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Novartis pledges US$23 billion US investment as tariffs loom
Trump has repeatedly said he intends to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, citing the industry’s reliance on manufacturing sites around the world to supply the US market[NEW YORK] Swiss pharmaceutical...
Indonesian coffee chain Fore says its IPO oversubscribed by 200 times
The seven-year old company is the first domestic coffee chain to list on the bourse[SINGAPORE] Indonesian coffee chain Fore said on Friday (Apr 11) its initial public offering (IPO)...
US dollar weakens against Singdollar as tariff uncertainty roils markets
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar fell to its weakest point against the Singapore dollar since November 2024, as markets continued to be volatile following continued global trade uncertainty.The greenback has...
China tech faces worry beyond tariffs after US$350 billion wipeout
[HONG KONG] Even as China’s tech stocks begin to recoup some of their recent big losses, some investors and analysts are eyeing looming concerns that may have a worse...
China trade tensions lift safe-haven gold to record high
[BENGALURU] Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Friday (Apr 11), supported by recession concerns as escalating tariff tensions between the United States and China fuelled investor demand...
Stocks to watch: Sats, CapitaLand Investment
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 11). Sats: Terminal operator Sats-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), a 60:40 joint venture...
Automotive group Vin’s Holdings aims for greater gains in used car space with IPO
[SINGAPORE] Buoyed by success in the pre-owned car market, Vin’s Holdings (VH) has sought an initial public offering (IPO) to fuel the next stage of its development with investments...
Harley-Davidson explores US$1 billion-plus sale of financing arm
[NEW YORK] Harley-Davidson is exploring options for its financing arm including a sale, which could fetch at least US$1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The iconic...
