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Lilly’s US$2.5 billion German plant will boost obesity-drug supply
ELI Lilly kicked off construction of a new plant to boost the production of its wildly popular weight-loss drugs, which have yet to gain a foothold in Europe.The factory...
Hong Kong leader says government considering more steps to boost stock market
HONG Kong’s leader John Lee said on Monday (Apr 8) that the authorities were considering additional measures to bolster the securities market in the Asian financial hub, which has...
US wants airlines to boost travel benefits for military personnel
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday (Apr 4) urged the nation’s largest passenger airlines to improve travel benefits for active-duty military personnel and their families.The department in May...
Nomura aims to boost US credit portfolio to US$50 billion within 10 years, executive says
NOMURA Holdings aims to expand its US credit portfolio to US$50 billion within 10 years and may seek small acquisitions to beef up its private credit business, the top...
Asia: Markets mixed after US inflation data, China figures give boost
ASIAN markets were mixed on Monday after data showed a slight uptick in US inflation but Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said the reading was “in line with expectations”.Traders...
Europe: Stoxx 600 ekes out gain on defensive boost; H&M jumps
EUROPEAN stocks inched up to close at a record high on Wednesday helped by gains in defensive sectors, while shares of the world’s second-largest listed fashion retailer H&M saw their...
Europe: Shares end higher on financials boost; Rubis shimmers
EUROPE’S Stoxx 600 ended a choppy session at a record closing high on Tuesday, driven primarily by banks, while French liquid products distributor Rubis marked its best day in...
It’s time to employ innovative strategies to boost valuations in Singapore stocks
INVESTORS often lament that most Singapore stocks are undervalued. To some extent, it is easy to appreciate their frustration. Over 600 stocks are listed on the Singapore Exchange, but...