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Europe: Shares rise as markets cheer signs of easing Sino-US tensions, US jobs data
[BENGALURU] European shares surged on Friday (May 2), capping off a week filled with earnings across the continent, as signs of a potential de-escalation of trade tensions between the...
US: Wall Street stocks buoyed by strong economic data, possible US-China trade talks
[NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks advanced on Friday (May 2), notching the second straight week of gains, helped by strong economic data and potential easing of trade tensions between...
Innovative Fashion Agent Empowers Shopping Discovery
This article summarizes a detailed conversation between a prominent investor and a successful founder. The discussion covers the origin story of a fashion technology company, the role of natural...
TikTok fined 530 million euros in EU over China data transfer
[DUBLIN] TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros (S$779 million) on Friday (May 2), accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and...
Nvidia is working on China-tailored chips again after US export ban: The Information
The chip giant has told customers that a sample of the new chip will be available as soon as JunePublished Fri, May 2, 2025 · 10:19 PM[BENGALURU] Nvidia has...
US: Wall Street opens higher on tariff, jobs data optimism
Published Fri, May 2, 2025 · 10:04 PM[NEW YORK] US stock indexes opened higher on Friday (May 2), as signs of a de-escalation in the trade war with China...
HSBC warns trade turmoil poses serious risks to global growth
[LONDON] Shifting global trade relations have increased economic uncertainty with serious risks to growth, making it difficult for international banks to provide the medium term outlook effectively, HSBC chairman...
Exxon beats Wall Street profit estimate, boosted by Guyana and Permian production
[HOUSTON] Exxon Mobil on Friday (May 2) beat Wall Street’s estimate for first-quarter profit as higher oil and gas production from Guyana and the Permian basin helped boost earnings. The...
CICT sells stake in CapitaSpring serviced residence component for S$37.8 million
[SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on Friday (May 2) announced the sale of its stake in the serviced residence component of CapitaSpring.CICT owns a 45...
CICT sells stake in CapitaSpring serviced residence component for S$126 million
[SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on Friday (May 2) announced the sale of its stake in the serviced residence component of CapitaSpring.CICT owns a 45...
Mapletree Industrial Trust stays defensive, resilient amid global uncertainties
[SINGAPORE] Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) will adopt a more defensive leasing strategy and continue to rebalance its portfolio through divestments amid the current macroeconomic uncertainties, said the manager of...
Singapore shares close higher ahead of GE2025; STI up 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Stocks on the local bourse ended higher on Friday (May 2), a day before Singaporeans head to the polls.The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent or 12.63...