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Europe’s shipping bottlenecks expected to persist into July
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and...
China’s Big Five banks post slimmer margins as economic challenges persist
[SHANGHAI/HONGKONG] China’s Big Five lenders reported narrower margins at the end of the first quarter on Tuesday (Apr 29), as profits fell for some on the slowing economy under...
EY Australia to consider ‘targeted restructuring’ as difficult operating conditions persist
EY AUSTRALIA is considering cutting jobs as part of “workforce adjustments” to reflect challenging market conditions, with some targeted restructuring possible for “particular circumstances” in the near term, the...
Malaysia’s flooded palm problems to persist for another month
MALAYSIAN oil palm plantations that have been inundated with rain this year are not likely to see production recover for at least another month, according to a senior industry...
Cocoa prices swing as supply worries persist
THE cocoa industry is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating prices, supply challenges, and evolving market dynamics. Recent developments have significantly influenced both current market conditions and...
More Singaporeans invest, but worries persist over overspending, lack of retirement planning: OCBC survey
MORE Singaporeans are investing and on track with their investment goals, with fixed-income assets such as Treasury bills (T-bills) playing a big role, a survey by OCBC found.According to...
Asia jet-maintenance crunch is set to persist, repair firm warns
ASIA’S rapidly expanding airlines may face long waits to have their aircraft repaired and maintained amid surging demand, one of the region’s fastest-growing jet maintenance, repair and operations firms...
Weakness in ferrous metal prices expected to persist amid China’s property, economic recovery woes
A sluggish Chinese economy has dampened the industrial metal markets, particularly the demand for iron and steelFERROUS metal prices are taking the hardest hit, analysts said, as concerns over...
