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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose vanBYD has created a new sub-brand, called Linghui, that will house some re-badged models popular with...
Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men discussed the company’s progress...
China warns solar firms on monopoly risks amid consolidation bid
Measures such as raising industry standards and gradually phasing out subsidies are also likely to continueCHINA’S market regulator has warned several producers of polysilicon, a key material in solar...
Asian stocks ease, dollar firms ahead of jobs report, ruling on tariffs 
[SINGAPORE] Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court ruling on the legality...
UOBKH upgrades top pick DBS to ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and has a continued ‘buy’ call for OCBC[SINGAPORE] A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this year has led UOB...
CK Hutchison is said to pick Goldman Sachs, UBS for Hong Kong-London IPO of Watson Group
[HONG KONG] CK Hutchison Holdings has picked Goldman Sachs and UBS Group to work on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of global health and beauty retailer AS Watson...
Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figuresHUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the vast majority of the roughly 13,000 units shipped globally...
London player Colt targets data centre migration to expand Singapore market share
It views global connectivity as its competitive advantage, and identifies opportunities in SGX data centre migration[SINGAPORE] Data centre migrations are an opportunity for global challengers to consolidate and solidify...
European stocks’ early-2026 rally hits speed bump as retail reality check drags
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday, dragged down by a selloff in tech and disappointing updates from several heavyweight retailers, while weaker gold and copper prices weighed on broader market mood.The...
Wall St opens lower; defence firms up as Trump calls for budget boost
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jan 8), as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls report, while defence companies advanced after President...
Morgan Stanley boosts managing director ranks after dealmaking revival
Wall Street expects another strong year as equity markets hit record highs and interest rates decline [NEW YORK] Morgan Stanley elevated 184 employees to the managing director rank this...
China Aviation Oil confirms Sinopec merger with parent CNAF
State administrators have given the nod for the merger following deliberation, says CAO[SINGAPORE] The parent company of China Aviation Oil (CAO) will merge with Chinese state-owned oil and gas...