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Business Name Protection: Trademark Costs Revealed
When you’re starting a business, protecting your brand is super important. One way to do this is through trademark registration. But how…
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IEA recommends Germany optimise electricity system to reduce costs
A new Energy Policy Review from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that enhancing the efficiency and resilience of Germany’s…
Business
FDA Layoffs Could Raise Drug Costs and Erode Food Safety
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced wide-ranging cutbacks at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug…
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Trump’s De Minimis Order Could Raise Costs on Clothes and Goods From China
President Trump on Wednesday ordered the closure of a loophole that allows retailers to directly send clothes and other goods from China…
Business
PSA International FY2024 net profit falls 25.2% to S$1.1 billion on higher costs, inflation
Temasek-owned port operator PSA International on Friday (Mar 28) reported a 25.2 per cent drop in net profit to S$1.1 billion in 2024,…
Business
High costs limit plastic recycling in South-east Asia: Bain
Plastic recycling in South-east Asia is limited by high collection and sorting costs, which can be 1.5 to two times the raw waste price,…
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HSBC’s revamp of key Asia division costs women senior roles
A global overhaul at HSBC Holdings has seen female executives in Asia lose out after the lender asked managers to reapply for senior roles…
Politics
Federal buildings in California potentially on chopping block as Trump looks to cut costs
The future of several prominent federal buildings in California that provide resources for broad swaths of the state’s residents is in…
Business
HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs: source
HSBC has laid off around 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a…
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Texas LLC Costs: The Real Price Tag Revealed
Starting a Texas LLC might seem simple, but there are a lot of costs to think about. From the initial filing fees to ongoing maintenance,…
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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs May Raise US Manufacturing Costs
America has seen this movie before: President Trump, who imposed stiff tariffs on Monday on imported steel and aluminum, did so once…
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New NIH initiative to cap 'indirect' costs triggers lawsuit from states, outcry from researchers
The Trump administration's push to slash funding for the National Institutes of Health is facing criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill,…
Business
Tesla supplier Panasonic to cut costs to support shift into AI
PANASONIC Holdings is considering an overhaul of personnel and trimming underperforming businesses to lower fixed costs, part of a shift…
Business
Cathay Cineplex receives letters of demand for about S$2.7 million in rent and other costs owed
MM2 Asia, which runs the cinema chain, is trying to resolve the matter while prioritising minimal disruption to business operations CATHAY…
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In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs
A rare display of public anger is unfolding in China over the quality of domestically produced drugs. A prominent Shanghai surgeon pointed…
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Asian oil refiners mull run cuts, closures as crude costs soar
A SURGE in the cost of physical crude cargoes as China and India rush to replace Russian flows is prompting refiners in other parts of…
Business
UBS CEO signals job cuts will continue in quest to lower costs
UBS Group chief executive officer Sergio Ermotti said he will keep cutting headcount in the wake of the historic acquisition of Credit…
Business
Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions
iIndustry watchers believe most of the S-Reits are already facing near “peak” interest rates, and expect financing costs to decline from…
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Japan's service mood improves, rising costs cloud outlook
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's service-sector sentiment improved in December but companies expect conditions to sour ahead, a…
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Australia Opposition Focuses On Living Costs in Campaign Launch
(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s main opposition prioritized cost-of-living and housing issues as it kicked off its campaign for the next…
Business
The '$' Behind Starting Your Own Company: Real Costs Revealed
Starting a business sounds like a dream, right? But let’s be real, it’s not just about having a cool idea and running with it. There’s a…
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Vitol plans to cut costs by taking aluminium from London Metal Exchange warehouses in Malaysia: sources
ENERGY and commodities trader Vitol is attempting to reduce its storage costs with plans to remove significant amounts of aluminium from…
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The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
A devastating toll More of the Los Angeles area is ablaze on Thursday, after a new wildfire in the Hollywood Hills broke out as…
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Hong Kong dollar strongest since 2021 on record funding costs
THE Hong Kong dollar climbed to its strongest level in three and a half years, thanks to a year-end surge in demand that pushed the…