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Lego billionaires’ cash pile grows as portfolio swings to profit
THE billionaire owners of the Lego empire reported a 5.9 per cent rise in profits, helped by a turnaround in its investment portfolio.
The Kirkbi group’s net income rose to...
Shell back in court in landmark Dutch climate case
SHELL will square off with seven environmental groups in a Dutch appeals court Tuesday, with climate activists accusing the multinational oil giant of failing to implement a landmark 2021...
Asia: Hong Kong rally leads markets, traders assess Fed rate plans
HONG Kong led most Asian markets higher on Tuesday as traders returned from an extended weekend break to forecast-beating Chinese factory data that lifted hopes for the world’s number-two...
Baltimore bridge collapse: Dali’s Singapore owner, manager file petition to cap compensation at US$43.6 million
THE Singapore-based owner and manager of the containership Dali have filed a petition in the US, seeking to exonerate themselves or limit the damages that could arise from the...
Japan approves 590 billion yen in aid to chip venture Rapidus
JAPAN approved up to 590 billion yen (S$5.3 billion) in subsidies to chip venture Rapidus, committing more money to its ambition to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing. The additional...
Hot stock: Isetan Singapore jumps 147.5% on proposed privatisation after resuming trade
SHARES of mainboard-listed Isetan Singapore : I15 0% surged as much as 150 per cent at Tuesday’s (Apr 2) market open, after the company announced on Monday a proposed...
Xi’s cryptic bond comments hint at PBOC becoming more like Fed