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TikTok Shop US Employees told to work from home as layoffs loom
TikTok told US e-commerce staff to work from home on Wednesday (May 21) while awaiting emails regarding “difficult decisions,” suggesting…
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Politics
“Chilling”: Trump’s Fury at Bruce Springsteen Just Got Much Darker
President Trump has raged at Bruce Springsteen for days, demanding investigations as retaliation against him for criticizing the…
Business
Yoma Strategic’s H2 profit falls 12.4% to US$18.3 million
Yoma Strategic Holdings posted a 12.4 per cent decline in net profit for the second half-year ended Mar 31 to US$18.3 million, from…
Business
Britain's M&S says cyberattack to cost US$400 million
British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Wednesday (May 21) a “highly sophisticated cyber” attack would cost it about US$403 million in…
Politics
Accenture to promote 50,000 staff after six-month delay
The move comes as the New York-listed company grapples with a pullback in client spending and greater scrutiny of US government contracts…
Politics
China threatens enforcers of US’s Huawei curbs with legal action
A said it could take legal action against anyone enforcing US restrictions on using Huawei Technologies’ artificial intelligence (AI)…
Business
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…
Business
Nvidia says US export controls on AI chips to China were ‘a failure’
The world’s second-largest economy to invest aggressively to develop a supply chain that does not rely on manufacturers outside the…
Business
Vietnam approves establishment of Sun PhuQuoc Airways
Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, has approved the establishment of a new airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, the official Vietnam News…
Business
Former Citigroup traders drop Hong Kong lawsuit on cost concerns
Two former Citigroup traders in Hong Kong abandoned their employment lawsuits after weighing the costs and difficulties of taking it to a…
Business
SingPost names Teo Swee Lian as chairman-designate
Singapore Post (SingPost) appointed Teo Swee Lian, 65, as chairman-designate and non-independent, non-executive director with effect from…
Business
Singapore central bank chief says US dollar assets irreplaceable
Factors that the market are paying attention to include any prospect for slower growth and higher inflation in America as well as cues on…
Business
PwC launches AI hub in Singapore with over US$4 million commitment
PwC launched an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Singapore on Wednesday (May 21), committing more than US$4 million over a three-year…
Business
CapitaLand Investment launches 5 billion yuan China fund
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) on Wednesday (May 21) announced the launch of its first onshore master fund in China, the CLI RMB Master Fund,…
Politics
Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk
Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday (May 20) that higher prices are coming on the back of rising US import tariffs and counselled…
Business
US sets the stage for duties on battery materials from China
The US Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding…
Business
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and…
Politics
Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty, weak China demand signals
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (May 20) due to uncertainty in US-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while new…
Business
US: S&P 500 falls after six straight positive sessions
Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday (May 20) as markets tracked congressional debate on US President Donald Trump’s tax cut proposal…
Politics
Trump Fumbles Key Question as He Unveils Pricey Golden Dome Plans
“Democrats pretended to care about campaign finance violations when they persecuted President Trump with their lawfare,” Mike Davis, a…
Politics
Trump Is Slowly but Surely Killing U.S. Economy, Experts Warn
“Democrats pretended to care about campaign finance violations when they persecuted President Trump with their lawfare,” Mike Davis, a…
Politics
Marco Rubio Says No Judge Has Authority Over Him in Alarming Testimony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio flippantly said he does not have to listen to court orders at a Senate hearing Tuesday. Senator Chris Van…
Politics
Somebody Warn the New Pope: JD Vance Is Trying to Buddy Up to Him
Step aside, presidents and prime ministers: Vice President JD Vance says he wants to work with the newest world leader, Pope Leo XIV.…
News
You’ve Been Writing Emails Wrong This Whole Time (Here’s the Simple Fix)
I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon in business communication. When people sit down to write an email, they suddenly transform into formal,…