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WTI expected to show continued weakness
WEST Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price edged lower on Aug 13, breaking a four-day streak of gains, as markets refocused on concerns about oil demand following the Organization of...
Gold tops US$2,500 for first time on outlook for lower rates
Gold topped US$2,500 an ounce for the first time, bolstered by hopes that the US Federal Reserve is edging closer to cutting interest rates. Spot bullion climbed as much...
Businesses, rights defenders decry Pakistan Internet slowdown
Pakistan’s government is throttling the Internet and social media while it tests new controls to crush dissent, said activists and business leaders, putting the country’s economic recovery at risk.Since...
Wall Street wants more signs US consumers are still spending
STRONG results from the largest retailer and a robust monthly sales report went a long way towards easing worries about the health of the American consumer.But a slate of...
Software firm AvePoint said to weigh second listing in Singapore
AvePoint is considering a second listing in Singapore, people with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that would bring the US infrastructure software firm a step closer...
Jardine C&C to sell entire 25.5% stake in Siam City Cement for 12.2 billion baht
JARDINE Cycle and Carriage (Jardine C&C) has proposed to sell its entire 25.5 per cent stake, or 76.1 million shares, in Siam City Cement (SCCC) for 12.2 billion baht...
StarHub’s finance chief resigns, to be succeeded by GoTo’s Jacky Lo
STARHUB’S chief financial officer (CFO) Dennis Chia has resigned from his position after slightly over nine years into the role, citing “personal reasons”.On Friday (Aug 16), the telecommunications company...
StarHub’s finance chief resigns; GoTo’s Jacky Lo to take over
STARHUB’S chief financial officer (CFO) Dennis Chia has resigned from his position just over nine years into the role, citing “personal reasons”.On Friday (Aug 16), the telecommunications company announced...
