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Volkswagen is cutting thousands of jobs but still dwarfs global rivals
Job cuts are coming thick and fast from Volkswagen (VW). Just since December, it’s announced plans to reduce its German workforce by…
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Zara opens flagship store in China’s Nanjing with cafe and content creation studio
The Spanish company has put in place more digital integration and spaces designed to encourage shoppers to spend more time in-store…
Business
ESR Group warns of FY2024 loss on marked-to-market losses
Hong Kong-listed real asset manager ESR Group, the sponsor of Singapore Exchange-listed ESR Real Estate Investment Trust (ESR-Reit),…
Business
ESR Group warns of plunge into US$730 million loss on asset and project revaluations
Hong Kong-listed real asset manager ESR Group, the sponsor of Singapore Exchange-listed ESR Real Estate Investment Trust (ESR-Reit),…
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Airlines question Heathrow readiness after shutdown sparks global flight chaos
Britain’s Heathrow Airport was shut on Friday (Mar 21) after a huge fire at a nearby substation knocked out its power, stranding…
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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
When President Trump ordered military strikes last weekend against the Houthi militia in Yemen, he said the militia’s attacks on…
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China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs
Buried in China’s latest government budget were some numbers that add up to an alarming trend. Tax revenue is dropping. The decline means…
Politics
China to add cobalt, copper in boost to state metal reserves
China plans to add to its strategic reserves of key industrial metals this year, an effort to boost the resilience of critical minerals…
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Rice price drop brings relief to billions, risk for farmers
[DELHI, KUALA LUMPUR] From the Philippines to Senegal, billions of people are finding it easier to feed their families now that rice…
Business
Jollibee’s cafe-buying spree brews a showdown with startups
JFC has long served brewed coffee in Jollibee and its other fast-food outlets, but it had no dedicated coffee brand until it began…
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Capital World says transactions linked to former subsidiary under probe
Property company Capital World said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating certain transactions made between…
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Professional References: The Right Way to Ask
Asking for professional references can feel a bit overwhelming. You want to make sure you choose the right people and ask them in a way…
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Thailand may yet embark on region’s most aggressive rate cuts
[BANGKOK, JAKARTA] The Bank of Thailand (BOT), which has long resisted interest-rate cuts despite immense political pressure, may end up…
Business
Fu Yu’s largest shareholder makes new request to table motion to oust directors at AGM
Fu Yu Corporation said on Thursday (Mar 20) that it had received a new request from its largest shareholder Victor Lim to table…
Politics
Chinese parcels that Trump wants to tariff are already falling
Chinese companies cut back on the small packages they shipped to the US last month, as President Donald Trump looks to close off the trade…
Business
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival…
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BYD vows to conquer Europe with new model, fast-charging capability
Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival…
Business
Micron gives upbeat sales forecast after AI fuels demand
The company’s high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, has become a vital piece of AI systems Micron Technology, the largest US maker of computer…
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Family of Boeing Whistle-Blower Who Killed Himself Sues Company
The family of a prominent Boeing whistle-blower who killed himself last year has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the airplane…
Business
Nike sales beat estimates in new CEO’s first full quarter
CEO Elliott Hill is attempting to guide the company back to growth after a difficult year of falling sales and corporate layoffs Nike’s…
Politics
Oil prices settle US$1 higher after US issues new Iran-related sanctions
Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States issued new Iran-related sanctions and renewed tensions in the Middle East countered…
Business
US: Stocks edge lower as Fed rally falters
US stocks closed lower on Thursday, as a Fed-related rally lost steam, and traders looked ahead to the prospect of additional tariffs next…
Politics
As Fox Gets a Trump Bump, Bret Baier Closes In on His Broadcast Rivals
“I think any journalist would take three and a half hours of off-the-record conversation with the president of the United States,” Mr.…
Politics
What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday in an attempt to shut down the Education Department. “We are sending education back…