Mastercard earnings tops estimates as firm broadens services
MASTERCARD reported earnings that beat estimates as the firm diversifies beyond its traditional payment network into anti-fraud services,…
Business
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at US$300 billion valuation, sources say
SOFTBANK is in talks to lead a funding round of up to US$40 billion in OpenAI at a post-money valuation of US$300 billion, sources told…
Business
US DOJ sues to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s US$14 billion Juniper deal
THE US Department of Justice has sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s US$14 billion deal to acquire networking gear maker Juniper…
Business
Intel’s quarterly revenue tops expectations as investors await new CEO
INTEL on Thursday posted December-quarter results that beat analysts’ low expectations, while its forecast for current-quarter revenue…
Politics
A Song on Porcelain
In many responses to the first days of the second Trump Presidency—expressions of an outrage denied the refuge of surprise—a historical…
Business
South-east Asia to see more private equity deals this year; healthcare, data centres in the spotlight
Participants expect activity in the region’s PE markets to gather pace after the number of deals last year surged to the highest since at…
News
FACT CHECK: Was Barrack Obama on the Army Helicopter that Collided with American Airlines Flight that Killed All Onboard?
On January 29, 2025, an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…
News
"Why Didn't It Move?" Trump Blames Black Hawk for Midair Crash, Internet Explodes with Theories
A devastating midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet near Ronald Reagan…
News
Man in Singapore Fined for Causing Permanent Injury to Colleague's Neck While Trying to Give Him Massage
On Monday, a man who caused his colleague lifelong harm while massaging him was fined S$3,000 (US$2,230). The 32-year-old Ng Jian Ye…
News
American Airlines Plane Crash: Young Skater Spencer Lane Shared Heartbreaking Final Photo of Plane Before Take Off
Several U.S. figure skaters and coaches, including two world champions, were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a…
Business
D Awards 2025: How to Watch, Date, Host, Venue, Performers, and More
The D Awards 2025 is on the way, and the organizers have shared some details about the upcoming glam event. The new K-pop award show will…
Culture
The GRAMMYs 2025 Live: Where to Watch, Air Date, Streaming Channels, Host, Performers, and More
The GRAMMYs 2025, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, is only a few days from its live telecast. Music lovers worldwide eagerly…
News
Malaysian Police Detains Four Men After Two Cars Crash into Mob Outside KL Nightclub; Two Injured
Malaysian police detained four men on Thursday after a video of two cars colliding with a crowd outside a Kuala Lumpur nightclub on…
News
Married World Champion Figure Skaters Among Passengers on American Airlines Flight During Fatal Collision: Report
Former world champion figure skaters Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among the passengers on an American Airlines plane that…
Business
SIA ranked top airline, clinches 28th overall spot in Fortune’s list of world’s most admired firms
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has clinched the top spot as an airline and ranked 28th overall in Fortune magazine’s list of the most admired…