Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Shippers not expected to pay higher freight rates because of US port fees: Bimco
This is because more than half of the Chinese-built ships are below a stipulated size or are US-owned, and several liner operators have pledged not to raise rates [SINGAPORE] Shippers are not expected to pay higher freight rates when the United States port fees targeting Chinese-related ships kick in, even though 35 per cent of…
Read MoreIndustrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise to offer 21.6 million shares at S$0.58 apiece in mainboard listing
The company expects to raise net proceeds of about S$34.6 million, part of which will be used for land-site and building acquisitions [SINGAPORE] Industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise has launched its initial public offering (IPO) of 21.6 million shares at S$0.58 each, in conjunction with its mainboard listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The…
Read MoreIndonesia considering bioethanol-blended fuel mandate, minister says
Indonesian government is seeking to expand the use of biofuels made from palm oil and sugar cane [JAKARTA] Indonesia is considering setting a mandatory bioethanol content level of 10 per cent for petrol sold in the country to lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce its dependence on fuel imports, state news agency Antara reported on…
Read MoreInfo-Tech Systems’ CFO to resign, shortly after SGX mainboard listing
Gan Lai Thong’s last day in the role will be Dec 31, 2025; no replacement announced yet [SINGAPORE] The chief financial officer (CFO) of software provider Info-Tech Systems will leave his post, the company said just three months after it made its debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) mainboard. The listing of the software-as-a-service firm…
Read MoreNYSE parent nears deal for US$2 billion stake in crypto-based betting startup Polymarket: sources
INTERCONTINENTAL Exchange, the parent of New York Stock Exchange, is in talks to invest US$2 billion in Polymarket, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (Oct 7), citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could potentially value the crypto-based betting platform between US$8 billion and US$10 billion, the report said. Reuters had reported earlier…
Read MoreHP bets on AI personal computers to drive revenue, eyes Asia for growth
At least one in four PCs sold by the US computer maker are AI-enabled and that could grow as customers upgrade [SINGAPORE] The lockdowns stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic drove the revenues of many tech companies as people who were forced to remain at home rushed to upgrade their tech, be it for work or…
Read MoreBusiness Trends in the Pet Store Industry
The pet store industry is changing as more people welcome pets into their homes. Pet ownership affects how pet stores operate and what products they offer. Key trends include personalized care, a focus on health and wellness, and the use of technology. By understanding what pet owners want, businesses can better meet the needs of…
Read MoreFederal Reserve’s Miran wants aggressive rate cuts but downplays differences with other officials
FEDERAL Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Friday again pressed for an aggressive path of rate cuts citing the impact of Trump administration policies on the economy, while other central bank officials made the case for a more cautious approach citing still-worrisome inflation pressures. “My view is that if policy is out of whack, you should…
Read MoreEmployee Appreciation Gifts That They’ll Actually Want
Employees are the life blood of any business. They deserve our thanks for the long hours and hard work they put in so that they can further their careers, provide for their families, and makes some money. Because of this, it is up to their employers to provide with employee appreciation gifts. But, how does…
Read MoreSnowboarding Without Falls
Imagine it: a newbie is excited to try snowboarding for the first time and heads out for a lesson. But that initial spark fades fast as they struggle, fall, and eventually become discouraged. Most beginners don’t return after their first attempt. It’s a familiar story of bumps, bruises, dashed hopes, and a feeling that snowboarding…
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