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Toyota takes all-hybrid plunge with its best-selling US vehicle
[DETROIT] Toyota Motor is scrapping the petrol-powered version of its best-selling vehicle in the US as the Japanese carmaker doubles down on its push into hybrids.The latest generation of...
Former Citigroup traders drop Hong Kong lawsuit on cost concerns
[HONG KONG] Two former Citigroup traders in Hong Kong abandoned their employment lawsuits after weighing the costs and difficulties of taking it to a higher court, sources familiar with...
Gold gains on weaker dollar, US fiscal concerns
[BENGALURU] Gold prices rose on Wednesday (May 21) as the US dollar slipped to a two-week low and investors sought safety amid US fiscal uncertainty, with Congress debating a...
US sets the stage for duties on battery materials from China
Published Wed, May 21, 2025 · 08:09 AM[NEW YORK] The US Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding...
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and is already showing early signs of positive...
Musk will reduce political spending, committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years’ time
[DOHA] Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years, aiming to address concerns about...
You’ve Been Writing Emails Wrong This Whole Time (Here’s the Simple Fix)
I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon in business communication. When people sit down to write an email, they suddenly transform into formal, academic writers crafting five-paragraph essays complete with thesis...
UBS to open Abu Dhabi office as more clients move to Mideast
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a magnet for the world’s wealthiest people over the past few yearsPublished Tue, May 20, 2025 · 10:07 PM[ABU DHABI] UBS Group is opening...
Dasin Retail Trust trustee-manager hits back at claims in alternate director’s exit letter
[SINGAPORE] The trustee-manager of Dasin Retail Trust (DRT) rebutted criticism from its former alternate director, who claimed in a resignation letter that his input was snubbed and key financial...
US: Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed commentary