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Nissan unveils all-new plug-in hybrid pickup at Auto Shanghai
Nissan Motor Corporation unveiled its all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show this week,…
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Huawei raises record 20 billion yuan in Chinese debt issuance spree
The parent of Huawei Technologies is tapping low borrowing costs in China’s credit market to raise a record amount of debt, as trade…
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China’s central bank chief warns trade frictions threaten trust in world economy
Pan joins annual meetings of IMF, World Bank talks in Washington with US, EU and G20 members China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng…
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BNP looks past tariff slowdown fears after investment bank boost in Q1
FRANCE’S BNP Paribas reported first-quarter earnings in line with expectations thanks to rising sales at its investment bank, and stuck…
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Will tariffs spell the end of Detroit's resurgence?
Detroit's comeback after decades of decline could now be undermined by the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the American car…
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DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country until peace talks…
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Two bodies found outside Walmart spark police probe
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and…
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Cars didn’t arrive after months – so Singapore dealer for China EV brand Neta closed: sources
The abrupt closure of Evology Automobile – the dealer/distributor for China automotive brand Neta – earlier this month happened because…
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He fought to stop the forest being felled. The price was 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit
The meeting room in the prison of Villa de Etla, a town in Oaxaca, Mexico, doubles as a classroom with school desks and a small library.…
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Nokia posts quarterly profit miss, flags disruption from Trump's tariffs
Comparable operating profit fell to 156 million euros (S$232.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025 Nokia reported first-quarter profit…
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Revolut Singapore in the black, targets South-east Asia
Neobank Revolut announced that its Singapore operations turned profitable, amid a continuing streak in the black for the wider company in…
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Trump sends US warship to China's coast
By John Feng is Newsweek's contributing editor for Asia based in Taichung, Taiwan. His focus is on East Asian politics. He has covered…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 2.38%
Demand shrinks with the auction receiving S$16.6 billion in applications for the S$7.4 billion on offer The cut-off yield for Singapore’s…
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Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump’s trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
China-based robotaxi developer Pony.ai said on Thursday (Apr 24) that US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China was likely to…
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Vietnam Airlines signs funding deal with Vietcombank for 50 narrow-body planes
Flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines said on Thursday (Apr 24) it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s top lender…
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Old video misrepresented as Indonesian legislature 'rejecting asset seizure bill against graft convicts'
After several executives from subsidiaries of Indonesia's state-owned energy firm were arrested for alleged corruption, calls for the…
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Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
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Vietnam’s VinFast to open India factory on Jun 30, Indonesia plant in October
The strategy shift follows the delayed the opening of a factory in North Carolina by three years to 2028 Vietnamese electric vehicle maker…
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Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
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Las Vegas Sands drops out of contest to develop New York City area casino
Applications are due in June, with a final decision expected by December, according to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board…
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Keppel’s Q1 net profit jumps more than 25%; expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel reported on Thursday (Apr 24) a strong Q1 performance for 2025, with net profit rising more than 25 per cent year-on-year. These…
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Keppel posts more than 25% jump in Q1 net profit, expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel’s net profit rose more than 25 per cent for the first quarter ended March, driven by improvements in its real estate and asset…
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China to kick off special bond sale as tariffs threaten economy
China is set to issue the first batch of special sovereign bonds for the year on Thursday (Apr 24) as part of the stimulus announced by…
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China kicks off special bond sale as tariffs threaten economy
China issued the first batch of special sovereign bonds for the year on Thursday (Apr 24) as part of the stimulus announced by authorities…