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Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning signals.A gauge of the greenback...
Europe: Stoxx 600 clocks second consecutive monthly loss hit by tariff woes
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday (Apr 30) as investors assessed key data around the world and corporate earnings, ending a sluggish month marred...
Trademark Registration: DIY or Lawyer Up?
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire...
Jardine C&C reports lower contributions across most business units in Q1 2025
Recent global trade tensions have created an uncertain macroeconomic environment and the company is cautious of the knock-on effects[Singapore] Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) reported lower contributions across most...
Thailand’s central bank cuts key rate again, lowers growth forecasts as tariffs loom
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday (Apr 30), in a move to support an underperforming...
South-east Asia may see most gas projects approved in a decade
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asia could this year see the highest number of final investment decisions on gas projects in a decade, which could potentially boost output by 18 per cent,...
Samsung Electronics drops Q2 outlook due to trade uncertainties
[SEOUL] Samsung Electronics on Wednesday dropped its business outlook for the current quarter and warned US tariff policies could cut demand for its key products such as smartphones.The technology...
China asks drugmakers, hospitals to find US import substitutes
[NEW YORK] China has asked some of its state-owned drugmakers to study how they can reduce reliance on the US for pharmaceutical products and raw materials, sources familiar with...
Stocks to watch: Wilmar, ST Engineering, Sheng Siong, Starhill Global Reit, FEHT, CDLHT, First Reit, IReit Global
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Apr 30).Wilmar International: The agribusiness group reported a 13.5 per cent increase in...
