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Q&A with BMI’s Santiago Arieu on the magnet crisis disrupting global auto production
The introduction of a new licensing system by China, now slowing the export of rare earth elements, has sent a ripple of disruption across…
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World Bank: Trump’s Trade War Could Destroy the Global Economy
Trump’s trade war won’t just cripple domestic markets—it will slow global GDP growth to its lowest point in 17 years. The World Bank’s…
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Citi to cut 3,500 technology jobs in China as part of global revamp
— Citigroup will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday, as…
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ProPak China 2025 set to showcase global packaging tech
ProPak China 2025, the leading processing and packaging trade show in Asia, will return to Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention…
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Global carriers pile on India capacity as US-Europe traffic drops
The skies above India are about to get a lot busier as international carriers add more routes to the world’s most-populated nation to make…
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Global alarms rise as China’s critical mineral export ban takes hold
Alarm over China’s stranglehold on critical minerals grew on Tuesday (Jun 3) as global automakers joined their US counterparts to complain…
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Brazil, IRENA co-host launch of Global Coalition for Energy Planning
The Brazilian Government, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), is set to co-host the inaugural Energy…
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Google Deepmind CEO says global AI cooperation ‘difficult’
Artificial intelligence pioneer and head of Google’s Deepmind, Demis Hassabis on Monday said that greater international cooperation around…
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France’s recycling model inspires global plastic waste reforms
France’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme is gaining renewed global attention as governments seek sustainable ways to…
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Court rulings inject more uncertainty in global trade as they disrupt Trump's tariff strategy
Federal courts have disrupted President Trump's attempt to reshape global trade policy using tariffs, but the White House said Thursday it…
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Nissan offers buyouts to US workers, halts global pay rises, internal emails show
Japan’s Nissan has started offering buyouts to US workers and has suspended merit-based wage increases worldwide, internal emails reviewed…
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Nissan offers buyouts to US workers, halts global pay rises, internal e-mails show
Japan’s Nissan has started offering buyouts to US workers and has suspended merit-based wage increases worldwide, internal e-mails…
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China plans commodities overhaul to attract global investors
CHINA is on the cusp of its biggest move yet to open up its vast commodities markets, after the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) unveiled…
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Elaine Heng to succeed Linus Goh as OCBC’s head of global commercial banking
OCBC announced on Tuesday (May 27) key leadership changes to its global wholesale banking franchise, to take effect on Oct 1. Elaine Heng,…
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After briefest of respites, global trade war fears return with a vengeance
THE trade war is far from over, and neither is the associated rout in the stock market. The broad S&P 500 had turned positive for the year…
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US risks losing ‘reliable investment’ status, Allianz Global Investors manager says
Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key…
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Pulses MAY offer solutions to broken, outdated global food system: Temasek
Pulses, or edible plant seeds such as chickpeas and lentils, could be the transformative answer to a global food system that is under…
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Labubu maker Popmart flagged for global expansion potential; CGSI initiates coverage
[Hong Kong] CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation…
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Labubu maker Pop Mart flagged for global expansion potential; CGSI initiates coverage
CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation from a toy…
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Trump Scares Global Leaders With How Fast He Caved to Putin on Call
“Kushner admitted that he paid a private investigator $25,000 to arrange for the seduction and videotaping of the cooperating witness’…
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Maersk cuts global container market outlook on tariff war
Maersk sees global container volume market in the range of 1% decline to growth of 4% this year Danish container giant AP Moller-Maersk…
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Stocks to watch: DBS, Riverstone, Lendlease Global Reit, Amara, Ban Leong
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 8). DBS: The bank’s net profit…
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Lendlease Global Commercial Reit posts 10.4% retail rental aversion for Q3 FY2025
Lendlease Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (LReit) on Wednesday (May 7) posted a positive retail rental reversion of 10.4…
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World's richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
The world’s wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on…