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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in March as fully electric sales dive
Volvo Cars sold 70,737 cars in March, down 10 per cent from a year earlier as sales of fully electric cars tumbled, the Sweden-based…
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Politics
Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t Going to Work How He Thinks They Will
The evidence for all this is pretty thin, and it represents a strange brew of ideological tendencies. The Trump administration’s…
Politics
Trump Is Set to Unveil Expansive Global Tariffs
President Trump is set to unveil his most expansive tariffs to date on Wednesday afternoon, when he will detail potentially punishing…
Politics
Trump tariffs push gold even higher; fears yet fully materialised, say market watchers
Despite earlier expectations of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, investors were caught off guard by the scale and rationale…
Politics
PBOC seen deploying stimulus soon on tariff risks, cash shortage
Global lenders such as JPMorgan Chase expect China to deliver its long-awaited monetary stimulus as early as in April, with timing likely…
Business
Illinois Business Start: LLC Made Easy
Starting a business in Illinois can feel overwhelming, but forming an Illinois LLC is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you…
Politics
Asia: Markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Asian markets edged up on Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump’s wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation…
Politics
More Americans Can’t Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds
It’s not just the high price of eggs or the rising cost of housing that is contributing to Americans’ unhappiness over the cost of living.…
Business
RHB Singapore appoints new CEO Goh Ken-Yi
Goh Ken-Yi has been named the new chief executive officer (CEO) of RHB Singapore, effective Tuesday (Apr 1). He succeeds Danny Quah, who…
Business
Hong Kong considers new OTC stock market for delisted companies
Hong Kong is drafting rules for an over-the-counter (OTC) market for delisted shares to give investors at risk of owning a growing pile of…
Business
Australian, New Zealand dollars exposed to collateral damage from tariff fallout
The Australian and New Zealand dollars were left adrift on Wednesday as investors awaited details on US tariffs that could well trigger a…
Business
Panin Bank a good fit for DBS’ Indonesia operations; Singapore bank’s surplus capital can fund potential acquisition
A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and…
Business
Can DBS turn Panin Bank around? Analysts think so.
A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and…
Business
Fu Yu seeks claims against six individuals after probe
Components manufacturer Fu Yu is pursuing claims against six individuals, including its largest shareholder Victor Lim, over a probe into…
Politics
Wisconsin Gives Elon Musk Middle Finger in Supreme Court Election
Liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday, crushing Elon Musk’s attempt to buy yet…
News
Gold prices climb on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs
Investors are also awaiting the automobile tariffs, which will take effect on Apr 3 Gold prices advanced on Wednesday (Apr 2) as anxious…
Politics
Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate
President Trump plans to meet with top White House officials on Wednesday to discuss a proposal that could secure TikTok’s future in the…
Business
South Korea financial watchdog chief offers to resign after veto on shareholder interests
The head of South Korea’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday he had offered to resign, a day after the acting president vetoed a revised…
Business
Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Nio, SingPost, Fu Yu
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Wednesday (Apr 2). Source link
Business
Alibaba preparing for flagship AI model release as soon as April
OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have similarly released a flurry of new models in recent weeks Alibaba Group Holding is planning to release…
Politics
GM leads first quarter US auto sales as tariffs loom
General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports on Tuesday, as the industry braces for President…
Politics
Trump to weigh plans for TikTok sale at meeting on Wednesday
US President Donald Trump will meet on Wednesday (Apr 2) to consider a proposal for divesting TikTok’s US operations from Chinese parent…
Business
Tesla to report sales as it faces Musk backlash, overseas delivery woes
With its showrooms vandalised, production lines paused and sales tanking overseas, Tesla has had a brutal start to 2025. The automaker is…
Business
Tesla sales drop to lowest since 2022 amid Musk backlash
Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13 per cent last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and…