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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
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Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or…
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In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for…
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Trump administration warns migrants of nearly $1,000 fine per day
Illegal immigrants could face fines of up to $998 per day if they fail to self-deport, under plans by the Donald Trump administration.…
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US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
There were plans for the world’s first carbon levy for shipping on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions The United States has withdrawn from…
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Ukraine's soldiers make real-looking fake bunkers to fool the Russians into bombing the wrong spot, drone operator says
Ukrainian soldiers trick the Russians into attacking the wrong positions by building fake bunkers. They put effort into making it look…
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US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback: sources
[LONDON/ATHENS] President Donald Trump’s administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting US ports…
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E.U. Officials Set to Vote Today on First Retaliatory Tariffs
The European Union plans to vote on Wednesday afternoon on its first retaliation measures in response to President Trump’s tariffs, moving…
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Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs begin: What to know
By Hugh Cameron is Newsweek U.S. news reporter based in London, U.K. with a focus on covering American economic and business news. Hugh…
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China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Iran ready to 'seal a deal' with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran is "ready to engage in earnest and with a view to seal a deal," in upcoming…
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Angel investors cite the founder as a make or break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…
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Japan's Nikkei down 3.9% at close
Tokyo stocks ended almost four per cent lower on Wednesday (Apr 9) and the yen firmed against the dollar after US tariffs against…
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Japan's Nikkei down nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday (Apr 9), ending nearly 4 per cent lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns…
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India’s Drug Makers Shudder as Trump Again Threatens Tariffs
An important segment of India’s business community woke up Wednesday to a fright: President Trump had again brandished the threat of…
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RBI cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday (Apr 9) for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary…
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Germany's Red Cross sends aid to quake-hit Myanmar
The German Red Cross plans to send its first aid shipment to Myanmar on Wednesday following a deadly earthquake that struck the country in…
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Trump Admin responds to Ukraine's capture of Chinese troops
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and…
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Trump tariffs: US office, China-exposed S-Reits among top losers in continued sell-off
Almost all Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts, or S-Reits, ended in the red on Wednesday (Apr 9), with US office and…
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China engineers orderly yuan drop as trade war threatens growth
China is guiding the yuan weaker at a carefully orchestrated pace, as the central bank seeks to blunt some of the economic impact of the…
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Malaysia’s Khazanah says hard to exit private assets right now
Trump’s administration has imposed a 24 per cent levy on imports from Malaysia as part of broader measures by the US to counter what it…
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Indonesia offers to shelter Palestinians from Gaza
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to…