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Asean remains attractive amid global trade, supply chain disruptions: UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong
The Asean region remains an attractive market to do business with, even amid uncertainties due to geopolitical risks and the impact of the…
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Politics
Transcript: Trump’s Ramblings about Abrego Garcia Wreck His Own Case
Hershberg: Well, I think one of the things we just don’t understand in this case is: What is the criminal activity that he’s associated…
Business
Nanofilm’s Q1 revenue rises 12% to S$44 million, fuelled by consumer business segments
Nanofilm Technologies said a strong performance by its consumer business segments helped to push its revenue up 12 per cent year on year…
News
Google faces historic trial in US bid to end search monopoly
Alphabet’s Google faces a historic trial on Monday (Apr 21) as US antitrust enforcers in Washington seek to force the tech giant to sell…
Politics
Who Were Those Gullible People Who Believed Donald Trump’s Bullsh*t?
Trump is the biggest liar in the history of American politics. And no, I don’t know the precise extent to which Millard Fillmore or…
Politics
Will Trump Finally Kill the Bretton Woods System?
Banga’s about-face to appease Trump isn’t surprising, say those familiar with the World Bank. “They’ve tried to present themselves as this…
Politics
China’s Cosco warns US levies risk upsetting global shipping
The latest US proposal has been watered down from an earlier version, but keeps pressure on Chinese ship operators and shipbuilders…
Politics
Trump’s Ugly New Eruptions over Abrego Garcia Wreck His Own Arguments
President Donald Trump exploded on social media over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, insisting once again that he’s a member of MS-13. But Trump did…
News
LLC vs. Inc.: The Choice That Changes Everything
Choosing between an LLC and a corporation can feel overwhelming. Both structures have their pros and cons, and the decision can impact…
News
At Shanghai auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla ‘killers’
More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show…
Business
Another China shadow bank seeks state help as trust sector reels
China’s state-owned AVIC Trust is seeking assistance from two of its peers after delaying payments on some of its investment products, a…
News
Tycoon Ong Beng Seng should sell his Hotel Properties Limited stake
Since news broke in mid-July 2023 of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau’s questioning of Ong Beng Seng regarding his dealings with…
Politics
China plastic plants face closure risk as tariffs hit US ethane
Chinese plastics factories that depend on a gas they mainly import from the US are contending with the prospect of shutdowns as the…
Business
Malaysia Airlines eyes new Boeing jets should China reject them
Airlines globally are hungry for new planes but face extended delivery times because of post-pandemic supply chain bottlenecks Malaysia…
News
Singapore’s long-dated bond yields get boost from steepest curve since 2022
The outperformance of the country’s bonds versus their peers is adding to their appeal The steepest yield curve on Singapore’s bonds in…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soars 9% as US eases port fees on China-built ships
Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) surged 15 per cent on Monday (Apr 21) morning before paring some gains, after the US watered down…
Business
Gold hits record high on weak US dollar, trade war woes
Gold touched a record high on Monday (Apr 21) as the US dollar sank to a three-year low and trade war concerns between the United States…
Politics
Oil fell with Ukraine-Russia truce, US-Iran talks in focus
Trading volumes in crude futures may be lower than usual in Monday’s session, with some countries observing holidays to mark Easter Oil…
Business
Taiwan short-selling curbs extended again amid tariff uncertainty
Short sellers borrow shares they expect to fall, aiming to repay the loan for less later to pocket the difference Taiwan’s top financial…
Business
Business Partnership Nightmares: How to Avoid Them
Business partnerships can be a great way to combine resources and skills, but they can also turn into serious headaches if not handled…
Culture
The Two Best Bob Dylan Films
I’ve watched a lot of Dylan movies lately, some of them several times. One I watched for which I had very low expectations, called Bob…
News
Why Neo-Nazis Are Obsessed With the Occult
It’s a religion of edgelords who’ve cliff-dived over the edge into madness. The chief tenet of the Order of the Nine Angles, though, is…
News
Name Change Guide: From Paperwork to New ID
Changing your name can be a big step, whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, or just wanting a fresh start. The process can seem…
Business
S-Reits kick off earnings season; Sabana REIT and Keppel DC REIT report double-digit jump in DPU so far
Sabana Industrial Reit (Sabana) kicked off the current earnings release season for S-Reits on Apr 15 with the release of its Q1 2025…