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Nvidia CEO praises Trump move to scrap some AI export curbs
Nvidia CEO praises Trump move to scrap some AI export curbs
[TAIPEI] US export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China were “a failure” as they have cost American companies billions of US dollars in lost sales, Nvidia chief...
Former Citigroup traders drop Hong Kong lawsuit on cost concerns
Former Citigroup traders drop Hong Kong lawsuit on cost concerns
[HONG KONG] Two former Citigroup traders in Hong Kong abandoned their employment lawsuits after weighing the costs and difficulties of taking it to a higher court, sources familiar with...
Monetary Authority of Singapore MD says US$ assets irreplaceable
Monetary Authority of Singapore MD says US$ assets irreplaceable
Factors that the market are paying attention to include any prospect for slower growth and higher inflation in America as well as cues on its fiscal trajectory and policies...
PwC launches AI hub in Singapore with over US million commitment
PwC launches AI hub in Singapore with over US$4 million commitment
[SINGAPORE] PwC launched an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Singapore on Wednesday (May 21), committing more than US$4 million over a three-year period. This venture is also supported by...
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and is already showing early signs of positive...
US: S&P 500 falls after six straight positive sessions
US: S&P 500 falls after six straight positive sessions
Published Wed, May 21, 2025 · 06:05 AM[NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday (May 20) as markets tracked congressional debate on US President Donald Trump’s tax cut...
US: Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed commentary
US: Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed commentary
Published Tue, May 20, 2025 · 09:48 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (May 20) as investors awaited commentary from Federal Reserve officials through the...
Delfi’s Q1 Ebitda down 27.2% on weaker regional currencies, trade tensions
Delfi’s Q1 Ebitda down 27.2% on weaker regional currencies, trade tensions
[SINGAPORE] Chocolate confectioner Delfi ran up a 27.2 per cent drop in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to US$17 million in the first quarter ended Mar...
Japan mulls taxing small parcels as Shein, Temu expand
Japan mulls taxing small parcels as Shein, Temu expand
Published Tue, May 20, 2025 · 01:02 PM[TOKYO] Japan is mulling a review of tax exemptions for small parcels including those shipped from China, joining a slew of governments...
CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world’s top listing in 2025
CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world’s top listing in 2025
[HONG KONG] Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) rose in its Hong Kong trading debut after the Chinese battery giant wrapped up the world’s biggest listing this year by...