Posts by Mark Darwin
Logo Protection: Stop Others From Stealing Your Brand
Alright, so you’ve got this awesome logo for your brand, right? It’s like your brand’s face, and you definitely don’t want anyone else using it as theirs. But here’s the thing: logos can be sneaky to protect if you don’t know what you’re doing. This article’s all about making sure your logo stays yours. We’ll…
Read MoreSGX sees ‘robust’ IPO pipeline as Singapore explores ‘sweet spot’ to draw listings
The Republic could also attract regional firms seeking access to international markets, says SGX’s head of global sales and origination SINGAPORE will need to find its “sweet spot” as it seeks to attract listings from companies in the region, said Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) head of global sales and origination, Pol de Win. Competition from other…
Read MoreAirAsia owner Capital A expects return to profit this year after 2024 loss
MALAYSIA’S Capital A Berhad, owner of budget airline AirAsia, swung to an annual loss in 2024 due mainly to foreign exchange fluctuations, it reported on Friday (Feb 28), but said it expects to return to profit this year. Capital A made an attributable loss of RM475.1 million (US$143.6 million) for 2024, from a profit of…
Read MoreTemasek-backed companies should not face obligation to list in Singapore: Chee
COMPANIES should not be obliged to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), said Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Friday (Feb 28), in response to Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Louis Chua’s proposal to encourage Temasek-backed companies to do so. Chua had asked how the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to utilise…
Read MoreSingapore shares fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 379 to 226, after 2.1 billion securities worth S$2.4 billion are traded SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on Friday (Feb 28), as investors reassessed the potential impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.7 per cent…
Read MoreVietnam steel body seeks tariffs on Chinese, South Korean galvanised steel
VIETNAM’S Steel Association has asked the government to impose tariffs on galvanised steel imported from China and South Korea to protect domestic production, the government said on Friday (Feb 28). Galvanised steel imports from China and South Korea have been rising rapidly, “putting heavy pressure on the domestic steel industry”, the government cited an association…
Read MoreIndonesia’s move to control coal prices faces Chinese pushback
THE Indonesian government’s plan to regulate the price of coal exports is facing pushback from its largest customer, as firms in China baulk at paying higher costs as other suppliers lower their rates. Indonesian Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia this week issued a regulation forcing coal exporters from March 1 to use the official pricing standard,…
Read MoreChina’s Chery Automobile applies for Hong Kong IPO
CHINA’S Chery Automobile has applied for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, seeking funds to develop new vehicles and technologies as well as to expand in global markets and improve domestic production facilities. Its filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange did not detail the size of the IPO or when a listing…
Read MoreBitcoin down 25% from all-time high as crypto sell-off deepens
The sell-off underscores a swift change of fortunes for digital assets, which boomed after Trump’s election win THE rout in Bitcoin worsened during Asian trading hours on Friday (Feb 28), sending it down 25 per cent from the all-time high it set less than six weeks ago as traders reverse bets that followed the election…
Read MoreDaiwa House Logistics Trust H2 DPU Drops 10.3% to S$0.0234
The manager of Daiwa House Logistics Trust on Friday (Feb 28) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0234 for its second half ended Dec 31, down 10.3 per cent from S$0.0261 in the previous corresponding period. Its H2 distributable income stood at S$16.4 million, down 10 per cent from S$18.2 million in FY2023. Its…
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