Leadership

China’s plan to save the economy comes at a cost to factories
China’s plan to save the economy comes at a cost to factories
THE pen squeaks as Jeff Pan sketches a chart on a white-board. He draws a black line signifying consumption that shoots up, then a blue line that edges higher...
Seatrium announces strategic partnership agreement with Teekay Australia
Seatrium announces strategic partnership agreement with Teekay Australia
OFFSHORE and marine specialist Seatrium has secured a favoured customer contract agreement from Teekay Shipping (Australia).Also known as Teekay Australia, the company provides vessel operation services under contracts with...
Vietnam carrier becomes world’s best-performing airline stock
Vietnam carrier becomes world’s best-performing airline stock
A SURPRISE return to profit has propelled Vietnam Airlines to become the world’s best-performing airline stock this year, shrugging off the risk of bankruptcy as the company ’s post-pandemic...
China announces more short-selling curbs to stabilise stocks
China announces more short-selling curbs to stabilise stocks
CHINA’S securities regulator on Wednesday (Jul 10) announced more curbs on short-selling and pledged tighter scrutiny of computer-driven programme trading in its latest effort to bolster a flagging stock...
China’s Leapmotor aims to take EVs global with Stellantis deal
China’s Leapmotor aims to take EVs global with Stellantis deal
CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor is little known outside its home country, and even there it is overshadowed by bigger players such as BYD and Tesla.But co-founder and...
UK overhauls listing rules in bid to lure IPOs to London
UK overhauls listing rules in bid to lure IPOs to London
UK REGULATORS overhauled their rules for companies looking to make their public debut in London, part of a concerted effort to draw more initial public offerings to the City.The...
Samsung hikes prices, bets on AI to reclaim foldables lead
Samsung hikes prices, bets on AI to reclaim foldables lead
SAMSUNG Electronics sees the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) features as the key to reclaiming its title as the world’s leading maker of foldables, mobile chief TM Roh said...
Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse
Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse
ARCHEGOS Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang was convicted of fraud and other charges by a jury in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday at a criminal trial in...
Abu Dhabi draws energy majors to LNG project as competition grows
Abu Dhabi draws energy majors to LNG project as competition grows
ABU Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) on Wednesday (Jul 10) awarded stakes in its Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion project to four international companies, as competition intensifies among...
US dollar dithers on Powell’s caution
US dollar dithers on Powell’s caution
THE greenback traded near three-week lows on Wednesday (Jul 10) as a cautious tone from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell kept risk sentiment in check, while the New Zealand...