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Tensions Explode at White House as Trump and Zelensky Clash Over Ukraine War, Leading to Abrupt Meeting End
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the White House on Friday in what quickly escalated into a tense confrontation. The meeting, their first since...
US-China tensions can offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Asian law firms: R&T managing partner
RISING tensions between the United States and China present Asian law firms with a “huge opportunity”, as the region is likely to benefit given its reputation for being politically...
OCBC conservative on FY2025 targets amid trade tensions, uncertainties
This is despite bank’s net profit for FY2024 being up 8% at record S$7.6 billionOCBC rode on the strength of macroeconomic tailwinds to register healthy growth for the full...
OCBC conservative about FY2025 targets amid trade tensions, uncertainties
OCBC rode on the strength of macroeconomic tailwinds to register healthy growth for the full year ended December, as net profit hit a record high. But its management is...
Singapore evolves to meet commodity sector’s changing needs amid trade tensions: EnterpriseSG’s Cindy Khoo
IN A much more complex global trade environment, Singapore will focus on growing new trade flows, specialised trade expertise and technologies to meet the commodity sector’s changing needs, said...
Ontario Strikes Back: Bans U.S. Firms from Billion-Dollar Contracts Over Trade Tensions, Dumps Elon Musk’s Starlink Deal
Ontario, Canada's most populous province and economic powerhouse, has decided to ban U.S. companies from bidding on government contracts worth tens of billions of dollars. The move, announced on...
Singapore to play ‘pivotal role’ as financial flows shift to South-east Asia amid trade tensions: Citi – The Business Times
SINGAPORE is set to play a “pivotal role” as capital flows shift amid uncertainty, with the world grappling with potential trade tensions in a Donald Trump administration, Citi said...
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, focus on Trump inauguration – The Business Times
GOLD prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday (Jan 20) as easing tensions in the Middle East tempered safe-haven demand, while investors awaited Donald Trump’s inauguration and clarity...