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Shein could face EU investigation but no interim measure, commission official says
[ad_1] Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 08:24 AM[BRUSSELS] Chinese fast-fashion online retailer Shein could face an EU investigation on the sale of illegal products on its platform, but is...
S-Reits set for first DPU recovery in four years: Julius Baer
[ad_1] Singapore’s retail and office sectors are well placed to benefit in 2026, says analyst[SINGAPORE] For the first time in four years, Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) should see...
LVMH suffers sluggish sales of high-end fashion and handbags
[ad_1] Some companies in the sector have been more resilient, such as Cartier owner RichemontPublished Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 07:23 AM[PARIS] Sales at LVMH’s key fashion unit fell over...
Euro rises to US$1.20 for the first time since mid-2021
[ad_1] Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 06:07 AM[NEW YORK] The euro strengthened to US$1.20 for the first time since mid-2021 on Tuesday, driven by an investor retreat from the US dollar...
UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs as it doubles down on turnaround
[ad_1] Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 11:09 PM[WASHINGTON] United Parcel Service on Tuesday (Jan 27) said it would cut up to 30,000 operational roles in 2026, adding to last...
Indonesia’s 2025 GDP growth estimated at targeted 5.2%, finance minister says
[ad_1] Published Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 09:20 PM[JAKARTA] Overall GDP growth in Indonesia is expected to have met the 5.2 per cent target for 2025 despite widespread destruction caused...
StanChart announces multi-year partnership with Formula 1
[ad_1] The bank will also work with F1 Academy to promote inclusion and champion female motorsport talent[SINGAPORE] Standard Chartered (StanChart) announced on Tuesday (Jan 27) a multi-year deal to become...
Hong Leong Asia proposes spinning off Guangxi Yuchai Marine and GenSet Power on HKEX
[ad_1] But the group cautions that the listing is still subject to requisite approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities[SINGAPORE] Hong Leong Asia on Tuesday (Jan 27) announced that Guangxi Yuchai...
Vietnam’s e-scooters rise on policy tailwinds, eroding gasoline bike sales
[ad_1] VinFast logged a jump of nearly six times in e-scooter sales in 2025, outpacing Honda’s marginal growth and a decline at Yamaha[HANOI] Gasoline-powered motorbikes are losing appeal in Vietnam,...
STI breaches 4,900; DBS, OCBC, UOL, Jardine Matheson end at record highs
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Singapore shares breached the 4,900 mark on Tuesday (Jan 27), with the record-breaking momentum buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street, a flight to safe-haven assets and optimism...
Tax transparency and trust in the business ecosystem
[ad_1] Transparency has evolved into a defining pillar of good governance and public accountabilityMULTINATIONAL corporations worldwide are navigating a profound shift, compelled by new rules to disclose more about their...
Canada, India pledge to grow oil, petroleum trade in energy reset
[ad_1] The expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline has opened a direct path for crude shipments to the Asian giantPublished Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 01:16 PM[OTTAWA] Canada and India...