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Olam to divest remaining Olam Group assets to fund business reorganisation
Olam Group will invest US$500 million equity into Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) within the next three months, while de-leveraging the…
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Ong Beng Seng to step down as HPL managing director
Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) announced on Monday (Apr 14) that managing director Ong Beng Seng will be stepping down from the position…
Business
Stocks to watch: Olam, EC World Reit, Hotel Properties Limited
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 14). Olam: The agribusiness giant…
Politics
Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors are not…
Business
China credit expansion beats forecast on bond sale deluge
China’s credit expanded more than expected in March as the government accelerated bond offerings to help the economy offset the impact of…
Business
Impact of Trump’s tariffs, interest costs in focus as S-Reits report Q1 earnings
Market watchers will be looking for managers of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to shed light on their strategies…
News
Queasy investors are calling Trump’s tariff bluff, and it looks like he will eventually fold
As US Treasury bond yields surged last week, forcing US President Donald Trump to pause the crippling “reciprocal” tariffs that had just…
Politics
Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
Apple has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic – for the moment, at least. Donald Trump’s 125 per cent tariffs on goods…
Business
Not just another wing: MBS’ new US$8 billion expansion project will have its own brand and luxury experiences
In a couple of months’ time, construction will begin on Marina Bay Sands’ (MBS) expansion project – a new ultra-luxury resort destination…
Business
MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
News
Required Licenses: Don't Get Shut Down
When starting a business, one of the most critical steps is understanding the licensing requirements. A business license is essentially a…
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Trust Checklist: Don't Miss These Critical Steps
Creating a trust can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right steps and information, you can set up a trust that meets…
News
Will the Supreme Court Crash the Global Economy?
Why might a critical mass of the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority shrink from letting their ideology propel them to broaden…
Business
Video: Did Trump Manipulate the Stock Market?
President Trump’s post on social media caused the stock market to respond in an unusual way. Rob Copeland, a finance reporter for The New…
Business
Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after US tariffs bring market turmoil
Taiwan’s top financial regulator said on Saturday (Apr 12) that it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to…
Business
Director acquisitions and share buybacks surge
[singapore] Over the five trading sessions from Apr 4 to 10, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional…
Politics
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
After more than a week of ratcheting up tariffs on products imported from China, the Trump administration issued a rule late Friday that…
Politics
British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
The British government moved swiftly on Saturday to take control of operations at the country’s last large crude steel producing facility,…
Politics
Gretchen Whitmer Fell Into Trump’s Tariff Trap
Donald Trump did not fire any commissioners from the today. Donald Trump declared that he had fired the commissioners. That is,…
Politics
Trump’s Horrifying Removal of Man in “Error” Takes an Even Darker Turn
Second, the government says courts can’t order it to seek his return because that would intrude on the president’s power to conduct…
News
Trade War Forces Tough Question for Retailers: Raise Prices or Eat the Cost?
Vivian Hoffman has worked in retail for a half-century, including 25 years as a buyer for Century 21 and the last eight running Whim, a…
News
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The traditional gathering of former Treasury secretaries to welcome a newly minted one into the fold is usually a lighthearted and…
Politics
As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts
Emily Moen, a coffee shop manager in Omaha, was scrolling through TikTok earlier this week when she came across a video informing her that…
Business
Joint Tenancy Explained: Property Sharing Made Simple
Joint tenancy is a way for two or more people to share ownership of a property. It’s a popular choice for couples, family members, or…