Business
CATL’s strong Hong Kong debut boosts outlook for Chinese companies’ fundraising
Shares in CATL closed 16 per cent higher on their Hong Kong debut on Tuesday (May 20) after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant…
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DBS loan demand to remain strong in H1, full-year growth likely at 5 to 6%: CEO Tan Su Shan
DBS expects its loan demand will remain strong in the first half of 2025, but warned that it may slow in the second half if the trade war…
Business
Tyson Foods beats quarterly profit estimates on strong chicken demand
The company witnessed sustained demand for its frozen meat and ready-to-eat food as consumers increasingly preferred eating at home Tyson…
Politics
GE2025: Ruling party’s strong showing signals flight to safety and a vote for policy continuity, say analysts
Analysts welcomed the results of Singapore’s general election (GE) held over the weekend, calling them a vote for political stability and…
Politics
US Hiring Stayed Strong Amid Early Days of Tariff Policy, Jobs Report Shows
The latest message from the data on the U.S. economy is simple: So far, so good, until further notice. The labor market remained in a…
Business
US: Wall Street stocks buoyed by strong economic data, possible US-China trade talks
Wall Street stocks advanced on Friday (May 2), notching the second straight week of gains, helped by strong economic data and potential…
Business
U.S. added 177K jobs in April; strong report buoys markets
The U.S. added 177,000 in April and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%, the government said in a stronger-than-expected report.…
Politics
HHS Report Finds No Strong Evidence Supporting ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Effectiveness
The review commissioned by Trump warns of the potential for ‘clinical recklessness’ where minors are concerned. Source link
Business
Microsoft posts strong results fuelled by cloud sales growth
Microsoft reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady…
Business
Prudential’s quarterly new business profit rises on strong Hong Kong, China growth
ENTIAL on Wednesday (Apr 30) reported a 12 per cent rise in new business profit for the first quarter, as the Asia-focused insurer…
Business
AIA Group’s value of new business jumps on strong Hong Kong sales
Kong-based insurer AIA Group reported a 13 per cent rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on Wednesday, bolstered by its…
Business
Visa earnings top estimates as spending on network stays strong
The company also says at the investor day that it expects its value-added services to account for more than half of total revenue in…
Business
ASM’s orders beat estimates on strong demand from China
ASM International’s first-quarter orders beat estimates, fuelled by high demand for chipmaking equipment in artificial intelligence (AI)…
Politics
Japan denies report citing Bessent’s push for strong yen
Japan’s top currency diplomat on Monday (Apr 28) denied a media report that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had told his Japanese…
Business
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…
Politics
Trump Could Have a Strong Case to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
Thanks to a 1983 opinion widely hailed by progressives at the time, the administration could be on solid ground. Source link
Business
Keppel DC Reit scores higher Q1 DPU of S$0.02503 on acquisitions, strong portfolio performance
Keppel Data Centre Reit (Keppel DC Reit) recorded a higher distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.02503 for the first quarter, up 14.2 per…
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Keppel DC Reit Q1 DPU up by 14.2% at S$0.02503 on acquisitions, strong portfolio performance
Keppel Data Centre Reit (Keppel DC Reit) recorded a higher distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.02503 for the first quarter, up 14.2 per…
Business
SAC Capital lifts Soilbuild target price on strong order book, maintains its ‘buy’ call
SAC Capital hiked Soilbuild Construction’s target price to S$1.10 and maintained its “buy” call. The target price represents an upside of…
Business
Geely’s profit triples, beating estimates, on strong sales
Geely Automobile Holdings’ full-year profit more than tripled, beating analyst estimates, after the carmaker increased sales volumes and…
Business
UK posts strong wage growth ahead of BOE rate decision
UK wage growth held at its highest level in nine months and employment rose, evidence of resilient demand for workers that will likely…
Lifestyle
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
Last August, a hotel room in Europe priced at 200 euros was about $224. Today, travelers spending American dollars would pay only $208. On…
Politics
JD Vance’s Strong Debut in Paris
The vice president outlined the reality that America is the current leader in AI and intends to remain so. Source link
Business
Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business
It expects a net profit of 1.08 trillion yen (S$9.44 billion) in the year ending March 31, compared with an earlier projection of 980…