IBM posts revenue that tops estimates on software gains

IBM posts revenue that tops estimates on software gains

Investors have been enthusiastic about the strategy as software has provided an increasingly share of the company’s sales Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 06:01 AM [SAN FRANCISCO] International Business Machines (IBM) reported quarterly sales that topped analysts’ estimates on strong growth for its closely watched software unit. Revenue increased 12 per cent to US$19.7…

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SK Hynix profit surges on relentless appetite for AI memory

SK Hynix profit surges on relentless appetite for AI memory

Operating profit doubles to 19.2 trillion won (S$17 billion) in the December quarter Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 05:51 PM [SEOUL] SK Hynix reported its strongest quarterly results to date, underscoring the depth of an artificial intelligence (AI) wave that has triggered an unprecedented surge in memory demand.  Its operating profit more than doubled…

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BYD weighs India expansion as hundreds of car orders pile up

BYD weighs India expansion as hundreds of car orders pile up

The automaker has approached Indian auto sector regulators to flag how import limits could constrain growth Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 11:49 AM [DELHI] BYD is weighing options to expand in India, including local assembly to meet surging demand for the Chinese automaker’s electric vehicles (EVs), according to sources familiar with the matter. The…

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UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs as it doubles down on turnaround

UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs as it doubles down on turnaround

Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 11:09 PM [WASHINGTON] United Parcel Service on Tuesday (Jan 27) said it would cut up to 30,000 operational roles in 2026, adding to last year’s job reductions as the delivery giant looks to accelerate a turnaround fuelled by a pivot to higher-margin shipments. The company also beat Wall Street…

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KKR sells Goodpack back to founding Lam family: source

KKR sells Goodpack back to founding Lam family: source

The move comes after the private equity player put Goodpack up for sale in October 2024, based on media reports [SINGAPORE] Reusable bulk container provider Goodpack has switched hands once again, with KKR selling its stake back to the founding Lam family in a deal valuing the company at US$1.4 billion, said a source close…

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HSBC to close Raffles Place branch on Feb 28

HSBC to close Raffles Place branch on Feb 28

Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 11:24 AM [SINGAPORE] HSBC Holdings will close a key retail branch in Singapore’s financial district and open a wealth centre at the same building, as the lender doubles down on serving affluent clients in one of Asia’s key financial hubs. The branch at Raffles Place, one of six in…

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