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Honda considers switching some car production to US from Mexico, Canada, Nikkei reports
The automaker plans to increase US vehicle production by as much as 30% over two to three years Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 · 05:59 PM [TOKYO] Honda is considering switching some car production from Mexico and Canada to the US, aiming for 90 per cent of cars sold in the country to be made…
Read MoreUOB says data centres are ‘sheltered’ from Trump tariffs, names Reits to buy
[SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) predicts continued growth in demand for data centres over the next five years – despite a challenging environment resulting from tariff volatility. It maintained its “overweight” call on data centre real estate investment trusts (Reits), citing projections of rising global demand for data centres fuelled by the onset of next-generation,…
Read MoreAutomotive group Vin’s Holdings shares rise on IPO debut in SGX’s first listing of 2025
[SINGAPORE] Shares of automotive group Vin’s Holdings (VH) climbed on its debut on Tuesday (Apr 15), in the first initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) this year. Its shares were trading at S$0.345 as at 9.20am after 438,000 securities changed hands, above its IPO price of S$0.30. VH began trading at 9am…
Read MoreAutomotive group Vin’s Holdings debuts higher in SGX’s first listing of 2025
[SINGAPORE] Automotive group Vin’s Holdings (VH) climbed on its listing debut on Tuesday (Apr 15), in the first initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) this year. The counter was trading at S$0.345 as at 9.20am on a volume of 438,000 shares, above its IPO price of S$0.30. VH began trading at 9am…
Read MoreVin’s Holdings closes 16.6% above IPO price in SGX’s first listing of 2025
[SINGAPORE] Automotive group Vin’s Holdings (VH) climbed on its listing debut on Tuesday (Apr 15), in the first initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) this year. VH began trading at 9am on Tuesday, opening at S$0.315, with the stock code VIN. It closed at S$0.35, about 16.6 per cent above its IPO…
Read MoreChina suppliers mock tariffs with Nike, Lululemon deals on TikTok
[NEW YORK] TikTok users in the US are being inundated with videos from Chinese influencers encouraging American buyers to overcome punitive Trump tariffs by buying direct from the “world’s factory” – China. Mostly filmed at Chinese factories purporting to supply top US brands from Lululemon Athletica to Nike, the influencers aim to “expose” how the…
Read MoreEurope: Shares rise as Trump eases tariffs on electronics from China
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher in broad-based gains on Monday (Apr 14), as risk sentiment swelled after US President Donald Trump granted tariff exclusions on smartphones and computers imported from China, bringing some respite after weeks of turmoil. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended 2.7 per cent higher after registering its third consecutive week in the…
Read MoreDelaware Business: Why Companies Love This Tiny State
Delaware might be small, but it’s a giant when it comes to business. This tiny state has become a go-to spot for companies looking to incorporate. With its friendly laws, unique court system, and tax advantages, it’s no wonder that so many businesses, including a large chunk of the Fortune 500, have chosen to call…
Read MoreOpec cuts 2025 oil demand forecast over US tariffs
It expects demand to grow by 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down from a previous forecast of 1.4 million bpd [RIYADH] Opec slightly lowered its forecast for oil demand growth on Monday (Apr 14), citing the impact of US tariffs on the world economy. The Saudi-led oil cartel said in a monthly…
Read MoreBruised dollar languishes near three-year lows on tariff anxiety
[SINGAPORE] The dollar drifted lower on Monday (Apr 14), while the Japanese yen and the euro progressed higher as investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency remained in question following a stream of tariff-related pronouncements from US President Donald Trump. Investors braced for another volatile week as Trump’s imposition and then abrupt postponement of tariffs…
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