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Novo Nordisk latest drugmaker to drop gender goals in US
Novo Nordisk latest drugmaker to drop gender goals in US
May 7, 2025
This follows executive orders by President Donald Trump to stop diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesPublished Wed, May 7, 2025 · 06:55 PM[COPENHAGEN] Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday...
Singapore stocks track regional gains on Wednesday; STI up 0.1%
Singapore stocks track regional gains on Wednesday; STI up 0.1%
May 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks ended higher on Wednesday (May 7), tracking gains in the region.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.1 per cent or 4.96 points to 3,865.37. Across...
As US solar door closes, another opens to Asean domestic markets
As US solar door closes, another opens to Asean domestic markets
May 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] In the face of punishing solar tariffs from the US, South-east Asia has a silver lining: a glut in the supply of photovoltaic panels could make solar projects...
As US solar door closes, another opens to Asean domestic markets
Potential solar boom in South-east Asia an opportunity to invest in storage systems
May 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] In the face of punishing solar tariffs from the US, South-east Asia has a silver lining: a glut in the supply of photovoltaic panels could make solar projects...
Singapore-based biotech firm Nuevocor raises US million in Series B round
Singapore-based biotech firm Nuevocor raises US$45 million in Series B round
May 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Biotechnology company Nuevocor announced on Wednesday (May 7) that it completed a US$45 million Series B funding round from new and existing investors. This includes “significant participation” from...
BMW sticks to 2025 outlook, but warns US tariffs will bite this quarter
BMW sticks to 2025 outlook, but warns US tariffs will bite this quarter
May 7, 2025
Most of BMW’s rivals, including Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Stellantis, have all pulled their 2025 forecastsPublished Wed, May 7, 2025 · 03:18 PM[FRANKFURT] German premium carmaker BMW on Wednesday (May...
Hot, dry weather threatens output in China’s wheat-growing belt
Hot, dry weather threatens output in China’s wheat-growing belt
May 7, 2025
Drought in the country’s northern grains production region is set to continue in the next ten days, while heavy rains are forecast to batter some areas in southern China...
Amazon’s Zoox to scale up robotaxi production for US expansion
Amazon’s Zoox to scale up robotaxi production for US expansion
May 7, 2025
Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 01:11 PMAMAZON’S self-driving start-up Zoox will increase production next year as it ramps up plans for a commercial rollout of its robotaxi fleet...
Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
May 7, 2025
Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 12:11 PM[TAIPEI] Several Asian airlines said on Wednesday they were re-routing or cancelling flights to and from Europe because of fighting between India...
Gold slips on US-China trade talk hopes; traders eye Fed policy
Gold slips on US-China trade talk hopes; traders eye Fed policy
May 7, 2025
Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 09:29 AM[BENGALURU] Gold prices fell on Wednesday (May 7) as optimism over potential US-China trade talks weakened demand for safe-haven assets, while investors...