Posts by Mark Darwin
US dollar poised for worst 1st 100 days of presidency since Nixon
A dollar gauge is on track for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency in data going back to the Nixon era, when America abandoned the gold standard and switched to a free-floating exchange rate. The US dollar index has lost about 9 per cent between Jan 20 – when…
Read MoreBusiness Laptops: Buy or Lease?
When it comes to equipping your business with laptops, you face a big decision: should you buy or lease? Each option has its pros and cons, and what works for one business might not be the best for another. This article will help you weigh the options and make an informed choice based on your…
Read MoreEurope: Shares hit three-week high as US-China trade tensions ease
[BENGALURU] European shares ended at a three-week high on Friday (Apr 25), notching up their second straight weekly gain as signs of a potential de-escalation in the US-China trade war encouraged risk-taking. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.3 per cent higher and were up 2.7 per cent for the week. China has exempted some US…
Read MoreCopyright vs. Trademark: Don’t Waste Money on the Wrong One
When it comes to protecting your creative work or brand, understanding the differences between copyright and trademark is key. Many people mix them up, leading to costly mistakes. This article will break down what each type of IP protection covers, how to register them, and when to choose one over the other. By the end,…
Read MoreFigma Translation Plugin
Complex website development, application development, and high-quality digital content creation are now tailored for a multilingual audience, making the phenomenon of high-quality localization a necessity. The Figma Translation Plugin provides an innovative solution that enables design and development teams to seamlessly integrate localization processes into their workflows, eliminating unnecessary effort. It is essential to understand how utilizing…
Read MoreiFast Q1 net profit rises 31.2% to S$19 million on continued growth in UK bank, wealth management platform business
[SINGAPORE] Digital bank and wealth management platform iFast said its net profit rose 31.2 per cent year on year to S$19 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, driven by a turnaround in its UK bank. Continuing growth in the group’s core wealth management platform business also contributed. Revenue gained 24.4 per cent to…
Read MoreSamsung to invest US$117 million in southern Indian facility
Published Fri, Apr 25, 2025 · 04:59 PM [SEOUL] South Korea’s Samsung Electronics will invest US$117.09 million in its facility in southern India, a minister said on Friday (Apr 25), months after the plant faced worker protests following employee suspensions. The plant near Chennai has been in the spotlight in recent months after workers staged…
Read MoreSuntec Reit sees subdued retail sales, expects office, retail tenants to hold off expansion plans
[SINGAPORE] Office and retail tenants are expected to hold off on their expansion plans amid uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs, said the manager of Suntec real estate investment trust (Reit). Speaking at the Reit’s financial results briefing for Q1 on Friday (Apr 25), Dawn Lai, chief operating officer of the manager, said that…
Read MoreSingapore Airlines, OpenAI link up to build AI solutions to raise efficiency, customer service
SIA will also beef up its operational processes by integrating OpenAI’s advanced AI models into its existing tools [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to develop and execute generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the airline. The tie-up with the AI company cofounded by Elon Musk will develop tools capable of interpreting text,…
Read MoreChina ramps up cash injection as it braces for tariff impact
[NEW YORK] China’s central bank is boosting cash injection via one of its policy tools as it seeks to safeguard the world’s second-largest economy from the impact of punitive US tariffs. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will conduct 600 billion yuan (S$108 billion) of one-year medium-term lending (MLF) facility on Friday (Apr 25) to…
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