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Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since January and reflecting tougher comparatives,...
US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments, leave room for interventions
US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments, leave room for interventions
[TOKYO] The United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to “market determined” exchange rates, while agreeing that foreign exchange interventions should be reserved for combating excess volatility, according to...
Petronas delivers first local sustainable aviation fuel to Malaysia Airlines
Petronas delivers first local sustainable aviation fuel to Malaysia Airlines
The announcement comes as the country looks to build domestic production, blending, and supply of SAF[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad, or Petronas, said on Friday...
Yangzijiang Financial closes 7.4% higher amid heavy trading, hits record in intra-day trade
Yangzijiang Financial closes 7.4% higher amid heavy trading, hits record in intra-day trade
The company will be added to STI’s reserve list, comprising the five highest-ranking non-constituents of the index by market capitalisation [SINGAPORE] Shares of Yangzijiang Financial hit an all-time high...
Canada PM names key projects to jumpstart Trump-hit economy
Canada PM names key projects to jumpstart Trump-hit economy
[ALBERTA, Canada] Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his initial list of major national projects on Thursday, backing critical minerals, nuclear power and port expansion to bolster an economy...
IReit Global’s German subsidiaries served with payment order by former tenant
IReit Global’s German subsidiaries served with payment order by former tenant
The dispute stems from a dilapidation cost agreement made with the former main tenant of its Berlin Campus[SINGAPORE] Subsidiaries of IReit Global have been served with a payment order...
US: Wall St opens higher after inflation data keeps rate cut bets firm
US: Wall St opens higher after inflation data keeps rate cut bets firm
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Thursday (Sep 11) after the latest inflation reading kept the US central bank on track to deliver an interest...
Low Keng Huat sinks into the red with S.2 million net loss in H1
Low Keng Huat sinks into the red with S$10.2 million net loss in H1
The property developer’s half-year revenue tumbles 85% to S$38.7 million, from S$257.9 million the previous year[SINGAPORE] Property developer Low Keng Huat has sunk into the red with a net...
Carlyle, EQT, HongShan among final bidders for Starbucks China: sources
Carlyle, EQT, HongShan among final bidders for Starbucks China: sources
[HONG KONG] Global investment firms Carlyle Group and EQT, alongside regional players HongShan Capital Group and Boyu Capital, are preparing final offers for a controlling stake in Starbucks’ China...
Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs in restructuring
Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs in restructuring
[COPENHAGEN] Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk will cut 9,000 jobs, or about 11.5 per cent of its workforce, in a restructuring to save eight billion Danish crowns (S$1.6 billion) annually, it...