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Oil dips on worries China stimulus plans not enough to boost demand
OIL prices fell on Wednesday as investors reassessed the ability of China’s stimulus plans to boost the economy enough to drive more fuel demand growth in the world’s largest...
Extended incentives encourage EV take-up, but demand for hybrids may soften: industry
RECENT tweaks to two clean-vehicle schemes show Singapore’s commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) – but possibly at the expense of hybrids, said industry players.Authorities said last Friday (Sep 20)...
Police called to office at Ubi Techpark after unhappy investors demand refund from gemstone scheme
INVESTORS trying to get their money back from a gemstone scheme which bears the hallmarks of a multi-level marketing programme say they have been stonewalled for years.The investors, who...
China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand
CHINA is awash in unwanted milk as falling birth rates and cost-conscious consumers have cut demand even as dairy farms expanded in recent years, forcing smaller farmers out of...
Rate cut a plus for some commodities, but demand and supply forces will still be key
Rate cut priced into gold prices, and won’t offset weak China economy weighing on oil marketTHE commodity sector in general will be supported by the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis...
As pillar of Singapore financial ecosystem, SGX needs help to build investor demand: chairman
A VIBRANT and liquid stock market is vital to securing Singapore’s continued success as a global financial centre, and it is “evident” that this business needs more work, a...
Apple shares slump as analyst warns of weaker iPhone 16 demand
APPLE shares fell on Monday (Sep 16) after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected.
Pre-order sales,...
China demand slump weighs on Moutai in trade before fall holiday
The liquor maker’s counter, which has slipped about 25% this year, is setting the company up for its worst annual performance since 2013SHARES of Kweichow Moutai were set for...
