Posts by Mark Darwin
Vietnam’s EV boom: VinFast buys first, mass adoption follows
Domestic brands lead Vietnam’s EV market despite intense competition and limited government incentives [HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam is enjoying its position at the top as one of Asia’s biggest success stories amid the revolution in green transportation. The country’s rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been driven in large part by the strong…
Read MoreUS jury says Apple must pay Masimo US$634 million in smartwatch patent case
A FEDERAL jury in California said on Friday(Nov 14) that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company Masimo US$634 million for infringing a patent covering blood-oxygen reading technology. The jury agreed with Masimo that the Apple Watch’s workout mode and heart rate notification features violated Masimo’s patent rights, a Masimo spokesperson confirmed. An Apple spokesperson said that…
Read MoreBuffett acquires US$4.9 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet
WARREN Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet during the third quarter, while further trimming its holdings in Bank of America and Apple. Berkshire’s Alphabet stake, representing 0.31 per cent of the outstanding shares, was worth about US$4.9 billion as of Friday’s (Nov 14) market close, according to a regulatory filing.…
Read MoreBuffett acquires US$4.9 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet
WARREN Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet during the third quarter, while further trimming its holdings in Bank of America and Apple. Berkshire’s Alphabet stake, representing 0.31 per cent of the outstanding shares, was worth about US$4.9 billion as of Friday’s (Nov 14) market close, according to a regulatory filing.…
Read MoreRupiah redenomination: How will Indonesia’s currency reform affect its economy?
Redenomination can improve the country’s economic efficiency and enhance confidence in the currency but risks driving inflation [SINGAPORE] In Indonesia, travellers and even locals have long grappled with prices in rupiah that stretch into the millions and billions, making regular purchases seem confusingly expensive. A cocktail at a high-end beach club in Bali can cost…
Read MoreHow to know when your product-market fit is real—or just luck
You’ve got early traction. Customers are talking, revenue is growing, and your Slack is full of emojis. But somewhere between your investor updates and the next sprint, a question keeps nagging you: Is this product-market fit—or just a lucky streak? Every founder faces this moment. The uncertainty feels like standing on a cliff with fog…
Read MoreHard Assets for Uncertain Times
During periods of economic uncertainty, investors often turn to tangible assets that offer stability beyond traditional markets. Hard assets – physical items with lasting worth – have historically provided a buffer against inflation and market volatility. While property and precious metals remain popular choices, alternative hard assets, such as whisky casks, have attracted significant attention…
Read MoreComplete Checklist for Car Warranty Claims
Have you ever purchased a vehicle that started causing you trouble sooner than expected? It is frustrating when a car you have invested in does not perform as desired. Warranties work this way, giving you the right to request a fix, replacement, or refund. It is better to learn to deal with car warranty claims…
Read MoreBuilding Trust in Digital Economies: Inside the Rise of Tradeit
Under30CEO had a chat with Jimi Gecelter, Co-founder of Tradeit, about transforming an in-game trading scenario that was risky and fragmented into a trusted global marketplace for virtual assets. While gaming, which is considered a virtual world, gamers were in fact gambling with their time and money in real life. These gamers got scammed, had…
Read MoreSTI 10,000 is not an unachievable goal
DBS’ Singapore 2040 report could mark the beginning of a broad shift to a more positive narrative about the Singapore market [SINGAPORE] DBS Group Research made headlines last week with its Singapore 2040 report, which presented its views on how the city-state’s economy and stock market might develop and grow over the next 15 years.…
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