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China tech faces worry beyond tariffs after US$350 billion wipeout
Even as China’s tech stocks begin to recoup some of their recent big losses, some investors and analysts are eyeing looming concerns that…
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Berkshire sells 90 billion yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway priced 90 billion yen (S$628 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11), completing the yen deal even as sharp market…
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Berkshire yen bond deal is its smallest ever amid trade war
Berkshire Hathaway sold 90 billion yen (S$834 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11) in its smallest yen deal ever in a market rocked by an…
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Stocks to watch: Sats, CapitaLand Investment
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 11). Sats: Terminal operator…
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Harley-Davidson explores US$1 billion-plus sale of financing arm
Harley-Davidson is exploring options for its financing arm including a sale, which could fetch at least US$1 billion, according to sources…
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Chinese tea chain Chagee launches US IPO, defying stock slump
Chagee Holdings, a Chinese bubble tea chain, is seeking to raise US$411 million in an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, despite…
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US: S&P 500 ends down 3.5% as stocks resume tariff sell-off
Wall Street stocks suffered another battering on Thursday, giving back a sizeable portion of the prior session’s gains as investors…
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Mikimoto America Names Kentaro Nishimura as President and Chief Executive Officer
Mikimoto America has appointed Kentaro Nishimura as president and chief executive officer. Nishimura brings more than 25 years of…
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Diesel’s Renzo Rosso Shares Views on Interiors Business, Tariffs Inside Denim-decked Installation
MILAN — The Diesel store on central San Babila square here has changed its skin once again. Marking the unveiling of the latest Diesel…
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UBS sticks to US$3 billion share buyback plan despite capital changes, global uncertainty
[LUCERNE, Switzerland] UBS chairman Colm Kelleher on Thursday (Apr 10) reiterated the Swiss bank’s intention to repurchase shares to the…
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Mahle wins electrification order in China
Mahle says it has secured another order in the field of electrification in China. It is supplying a DC/DC converter to an international…
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Singapore shares rebound on Thursday, mirroring regional indices; STI up 5.4%
Most of the Straits Times Index (STI) constituents clocked gains on Thursday (Apr 10), as regional indices rebounded. The STI closed up…
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China announces quartz discovery vital to chips to rival US mine
The timing of the announcement highlights Beijing’s desire to minimise leverage points the US China announced it has discovered new…
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When to Hire a CPA: Signs You Can't Ignore
If you’re running a business, you might wonder, “when do I need a CPA?” It’s an important question because there are moments when having a…
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Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility
In agribusiness where volatility stays, food giant Cargill is responding to its customers’ evolving needs with flexibility and innovation.…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars ahead of US tariffs
Major tech companies, including Alphabet and Meta Platforms, have not revised plans to invest tens of billions of US dollars in artificial…
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TSMC sales beat estimates as AI demand soars
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) quarterly revenue rose a larger-than-anticipated 42 per cent, reflecting strengthening…
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Tesla’s Saudi Arabia entry puts ‘funding secured’ feud to rest
Tesla is opening up shop in Saudi Arabia in the latest sign Elon Musk has put to rest a once-bitter feud with one of the kingdom’s most…
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EXCLUSIVE: Liz Earle Is Returning to the U.S. With Amazon Launch
Liz Earle is returning to the U.S. The brand, founded by botanical beauty expert Liz Earle in 1995, is reentering the U.S. market on…
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Nissan taps SoftBank-backed startup Wayve for AI driving system
The London-based company has tested its software using Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles, racking up…
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Asia: Stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs
Asian stocks rocketed on Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on…
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Elisabetta Franchi Unveils Milan Flagship, Marks Brand’s Evolution and Global Ambitions
MILAN — Elisabetta Franchi believes Milan embodies “elegance, innovation and beauty.” Accordingly, the Italian designer has selected the…
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Chinese sellers on Amazon to hike prices or exit US as tariffs soar, association says
Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the US or quit that market due to the “unprecedented blow”…
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CEOs brace for recession even after tariff reprieve boosts stocks
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day reprieve on some tariffs sent the stock market soaring on Wednesday (Apr 9). The chaos sown by his…