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Amazon sellers curb Prime Day discounts with tariffs taking bite
Amazon.com’s Prime Day is slamming into US President Donald Trump’s trade war, with ever-shifting tariffs prompting some brands to sit out…
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Fewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs
The announcement this week that the government will not renew the leases for six golf courses in Singapore could lead to an increase in…
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Singapore stocks hold firm after latest salvo of US tariffs; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 321 to 197, as 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands The local…
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A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by…
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China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify
China’s car sales rose in June for the fifth straight month, but reports by some major electric vehicle makers of easing demand raised…
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Porsche warns of challenging H2 after 6% sales decline
[Stuttgart] Porsche warned of a tough road ahead for sales this year after a slowdown in the lucrative US market and persistent weakness…
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Grab to roll out autonomous shuttle bus trial at one-north
Starting on Wednesday, it will operate on a fixed 3.9 km route between Grab’s headquarters and the nearby one-north MRT station Grab…
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India’s small traders lose US$12 billion in equity derivatives
Mom-and-pop traders lost a combined US$33 billion over the four years through March Individuals in India lost over US$12 billion trading…
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Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s portfolio value rises 1.1% in H1 2025
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s (Sert) portfolio valuations increased by 1.1 per cent or 24.9 million euros (S$37.3 million) for the first…
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Vietnam central bank readies measures to counter tariff impact
The Vietnamese dong has been under pressure in recent weeks, dropping to a record low in June Vietnam’s central bank stands ready to take…
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China shuns costly LNG imports even as summer power demand rises
Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China, just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of…
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AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces – artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video is becoming increasingly…
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Gold steady after Trump unveils steeper tariffs, Treasury yields weigh
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday (Jul 8) as US President Donald Trump announced sharply higher tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea and…
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Investors flock to US dollar as Trump unveils US tariff plans
The US dollar jumped the most in three weeks after US President Donald Trump unveiled a wave of proposed tariffs, a sign investors are…
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Stocks to watch: OCBC, SIA, SGX, GuocoLand, China Aviation Oil, Del Monte Pacific
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 8): OCBC: The bank aims to extend…
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Samsung posts first profit drop since 2023 after AI chip delays
Samsung Electronics’ profit shrank more than expected after encountering hiccups in plans to sell cutting-edge artificial intelligence…
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests in New York City property near Central Park
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is investing in Related’s site for a tower in midtown Manhattan. PIF has already invested…
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Tesla short sellers set to pocket about US$1.4 billion in profits after stock slump
Tesla’s shares fell 7.5% at US$291.50, having lost more than 21% so far this year Traders are set to make about US$1.4 billion in paper…
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US: Wall St opens lower on tariff jitters; Tesla down on Musk's political plans
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday (Jul 7) as tariff tensions kept investors on edge, while Tesla shares slid after CEO…
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Del Monte Philippines’ FY2025 Ebitda rises 40%, as exports growth drives sales
Del Monte Philippines said earnings for the year ended May 2025 rose, powered by higher domestic and international sales. The subsidiary…
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Bali flights nixed after huge Indonesia volcano eruption
Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia’s Bali island were cancelled on Monday (Jul 7) after a volcano belched a colossal ash tower 18…
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Top Picks - Southern Curls & Pearls
Popping in this morning to share my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Top Picks with you guys. Icon Cardholders can start shopping tonight…
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Singapore stocks rise on Monday; STI up 0.5%
The local bourse kicked off the week on a positive note even as markets monitored how the tariff tango was unfolding. The Straits Times…
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NTT DC Reit launches biggest IPO of an S-Reit in over a decade, aims to raise US$773 million
The manager of NTT DC Reit said on Monday (Jul 7) that the real estate investment trust has launched its initial public offering (IPO)…