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Iron ore tumbles back below US0 as China property woes deepen
Iron ore tumbles back below US$100 as China property woes deepen
September 2, 2024
THE price of iron ore fell back below US$100 a tonne to snuff out a rebound, as pessimisim over China’s economic prospects weighed on industrial commodities.The steelmaking material rose...
Goh family garners 85.9% of Ossia International shares at offer close
Goh family garners 85.9% of Ossia International shares at offer close
September 2, 2024
THE Goh family’s shareholding in Ossia International has risen to 85.9 per cent as at the close of its privatisation offer on Aug 30, the lifestyle products retailer and...
STI rises 0.6% on first trade day of September; regional markets close mixed
STI rises 0.6% on first trade day of September; regional markets close mixed
September 2, 2024
SINGAPORE equities kicked off the first trading day of September in the black, even as regional exchanges turned in a mixed performance.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6...
Huawei sets up Apple showdown with event hours after new iPhone
Huawei sets up Apple showdown with event hours after new iPhone
September 2, 2024
HUAWEI Technologies is preparing to launch new products at an event mere hours after Apple’s debut for the iPhone 16, setting the stage for the two tech giants’ next...
Chinese heiress takes over beverage empire after power struggle
Chinese heiress takes over beverage empire after power struggle
September 2, 2024
CHINESE beverage heiress Kelly Zong Fuli has been appointed as chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group, the beverage giant founded by her father, according to business registration information. Zong was listed...
China warns Japan of retaliation for possible new chip curbs
China warns Japan of retaliation for possible new chip curbs
September 2, 2024
CHINA has threatened severe economic retaliation against Japan if Tokyo further restricts sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms, complicating US-led efforts to cut the world’s second-largest...
Nippon Steel calls for Japanese tariffs on China’s exports
Nippon Steel calls for Japanese tariffs on China’s exports
September 2, 2024
THE Japanese steel giant that helped China modernise its mills is worried that a glut of the metal in its neighbour could hurt its domestic market.Nippon Steel, the world’s...
Citi boosts Australia and New Zealand Markets business with key appointments
Citi boosts Australia and New Zealand Markets business with key appointments
September 2, 2024
CITIGROUP announced seven new appointments for its Australia and New Zealand business on Monday (Sep 2) across verticals, as the financial services major aims to strengthen these markets.The appointments...
Australia’s REA Group considers buying UK-based Rightmove
Australia’s REA Group considers buying UK-based Rightmove
September 2, 2024
AUSTRALIAN real estate firm REA Group said on Monday (Sep 2) it is considering acquiring London-listed peer Rightmove via a possible cash and share offer.REA Group, majority-owned by News...
Uber plans to step up fight with larger rival Kakao in South Korea
Uber plans to step up fight with larger rival Kakao in South Korea
September 2, 2024
UBER Technologies aims to expand its South Korean business and take the battle to dominant domestic rival Kakao, highlighting the country’s importance as one of the US company’s few...