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For Honda, a Nissan rescue comes with only a thin silver lining
ASKED what makes Nissan Motor a strong business partner, Honda Motor chief executive officer Toshihiro Mibe struggled to find the right…
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Gold set for weekly gain; focus on incoming Trump administration, US Federal Reserve’s 2025 path
GOLD prices were trading flat on Friday (Dec 27), but were set for a weekly rise, as markets awaited signals on the US economy under the…
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Nio’s mass market push draws scorn as EV maker promises a profit
IT’S a wonder three little headlights can stir up such debate. But that’s what many netizens in China have been driven to comment on…
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China Eastern to debut C919 on Shanghai-Hong Kong route in January
CHINA Eastern Airlines will launch the first commercial cross-border service operated by C919 between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Jan 1,…
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Stocks to watch: CSE Global, Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 27): CSE Global: The…
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Repo rates rise even after Federal Reserve tweak meant to dampen volatility
KEY rates tied to the US overnight funding market are rising, even after the Federal Reserve adjusted some of its tools in an effort to…
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US: Stocks little changed at end of post-holiday session
WALL Street stocks finished a low-key session little changed on Thursday (Dec 26) as US Treasury bond yields retreated and a report…
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Fast Company Tells the Success Story of Hot Wheels
The remarkable journey of Hot Wheels from a simple toy car manufacturer to a global cultural phenomenon demonstrates how authentic…
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US: Wall Street dips at open in holiday-thinned trading
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light trading volumes after the Christmas holiday, as investors took stock…
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With its teleconsultation platform intact, revoking MaNaDr’s licence could have little impact
Telemedicine revenue accounts for about US$12.8 million or 90.4% of its parent company’s total sales JUST days before Christmas, MaNaDr…
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Alibaba, E-Mart to create US$4 billion e-commerce JV in South Korea
Alibaba Group Holding agreed to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart’s e-commerce platform to better compete in the country’s…
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Ola Electric opens 3,200 stores amid year of consumer complaint woes
OLA Electric Mobility announced the opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India’s biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its…
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Honda, Nissan deal may be key in fight against China’s BYD
HONDA Motor absorbing Nissan Motor could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD, sales figures…
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Asia: Stocks up as ‘Santa Rally’ persists
ASIA’S stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday (Dec 26), extending a “Santa Rally” with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still…
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UOB’s Lawrence Goh joins Nets’ board of directors
He has over three decades of international experience in spearheading large-scale transformations for businesses NETWORK for Electronic…
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Godiva’s Turkish owner to sell marinas to focus on core business
YILDIZ Holding, the Turkish conglomerate behind Godiva chocolates and McVitie’s biscuits, will sell its marinas to focus on its core food…
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Koh Brothers Eco unit wins S$313.9 million LTA contract to build bus depot
CATALIST-LISTED engineering solutions provider Koh Brothers Eco Engineering was awarded a S$313.9 million contract by the Land Transport…
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China avoids rate cut to keep ammunition for future pressure
CHINA refrained from cutting the interest rate and drained the most cash since 2014 with a one-year policy tool, keeping its powder dry…
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Taiwan blocks Uber’s US$950 million Foodpanda deal over competition concerns
TAIWAN has blocked Uber Technologies’ US$950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business on the island because of concerns it…
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Bank of Japan expects further progress in hitting 2 per cent inflation target in 2025
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects the economy to move closer to sustainably achieving the central bank’s 2 per cent inflation target next…
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Bank of Japan expects further progress in hitting 2% inflation target in 2025
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects the economy to move closer to sustainably achieving the central bank’s 2 per cent inflation target next…
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The Truth About AI Trading Bot Scams
AI trading bots sound like a dream come true. They promise to make money while you sleep, taking the guesswork out of trading. But not all…
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Most Common Money-Wasting Purchases
Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You might be surprised to find out how much of it disappears on things you don’t really…
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Credit Cards: Beginner to Expert
Hey there! So you’ve heard about Money Digest Credit Cards and are curious, right? Well, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re just…