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IPhone maker Hon Hai’s April sales surge 26% ahead of US tariffs
Published Mon, May 5, 2025 · 05:16 PM[TAIPEI] Hon Hai Precision Industry, the main contract manufacturer for Apple and Nvidia, said its April revenue rose 26 per cent, likely...
Grab appoints Alejandro Osorio as new managing director for Singapore
[SINGAPORE] Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab announced on Monday (May 5) that Alejandro Osorio has been appointed as managing director (MD) of Grab Singapore. Osorio currently leads the Grab...
Singapore dollar surges against US dollar as Asia currencies rally on trade hopes
[SINGAPORE] Asian currencies rallied on Monday (May 5) on hopes of a thaw in the US-China trade war and regional tariff deals with the Trump administration. Taiwan led the charge,...
China resumes spot LNG purchases to take advantage of price drop
The move is a u-turn for Chinese LNG buyers, which had reduced imports and resold shipments because expensive gas was not attractive to a weaker domestic marketPublished Mon, May...
Netflix co-CEO says India investment has had US$2 billion impact
The world’s largest video streaming platform has been consolidating its position as a premium service in the US$28 billion Indian media and entertainment marketPublished Mon, May 5, 2025 ·...
Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade
Published Mon, May 5, 2025 · 12:11 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia is planning to start a direct rail cargo service between its capital Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand...
Green Business: Profit from Saving the Planet
Starting a green business isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a necessity. With climate change and environmental concerns at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, sustainable business ideas are gaining...
Saudis warn of more supply unless Opec+ cheats fall in line
Coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s trade war, the supply hikes are taking a brutal toll on oil prices, which have sunk to a four-year low near US$60 a...
Sinarmas Land offer price may be hiked
SINCE this column broached the topic of the lowball offer for Sinarmas Land five weeks ago, there have been two important developments.After the market closed on Apr 23, it...
Trump says he would give TikTok another extension if needed
Published Sun, May 4, 2025 · 10:37 PMPresident Donald Trump said he would give social-video platform TikTok another extension of a deadline to sell to a US owner if...
