Business
BOJ cuts monthly bond purchase amount by 400 billion yen
The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 26) announced a 400 billion yen (S$3.28 billion) reduction in its monthly bond purchases, continuing its…
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Indonesia’s Pertamina says fuel retailer Vivo agrees to purchase petrol
Indonesia state energy firm Pertamina said that fuel retailer Vivo Energy Indonesia (Vivo) has agreed to buy 40,000 barrels of petrol, out…
Business
With stock purchase, Elon Musk signals confidence in Tesla's self-driving tech
In a move that boosted Tesla’s stock in midday trading on Monday, it was revealed that Chief Executive Elon Musk purchased approximately…
Business
Whisky maker Suntory’s CEO resigns after possible purchase of illegal supplements
Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami, one of Japan’s best-known business leaders, has resigned from the beverage group following a police…
News
Ukrainian soldiers who film their kills of Russian soldiers or tanks can earn points to purchase weapons from a military tech 'Amazon'
Ukraine has launched a program that gives points to soldiers who kill Russians or destroy their tanks. The Ukrainian units can use the…
Business
Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions…
Business
What is Macrovalue – set to purchase Cold Storage and Giant – and who are its owners?
Supermarket and retail operator DFI Retail, which owns Cold Storage and Giant in Singapore, said on Mar 24 that it will sell its food…
Business
Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will have approximately 320 aircraft in its fleet by the financial year 2030 (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's…
Business
Singapore investors lead Asean peers with 22% surge in purchase of gold bars, coins in 2024
SINGAPORE investors did not shy away from physical gold despite its soaring prices in 2024, leading the demand growth in Asean region with…
Business
Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after US Steel purchase blocked: analysts
JAPAN’S Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed US$14.9 billion…
Politics
Why Donald Trump can't actually buy Greenland, according to experts
What's New President-elect Donald Trump is once again suggesting that the U.S. buy Greenland, an autonomous territory that has been part…
Politics
Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again
WASHINGTON — If President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States should have control of Greenland sounds familiar, that’s…
Business
Philippines Approves Purchase of 40 Patrol Boats Amid China Spat
(Bloomberg) -- The Philippines has approved the purchase of 40 fast patrol craft worth 25.8 billion pesos ($441 million), seeking to…
Business
Turkey expects 'positive signals' from Berlin on Eurofighter purchase
The Turkish government expects Germany to enable progress in its long-discussed purchase of ultimately 40 Eurofighter jets, sources…
Business
Exclusive-Shanghai, Shenzhen to lift key home purchase curbs to boost market, sources say
(Reuters) -Top Chinese cities Shanghai and Shenzhen are planning to lift key remaining restrictions on home purchases to attract potential…