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Singapore stocks rise 0.1% on Tuesday ahead of US inflation data
SINGAPORE stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday (Mar 12) amid mixed trading in regional markets as investors awaited the release of US inflation data. The benchmark Straits Times Index...
China water giant Nongfu Spring’s stock falls on boycott calls
CHINESE beverage giant Nongfu Spring is the latest major brand to come under fire from the mainland’s online army of nationalist citizens, underscoring challenges for domestic firms navigating an...
Jollibee targets exponential growth in China to triple profit
JOLLIBEE Foods, the Philippines’ largest restaurant operator, plans to expand its brand internationally and “exponentially grow” in China as it aims to triple its net income in five years,...
Bank of Japan chief Ueda slightly tones down optimism on economy
BANK of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the economy was recovering but also showing some signs of weakness, offering a slightly bleaker assessment than in January in a nod...
China’s Xiaomi to start deliveries of its first EV model, shares soar
CHINA’S Xiaomi said on Tuesday (Mar 12) it will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) model SU7 this month, venturing into the world’s largest auto market amid...
KKR says now a good time to lean into Asia’s credit markets
ASIA’S credit markets offer some of the best investment opportunities because of strong demand for financing, undervalued assets and high-quality issuers in the region, according to KKR & Co....
Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could ‘go crazy’ without it
US PRESIDENTIAL candidate Donald Trump said on Monday TikTok was a national security threat but also said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta...
Mango’s US expansion helps sales top 3.1 billion euros in 2023
SPANISH fashion retailer Mango reported on Monday record sales of 3.1 billion euros (S$4.5 billion) in 2023, beating its forecast after matching domestic rival Zara’s strong expansion in the...
