Trade
Bank of Japan’s Ueda says US tariffs could have big impact on global trade
Ahead of the latest levies, Japan’s authorities have been rushing to prepare for potential impacts[TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said US tariffs could have a significant...
Australia’s central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk
[SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (Apr 1) left its cash rate steady as widely expected but took a small step towards further easing in a policy meeting dominated...
Singapore stocks fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on Friday (Feb 28) as investors reassessed the potential impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Straits...
Singapore shares fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 379 to 226, after 2.1 billion securities worth S$2.4 billion are traded SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on...
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...
Thai central bank cuts key policy rate amid slow growth, trade policy risks
THAILAND’S central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday (Feb 26), a move it said was a response to a weaker growth outlook...
Business Names Decoded: Trade Names vs. Regular Names
Picking the right name for your business might seem like a small step, but it’s actually a big deal. The name you choose can influence how customers see your...
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...