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Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
SEVERAL manufacturing companies that serve the technology industry delivered disappointing results last week, underscoring the fragility of the semiconductor sector’s recovery.The most dramatic earnings decline came from AEM Holdings, which...
Bankers charged by Singapore were stars of race for China’s rich
Bankers charged by Singapore were stars of race for China’s rich
LESS than two years out of college, Wang Qiming was making waves within Citibank Singapore by bringing in millions in deposits from his rich clients. At Swiss private bank Julius...
Bankers charged by Singapore were stars of race for China’s rich
Ex-Citi, Julius Baer bankers charged in money laundering case were stars in the race for China’s rich
LESS than two years out of college, Wang Qiming was making waves within Citibank Singapore by bringing in millions in deposits from his rich clients. At Swiss private bank Julius...
Global digital economy will hit US.5 trillion by 2028: report
Global digital economy will hit US$16.5 trillion by 2028: report
RESEARCH and advisory company Forrester released its report, Global Digital Economy Forecast, 2023-2028, on Monday (Aug 19) revealing that the digital economy will reach US$16.5 trillion and capture 17...
Siemens unit consortium bags 0 million Cross Island Line power supply contract from LTA
Siemens unit consortium bags $400 million Cross Island Line power supply contract from LTA
The line will be Singapore’s eighth MRT line, serving the eastern, western and north-eastern areas of the islandTRANSPORT solutions company Siemens Mobility has secured a contract worth S$400 million...
Asia currencies hit seven-month high on ‘Goldilocks’ US scenario
Asia currencies hit seven-month high on ‘Goldilocks’ US scenario
ASIAN currencies rallied to the highest in seven months as ebbing US recession concern, bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts next month and an improving domestic backdrop lifted sentiment...
Memiontec husband and wife co-founders out on bail amid CAD probe
Memiontec husband and wife co-founders out on bail amid CAD probe
The company’s nominating committee assesses that the pair are suitable to remain as directorsTHE co-founders of water treatment company Memiontec have been released on bail after being interviewed by...
X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge’s content orders
X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge’s content orders
MEDIA platform X said on Saturday (Aug 17) it would close its operations in Brazil “effective immediately” due to what it called “censorship orders” by Brazilian judge Alexandre de...
Porsche agrees to provide capital in battery maker’s restructuring deal
Porsche agrees to provide capital in battery maker’s restructuring deal
GERMAN battery maker Varta said on Saturday (Aug 17) it had reached a restructuring agreement with its creditors, bringing on sports car manufacturer Porsche to save the ailing business.The...
SpaceX to launch a methane satellite to hold super polluters accountable
SpaceX to launch a methane satellite to hold super polluters accountable
There is about to be a new methane eye in the sky. SpaceX is scheduled to launch on Friday (Aug 16) the Tanager-1 satellite.The nonprofit Carbon Mapper is behind the satellite...