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Singapore to train international maritime personnel in new low-emission fuels
SINGAPORE will set up a facility to train international maritime personnel in the use of cleaner fuels such as methanol and ammonia, as part of the Republic’s move towards...
Ringgit’s drop towards 26-year low spurs BNM to pledge support
MALAYSIA’S central bank reaffirmed it is ready to support the ringgit, which is hovering close to the lowest level since 1998.Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will ensure the “orderly functioning...
Gold edges higher as Middle East tensions spur demand
GOLD prices edged up on Monday (Apr 15), hovering below a record high hit in the previous session, as escalating tensions in the Middle East lifted bullion’s safe-haven appeal.Spot...
Apollo’s Asia expansion has lured in US$35 billion from region
APOLLO Global Management’s revamp of its Asia business is starting to pay off: It is raised US$35 billion from the region since the start of 2022 to bolster expansion....
Nepalese billionaire who made his fortune making instant noodles aims to list India unit by 2026
NEPALESE billionaire Binod Chaudhary, who made his fortune selling instant noodles, is seeking to list his conglomerate Chaudhary Group’s India food unit by 2026.The Gurgaon-based firm, known for its...
South Korea finance ministry vows measures to stabilise market volatility if needed
SOUTH Korea’s finance minister stepped up warnings on Monday that the government is ready to act to counter any renewed volatility in currency markets after the won has extended...
Oil traders weigh risks of Iran-Israel conflict in tight market
THE escalating conflict between Iran and Israel will force oil traders to reevaluate the geopolitical risk premium they need to apply to a market where tight supply-demand fundamentals have...
Nike starts speeding out sneakers that will shape its future
NIKE picked the Palais Brongniart, the former home of the Paris stock exchange, as the venue for its most high-stakes product launch in years.On display behind the Corinthian colonnade,...
