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China’s power prices nosedive in relief to tariff-hit factories
[BEIJING] A crash in Chinese coal prices, and a flood of clean energy, are cutting power rates in major industrial hubs, easing pressure on some of the factories caught...
Stocks to watch: ThaiBev, Far East Orchard
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 5).ThaiBev: The beer maker announced a US$2 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme...
Why Monaco to Hawkfest Is My Ultimate Journey
I’ve mapped out the perfect journey that combines luxury travel with an epic finale to an unforgettable event. Starting in Monaco, we’ll embark on a cross-continental adventure that ends...
US economic activity ebbs, prices rise in Fed’s Beige Book
The report notes that firms with plans to pass along tariff-related costs to consumers expect to do so within three monthsPublished Thu, Jun 5, 2025 · 06:14 AM[NEW YORK]...
US economic activity declines as tariffs pressure prices, Fed says
The report notes that firms with plans to pass along tariff-related costs to consumers expect to do so within three monthsPublished Thu, Jun 5, 2025 · 06:14 AM[NEW YORK]...
OCBC stays the course on climate commitment
[SINGAPORE] THE global effort to combat climate change has faced significant headwinds in recent years.Under the Trump administration, the US withdrew from the Paris Agreement, a landmark international treaty...
Tesla’s China shipments extend slump, bucking broader sales boom
Published Wed, Jun 4, 2025 · 07:43 PM[HONG KONG] Tesla’s vehicle shipments from its China factory fell for an eighth straight month, extending a global sales slump as chief...
What to know about China’s rare earth export controls
[BEIJING] Global manufacturers have raised the alarm on China’s decision to curb exports of rare earths alloys, mixtures and magnets.
Here is an overview of rare earths and China’s measures:
What...
South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
[SEOUL] South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election ended a months-long political leadership vacuum. The Kospi Index...
