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Time for a NATO Approach on Preventing Foreign Free Riding on Medical Innovation
America is filling the world’s medicine cabinet. Our allies need to help pay for what’s inside. Source link
Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
Swedan covers business developments, emerging companies, entrepreneurial stories, and trends influencing industries and the broader economy.
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The America First Opportunity for Influence over Latin America
The United States should not only stand its ground in the Western Hemisphere but also lead it to a new era of freedom and prosperity.…
Culture
How “Andor” Injects Contemporary Politics Into “Star Wars” I.P.
It’s rare to hear the word “genocide” uttered unequivocally on television, let alone on the streaming service Disney+. So it was a bit of…
Business
Bloomberg terminal outage disrupts bond sales across Europe
— News and data company Bloomberg suffered an outage to its terminal for financial professionals on Wednesday (May 21), disrupting numerous…
Business
Should SingPost divest its headquarters building?
The share price of Singapore Post (SingPost) said it all about investors’ attitude towards the national postal service provider’s latest…
Business
Time’s not ripe for SingPost to sell its flagship building
The share price of Singapore Post (SingPost) said it all about investors’ attitude towards the national postal service provider’s latest…
Business
CATL’s 1.8-billion euro German plant boosts China’s invest-abroad bet
[SINGAPORE/BERLIN] More than two years ago on the outskirts of a medieval German town, China’s biggest EV battery company placed a…
Business
Julius Baer faces US$156 million loan loss charge
Julius Baer Group said it’s booking another large loss from property developments it helped finance, just as the Swiss wealth manager is…
Business
Singapore’s ultra-rich among wealthy Asians snapping up property in Dubai
Property cooling measures may have dampened housing demand here, but Singapore’s ultra-rich are among high net-worth individuals (HNWI)…
Politics
South Africa's leader aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit
U.S. President Trump will host South Africa's leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused…
Business
Covid-19 testing demand surges as cases spike across Asia
Phase Scientific has developed the world’s first urine-based human papillomavirus test, and is planning to expand that business globally…
Business
Labubu maker Popmart flagged for global expansion potential; CGSI initiates coverage
[Hong Kong] CGS International (CGSI) has initiated coverage on Pop Mart’s stock with an “add” rating, citing the group’s transformation…
Business
Nvidia CEO praises Trump move to scrap some AI export curbs
US export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China were “a failure” as they have cost American companies billions of US…
Business
Toyota takes all-hybrid plunge with its best-selling US vehicle
Toyota Motor is scrapping the gas-powered version of its best-selling vehicle in the US as the Japanese carmaker doubles down on its push…
News
DOJ opens criminal investigation of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, AP source says
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans…
Politics
Judge slams Supreme Court for 'disrespect' to Trump
A federal appeals court judge unloaded on his superiors at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying they bent over backwards to assist…
Business
Temasek’s SeaTown to invest up to S$115 million in Singapore healthcare firm AddVita
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (May 21) it is committing up to S$115 million in…
News
WhatsApp had no plans to vie with Facebook, co-founder says
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that his messaging company had no plans to build social networking features to compete with Facebook…
Politics
Gold gains on weaker dollar, US fiscal concerns
Gold prices rose on Wednesday (May 21) as the US dollar slipped to a two-week low and investors sought safety amid US fiscal uncertainty,…
Business
Monetary Authority of Singapore MD says US$ assets irreplaceable
Factors that the market are paying attention to include any prospect for slower growth and higher inflation in America as well as cues on…
Business
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CDL, SingPost, SIA Engineering, Delfi, SLB, Dasin Retail Trust
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 21). CapitaLand Investment…
Business
Westpac to cut 1,500 jobs, simplify operations: report
The company says it regularly adjusts its workforce based on shifting investment priorities Westpac Banking Corp (Westpac) is planning to…
Politics
Resentment of ICE, backlash against its agents and mission rise alongside Democrats' condemnations
Democrats have ramped up their anti-ICE rhetoric, and some Americans seem to be taking their words to heart and taking matters into their…