Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
When to Hire a CPA: Signs You Can’t Ignore
If you’re running a business, you might wonder, “when do I need a CPA?” It’s an important question because there are moments when having a CPA can make all the difference. Whether you’re growing rapidly or facing complex financial situations, knowing when to bring in a professional can save you time and stress. Here are…
Read MoreCapitaLand Investment’s Ascott to add 600 units to India portfolio, eyes growth in country
[SINGAPORE] Ascott, the wholly owned lodging business of asset manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has inked three agreements to add 600 units to its India portfolio, a move that will grow its total portfolio in the country to around 6,100 units across 22 properties. The new units will be located in cities of Lucknow and Thanjavur…
Read MoreVolatility is set to stay. Here’s where investors can put their money amid wild market swings
[SINGAPORE] Amid the tariff-induced volatility globally, markets have swung wildly in recent days. Both US and global markets plummeted to lows early this week, before rebounding slightly and falling back again on the kicking in of reciprocal Trump tariffs. In a huge burst of buying, markets soared again on Thursday (Apr 10) as US President…
Read MoreNissan taps SoftBank-backed startup Wayve for AI driving system
The London-based company has tested its software using Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles, racking up miles in the UK, the US and Germany [TOKYO] Nissan Motor will join forces with Wayve Technologies for the next generation of its driver-assist system ProPilot, which will make its way into vehicles roughly two…
Read MoreCitibank, Vietnam Airlines ink US$560 million loan deal to buy aircraft
The airline plans financing for a sale and leaseback of 25 of the narrow-body aircraft, the carrier’s vice-president says [HO CHI MINH CITY] Citibank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide Vietnam Airlines at least US$560 million to partially finance what’s expected to be Boeing plane purchases, as the South-east Asian nation touts…
Read MoreAustralian, New Zealand dollars stage massive rally after Trump’s tariff reversal
[SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars were revived by a historic stock market rebound after US President Donald Trump paused most of his reciprocal tariffs, but worryingly for the two Antipodeans, he said duties on China would rise to 125 per cent. The Aussie slipped 0.5 per cent to US$0.6121 on Thursday, having rallied 3.3…
Read MoreGold climbs on safe-haven demand as Trump hikes China tariffs
[BENGALURU] Gold prices rose on Thursday (Apr 10) as investors turned to the safe-haven asset after US President Donald Trump escalated tariffs on China, the world’s top metal consumer, despite his decision to temporarily ease steep duties on several other countries. Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at US$3,089.17 an ounce, as at 0022…
Read MoreSingapore’s STI soars more than 8% as Trump takes a pause on tariffs
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks bounced after Trump announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause to his steep reciprocal tariffs on his “worst offender” countries, lowering them to 10 per cent during the period. The Straits Times Index (STI) rallied as much as 8.7 per cent shortly after the market opened, up 295.5 points to reach 3,688.2. This…
Read MoreVolkswagen says first-quarter profits impacted by Trump tariffs
[BERLIN] German auto giant Volkswagen said Wednesday that tariffs on car imports into the United States ordered by President Donald Trump had dragged down its first quarter operating profit. Europe’s largest auto manufacturer said its operating profit in the first three months of 2025 fell to 2.8 billion euros (S$4.2 billion) from 4.6 billion euros…
Read MoreOil jumps 4% after Trump pauses tariffs on many countries, raises China levy
[NEW YORK] Oil prices climbed more than 4 per cent on Wednesday, bouncing back from four-year lows earlier in the session, after US President Donald Trump said he would further increase tariffs on China but pause the tariffs he announced last week for most other countries. Trump authorised a 90-day pause and raised the tariff rate for…
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