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Study: Germany's run-down transport system is hamstringing companies
Germany's dilapidated roads and railways are increasingly putting the brakes on the economy, according to a study published by the German…
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U.S. hits two Russian oil companies with sanctions for Moscow's failure to end the Ukraine war
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies Wednesday, citing the country's "lack of serious…
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Asia’s biggest stock exchanges push back against companies hoarding crypto
Three of Asia Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. Hong…
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Global companies hit by more than US$35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilising
GLOBAL companies have flagged more than US$35 billion in costs from US tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, but many are lowering…
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Singapore grants conditional approval to import Sarawak hydropower; companies studying new 2GW energy link with Malaysia
The deals contribute to Singapore’s plans to import 6 GW of clean power by 2035 The Republic and Malaysia on Friday (Oct 17) announced…
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Agoda saga: Companies should not stop retrenched employees from getting union help, says MOM
The firm recently laid off 50 Singapore staff, and said it would deny severance benefits if they reported the retrenchments to agencies or…
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China tells companies to stop buying Nvidia’s repurposed AI chip
The chipmaker has pressed the Trump administration for relief from export controls that have hampered its ability to sell to customers in…
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Trump says companies should report earnings every six months
President Donald Trump said companies should not be forced to deliver earnings reports on a quarterly basis, saying he preferred a…
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‘Implications go far beyond SGX’ should Singapore’s best companies choose to list overseas: Koh Boon Hwee
The Republic needs “an ambitious and broad vision” for its capital markets, as well as a policy framework that will help realise that…
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US penalises two Chinese companies that acquired tools for chipmaker SMIC
The US on Friday (Sep 12) penalised two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker Semiconductor…
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South Korea Lifts Ban on VC Funding for Crypto Companies
South Korean cryptoasset-related companies can now apply for venture capital (VC) funding after Seoul abolished a seven-year-old ban. The…
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Trump Threatens All Foreign Companies After Massive Hyundai ICE Raid
Joining them, former Representative Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts, the health secretary’s nephew, took to X Friday, calling his uncle…
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China’s e-commerce companies are getting singed by a price war
The bitter battle among China’s major online companies to win the “instant retail” war is expected to further depress their short- to…
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US SEC launches task force on securities fraud by foreign companies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is setting up a new unit to focus on securities fraud by foreign companies, one of the…
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More Chinese companies looking to manufacture in Indonesia: OCBC
Chinese companies are increasingly looking to set up their manufacturing operations in Indonesia, instead of just exporting and…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two companies in growth push
Kraft Heinz will split into two listed companies, one focused on groceries and the other on sauces and spreads, the US packaged foods…
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Geo Energy to acquire 51% stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy is proposing to acquire 51 per cent stakes in two Indonesian shipping companies for a US$127.5 million…
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Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Singapore-focused listed companies are having their turn in the spotlight
The oft-heard complaint is that Singapore’s market is too small and, beyond the banks, no one can make much money from investing in it.…
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Transcript: Trump Has Put Regulations on Companies “in a Coma”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 18 episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch this interview here.…
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The Trump Administration Has Put Regulations on Companies “in a Coma”
The Trump administration has essentially stopped enforcement of laws against companies, says Rohit Chopra, who served as the director of…
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Trump Has a Bonkers New Rating System for Private Companies
Donald Trump’s loyalty test is stretching far beyond the confines of the White House. The Trump administration has released a scorecard to…
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Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing…
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Over 30 companies in IPO pipeline: SGX
More than 30 companies are currently in the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) initial public offering (IPO) pipeline, according to the group’s…