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Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
SAMSUNG Electronics said on Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from the previous quarter as it struggled to meet...
Stocks to watch: Singtel, SIA
Stocks to watch: Singtel, SIA
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 31):
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at US0 billion valuation, sources say
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at US$300 billion valuation, sources say
SOFTBANK is in talks to lead a funding round of up to US$40 billion in OpenAI at a post-money valuation of US$300 billion, sources told Reuters, in what could...
Apple profit tops Wall Street target even as iPhone, China sales fall short
Apple profit tops Wall Street target even as iPhone, China sales fall short
APPLE beat Wall Street’s quarterly profit estimates on Thursday, but iPhone sales and China revenue for the holiday quarter were weak due to stiff Chinese competition and a slow rollout...
Rethinking Centurion’s role in housing workers
Rethinking Centurion’s role in housing workers
There is a case for shrinking the private sector’s involvement in areas such as their accommodation and healthcareREAL estate investment trust (Reit) investors here are already spoilt for choice...
SIA ranked top airline, clinches 28th overall spot in Fortune’s list of world’s most admired firms
SIA ranked top airline, clinches 28th overall spot in Fortune’s list of world’s most admired firms
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has clinched the top spot as an airline and ranked 28th overall in Fortune magazine’s list of the most admired companies globally.The list, in its 27th...
Sanofi plans 5 billion euro buyback, sees higher profit growth
Sanofi plans 5 billion euro buyback, sees higher profit growth
SANOFI said it will repurchase five billion euros (S$7 billion) of stock and grow profits more quickly this year as the drugmaker pivots away from consumer health to focus...
ChatGPT at Work: Revolution or Risk?
ChatGPT is making waves in the business world, and it’s hard not to notice. Whether it’s drafting emails or brainstorming ideas, this AI tool is popping up everywhere. But...
17 Types of Lawyers: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Ever wondered why there are so many lawyer specialties? The legal world is vast, and each type of lawyer has its own unique role. Whether you’re dealing with a...
LVMH’s subdued sales temper hopes for a rapid luxury rebound
LVMH’s subdued sales temper hopes for a rapid luxury rebound
LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods declined in the fourth quarter, casting doubt on the prospects for a quick recovery in luxury demand.Sales at the key unit, which...