Business
Vietnam plans tax breaks, fee cuts to lure overseas investors
VIETNAM’S authorities are planning a series of reforms to lure more overseas investors to the stock market in an effort to ensure…
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Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
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Business
Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors
INDONESIA’S domestic carbon exchange opened trading to foreign participants as the nation aims to restore its position as a major hub for…
Business
Marine stocks are booming; analysts predict further growth on growing demand
MARINE stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange have been booming over the past year – and even beyond – and analysts are optimistic on…
Business
YZJ, Seatrium stocks ride wave of upcycle orders; smooth sailing ahead seen for marine sector
MARINE stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange have been booming over the past year, and analysts are optimistic on continued growth for…
Politics
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, focus on Trump inauguration
GOLD prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday (Jan 20) as easing tensions in the Middle East tempered safe-haven demand, while…
Business
Singapore shares open Monday lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 20) trading in negative territory while markets abroad finished higher ahead of Trump’s inauguration.…
Business
Singapore shares end lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed slightly lower on Monday (Jan 20) ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in the US, even as most…
Business
Asia private credit funding hits eight-year low on China slump
ASIA’S private credit market faces diverse challenges in 2025 after fundraising dropped to an eight-year low and concerns over China’s…
Business
CDL’s Kiwi unit makes NZ$2.25-a-share offer to delist M&C New Zealand
CITY Developments Ltd’s (CDL) wholly owned subsidiary intends to purchase all the fully paid ordinary shares in hotel company Millennium &…
Business
Trump says Apple CEO to make large investment in US
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump said on Sunday he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook. “He said they’re going to make a massive investment in…
Business
Australia’s Star Entertainment reports second-quarter loss
AUSTRALIA’S troubled casino operator Star Entertainment reported a second-quarter loss on Monday, adding to the rising uncertainty about…
Business
Contrarian bet emerges that next Fed move is higher, not lower
IT’S at best, a longshot, but one that’s emerged among a group of die-hard bond traders – that the US Federal Reserve’s next move on…
News
Stock markets are less afraid of war than we imagine
A look at the past shows that most regional conflicts have not been bear-market catalysts WHILE Hizbollah struck a tenuous truce with…
Business
Gold expected to continue bullish trend
GOLD price has been on a steady uptrend since hitting a low of US$1,614 per ounce in October 2022. Over the past two years, the precious…
Politics
Who Is Sean Curran? The Trusted Secret Service Agent Appointed to Lead After Heroic Actions at Trump's Campaign Rally
Donald Trump, the US President-elect, has appointed Sean Curran as the new director of the US Secret Service. Curran played a pivotal role…
Politics
TikTok was gone. It's back with a Trump lifeline
At the stroke of midnight on Sunday, TikTok users in the United States were momentarily silenced, after the Supreme Court unanimously…
Celebrity
Barack Obama-Jennifer Aniston Dating Rumors Resurface Following Marriage Speculation with MIchelle Obama
Reports of former U.S. President Barack Obama's marriage to Michelle Obama facing a rocky phase have reignited rumors of him dating…
News
Motel California Episode 4 Recap, Review, and Reactions
Motel California episode 4 aired on MBC on Saturday (January 18) at 9:50 PM KST. It followed Ji Kang Hee after she took a bold step and…
Politics
President-Elect Donald Trump Vows to Delay TikTok Ban, Promises National Security Solution
Offering hope to the nearly 170 million TikTok users in the United States after the popular app went dark, President-elect Donald Trump…
Politics
Who Is Emily Damari? The 28-Year-Old British-Israeli Hostage Held in Gaza for 471 Days Set to Be Released by Hamas
British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, is set to be released by Hamas after 471 harrowing days as a hostage. Her family described her as their…
Politics
Apple and Google Remove TikTok from US App Stores Amid New Law
TikTok is officially unavailable in the US as Apple and Google removed the app from their mobile stores following a new law targeting…
News
Who Is Tia Billinger? Real Name of OnlyFans Star Bonnie Blue Who Had Sexual Encounter with 1,057 Men In 12 Hours Revealed
The estranged husband of controversial adult performer Bonnie Blue is reportedly "furious" with his wife, who he is in the process of…
News
Alex Stupak’s Seriously Playful Seafood Joint
The Basque region is a big influence on the Otter’s ever-changing menu, as is New England (Stupak grew up in Massachusetts), not only in…
News
Check In Hanyang Episode 10: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Check In Hanyang episode 10 will air on Channel A on Sunday (January 19) at 9:10 PM KST. The chapter will follow Hong Deok Soo, Lee Eun…