Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Marriage Redo: The Real Difference Between Annulment and Divorce
Thinking about ending a marriage can be overwhelming, and choosing between an annulment and a divorce adds another layer of confusion. While both options lead to the end of a marriage, they are not the same thing. An annulment treats the marriage as though it never happened, while a divorce ends a legally valid marriage.…
Read MoreSingapore strong enough to withstand ‘collateral impact’ from US-China trade war, tariffs: HSBC – The Business Times
As a regional financial hub, the Republic’s fortunes are tied to Asean financial flows DESPITE the risk of the “collateral impact” from an ongoing US-China trade war that is expected to escalate, Singapore should be able to withstand moderated growth, said Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC. Singapore’s open economy may be affected by…
Read MoreSingapore strong enough to withstand ‘collateral impact’ from US-China trade war, tariffs: HSBC – The Business Times
As a regional financial hub, the Republic’s fortunes are tied to Asean financial flows DESPITE the risk of the “collateral impact” from an ongoing US-China trade war that is expected to escalate, Singapore should be able to withstand moderated growth, said Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC. Singapore’s open economy may be affected by…
Read MoreEU steps up probe into Musk’s X with new demands – The Business Times
THE European Commission said on Friday (Jan 17) it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents. As part of its investigation launched in December 2023, the EU executive said it…
Read MoreE-commerce boom to drive 10% freight growth, Qatar Airways says
SHOPPERS’ insatiable appetite for rapid delivery will help drive air freight growth of as much as 10 per cent this year, outweighing headwinds from a potential slowdown in major economies, according to Qatar Airways QCSC’s cargo unit. The company’s e-commerce business grew about 25 per cent last year and is set for double-digit expansion in…
Read MoreMeta’s ‘Community Notes’ model will not apply to paid ads
FACEBOOK parent Meta’s “Community Notes”, similar to that used on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday (Jan 16). Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, a source said. Organic…
Read MoreFormer Sabana Reit director Charlie Chan, other unitholders requisition EGM; seeks to conduct ‘price discovery’ on assets – The Business Times
THE manager of Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (Sabana Reit) has received a requisition notice for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) from unitholders owning over 10 per cent of the trust. In a bourse filing on Friday (Jan 17), the manager said it is considering the requisition notice and consulting with the trustee, as…
Read MoreUOBKH favours SGX-listed US office Reits as corporate giants mandate return to offices
AS MAJOR companies mandate return to offices and sign larger and long-term leases, UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) is positive on Singapore-listed US office real estate investment trusts (Reits). The brokerage noted that corporate giants like Amazon, JPMorgan, Boeing, and Tesla, are demanding that employees work five days a week at the office. More companies are…
Read MoreGambling giant Star on the brink of collapse as cash runs out
AUSTRALIA’S biggest listed casino operator, Star Entertainment Group, once had it all. Its gaming licenses stretched out for centuries. The domestic market was home to the planet’s most prolific gamblers. The company’s harbourside resort in Sydney drew a constant flow of high-rollers from China. Now Star is bleeding cash, desperate for funding and – by…
Read MoreMarco Polo Marine responds to Sias on why it increased wages, bonuses despite revenue drop
INTEGRATED marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine said that the increase in its wages, salaries and bonuses in FY2024 was “in line with the expansion plans” that the group had undertaken in recent years. The company was responding to questions from the Securities Investor Association (Singapore), or Sias, ahead of its annual general meeting on…
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