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TikTok Got a Reprieve, but Americans and Chinese Are Still on RedNote
TikTok got an apparent reprieve from being forced to shut down, but Americans on Monday were still using and downloading Xiaohongshu, the…
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Business
Chinese investors pile into Bridgewater-style funds, eyeing Trump return
CHINESE hedge fund managers are racing to launch products styled on Bridgewater Associates’ popular “All Weather” strategy, to meet hot…
Politics
Donald Trump Is Back to Usher In the Second Gilded Age
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office at the stroke of noon on January 20, the government will not collapse outright. Congress…
Business
Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?
The retail industry’s report card for the critical holiday shopping season is in. American shoppers surprised analysts, economists and…
Politics
Singapore to play ‘pivotal role’ as financial flows shift to South-east Asia amid trade tensions: Citi
SINGAPORE is set to play a “pivotal role” as capital flows shift amid uncertainty, with the world grappling with potential trade tensions…
Business
LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China
THE London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday (Jan 20) approved Hong Kong as a warehouse delivery point, seeking to boost access to mainland…
News
Singapore listcos’ boards improve in age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have improved in board diversity over the past five years on most fronts – such as age and gender mix – but not…
Business
Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term
As the second presidency of Donald J. Trump begins, America’s largest banks and asset managers have abandoned one of the most overt…
Business
Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4
A TAKEOVER offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock has been…
News
Your Boss's Body Language Could Be Killing Your Career
Ever feel like your boss’s body language is speaking a different language? It can be a real game-changer in the workplace. Understanding…
News
TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet
The Chinese social media app RedNote is full of cute, heartwarming moments after about 500,000 American users fled to it last week to…
News
Miranda Rights: What TV Cops Get Wrong
We’ve all seen it on TV: a cop slaps on the cuffs, and before you know it, they’re reciting the Miranda rights like they’re reading a…
Business
Chinese soda maker Dayao is said to consider US$500 million Hong Kong IPO
CHINESE soda maker Dayao is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of 2025, sources familiar…
Politics
Asia looks to buy more US fossil fuels to make Trump happy
ASIAN fossil fuel buyers looking to appease incoming US president Donald Trump have come to the same conclusion: buy more American oil and…
Business
Thailand hunts for central bank chief with ‘modern ideas’
THAILAND has started the search for a new central bank governor with “modern ideas” who can work closely with the state, as the…
Business
Rakuten billionaire justifies mobile arm losses with big AI bet
RAKUTEN Group’s chief dismissed sceptics who call the Japanese e-commerce pioneer’s mobile foray a mistake and said the telecom arm is…
Business
Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, CDL, Frasers Property, Sabana Reit, ValueMax
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 20). Sembcorp Industries: The…
Business
Hedge funds kept US$1.8 trillion as fees, half their total gains
HEDGE funds have long been regarded as notoriously expensive. A new research reveals just how costly they truly are for their clients. Of…
Business
China tech stock hedges cheapen before Trump becomes president
WITH Donald Trump about to start a second term in the White House, investors around the globe are bracing for big changes in trade…
Business
BYD’s supply chain financing masks ballooning debt: GMT
BYD’S reliance on financing from working capital has masked surging debt levels at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, according to…
Politics
TikTok restores service after Trump vows to extend deadline
TIKTOK started restoring service in the US on Sunday (Jan 19), after a whipsaw of events that saw the video app make good on a threat to…
Politics
TikTok return draws scrutiny of Trump’s, Beijing’s stance
TIKTOK restored US services after Donald Trump pledged to delay enforcement of a ban. Yet it’s not clear whether the app’s Chinese parent…
News
Trump’s Cryptocurrency Surges to Become One of the World’s Most Valuable
The Trump family’s new crypto token surged in just two days to become one of the most valuable forms of digital currency in the world,…
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TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say
A man was arrested in connection with a fire set early on Sunday in response to “recent talks” of banning the popular video app TikTok,…