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Sembcorp H1 earnings flat at S$536 million on lower gas revenue
But the company raises its interim dividend to S$0.09 per share, from S$0.06 per share[SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Industries saw earnings fall 1 per cent to S$536 million for the first...
Sembcorp declares ‘shopping season’ with strong Singdollar, even as earnings take a hit
[SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Industries wants to take advantage of the stronger Singapore dollar to go “shopping” for deals, even as the company’s shares tumbled on Friday (Aug 8) amid muted...
Expedia raises gross bookings, revenue growth forecasts amid US travel demand recovery
EXPEDIA raised its annual forecast for gross bookings and revenue growth on Thursday, amid a recovery of demand in the United States, sending the online travel company’s shares up...
Trump taps top economic aide for vacant Fed seat
Published Fri, Aug 8, 2025 · 06:54 AM[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Thursday named the leader of his White House economic panel to fill a recently vacated seat...
Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill open spot on Fed board
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 7) said he will nominate Council of Economic Advisers chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the final few months of a...
US: Nasdaq ends at record, Dow falls as tariff hikes take effect
[NEW YORK] The Dow fell while the Nasdaq finished at a fresh record on Thursday as markets grappled with worries over lofty equity valuations in light of President Donald...
How boards should adapt to trade risks
DIRECTORS carry the overarching responsibility of ensuring their companies perform effectively. This duty is not only a matter of good governance, but a legal one. At the heart of...
The Power of Silence: My Greatest Career Lesson
Here’s advice I learned early in my career that seemed counterintuitive at first but proved to be invaluable. When I joined a room full of talented, funny professionals, I...
Ireit Global DPU drops to 0.71 euro cent for H1 due to Berlin vacancy
[SINGAPORE] Ireit Global posted a 26 per cent fall year on year in distribution per unit (DPU) to 0.71 euro cent for the half-year of FY2025 ended June because...
Frasers Property logs S$1.4 billion in regional pre-sales, says it’s well-placed to manage upcoming debt
[SINGAPORE] Frasers Property has achieved pre-sold revenue of S$1.4 billion so far in financial year 2025 for its projects in Singapore, Australia, China and Thailand, the real estate group...
Centurion H1 net profit falls 38% to S$73.9 million on net fair value loss
[SINGAPORE] Centurion Corporation, a provider of purpose-built dormitories for workers and students, saw its first half-year of FY2025 net profit drop 38 per cent from S$118.2 million to S$73.9...
US: Wall Street opens higher on tariff exemption hopes
Published Thu, Aug 7, 2025 · 09:46 PMWALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Aug 7), buoyed by optimism that major technology companies could avoid US President Donald...