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China’s central bank chief warns trade frictions threaten trust in world economy
Pan joins annual meetings of IMF, World Bank talks in Washington with US, EU and G20 members China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng…
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BNP looks past tariff slowdown fears after investment bank boost in Q1
FRANCE’S BNP Paribas reported first-quarter earnings in line with expectations thanks to rising sales at its investment bank, and stuck…
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Cars didn’t arrive after months – so Singapore dealer for China EV brand Neta closed: sources
The abrupt closure of Evology Automobile – the dealer/distributor for China automotive brand Neta – earlier this month happened because…
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Nokia posts quarterly profit miss, flags disruption from Trump's tariffs
Comparable operating profit fell to 156 million euros (S$232.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025 Nokia reported first-quarter profit…
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Revolut Singapore in the black, targets South-east Asia
Neobank Revolut announced that its Singapore operations turned profitable, amid a continuing streak in the black for the wider company in…
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Vietnam Airlines signs funding deal with Vietcombank for 50 narrow-body planes
Flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines said on Thursday (Apr 24) it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s top lender…
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Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
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Vietnam’s VinFast to open India factory on Jun 30, Indonesia plant in October
The strategy shift follows the delayed the opening of a factory in North Carolina by three years to 2028 Vietnamese electric vehicle maker…
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Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
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Las Vegas Sands drops out of contest to develop New York City area casino
Applications are due in June, with a final decision expected by December, according to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board…
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Keppel’s Q1 net profit jumps more than 25%; expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel reported on Thursday (Apr 24) a strong Q1 performance for 2025, with net profit rising more than 25 per cent year-on-year. These…
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Keppel posts more than 25% jump in Q1 net profit, expects limited direct tariff impact
Keppel’s net profit rose more than 25 per cent for the first quarter ended March, driven by improvements in its real estate and asset…
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China to kick off special bond sale as tariffs threaten economy
China is set to issue the first batch of special sovereign bonds for the year on Thursday (Apr 24) as part of the stimulus announced by…
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China kicks off special bond sale as tariffs threaten economy
China issued the first batch of special sovereign bonds for the year on Thursday (Apr 24) as part of the stimulus announced by authorities…
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Gold prices bounce back from one-week low on dip buying
Gold rose on Thursday (Apr 24) as investors bought the dip after prices hit one-week lows in the previous session on US President Donald…
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Mapletree Industrial Trust proposes US$11.8 million divestment of US data centre
Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) is proposing to divest its data centre in Georgia, US, for US$11.8 million, it said on Wednesday (Apr…
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Sinarmas Land loses free float; trading to be suspended
The offer by Lyon Investments receives valid acceptances to acquire 92.3% of shares Shares of Sinarmas Land that are held by the public no…
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Stocks to watch: Keppel, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Capitaland China Trust, Digital Core Reit, Sinarmas Land
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Apr 24): Keppel: The company released…
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix’s profit soars 158% on AI demand boost
SK Hynix’s operating profit jumped a bigger-than-expected 158 per cent, helped by both a global race in artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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CapitaLand China Trust Q1 NPI slips 6.6% to 292.5 million yuan amid lower revenue
The manager of CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) posted a net property income (NPI) of 292.5 million yuan (S$52.8 million) for the first…
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TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) on Wednesday (Apr 23) unveiled technology for making faster chips and putting them…
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Europe: Shares at near three-week highs as US-China trade tiff appears to ease
European shares climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday (Apr 23), boosted by strong earnings from Europe’s largest software maker…
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US: Stocks rise again on more benign Trump tone on China
Wall Street stocks posted solid gains for a second straight session on Wednesday (Apr 23) as markets continued to cheer the Trump…
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Reds Predicted To Cut Ties With $21 Million Pitcher In Blockbuster Trade
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of…