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More margin calls and stopouts in April as Trump tariffs rattle markets
[SINGAPORE] Several brokerages across Singapore observed up to double the number of margin calls and stopouts on such trades in April after US President Donald Trump administration’s “Liberation Day”...
Thailand widens EV perks as Japan-China auto rivalry heats up
[BANGKOK] With Thailand’s auto sales plunging by more than 25 per cent amid geopolitical headwinds and regional rivals nipping at its heels, Bangkok is racing to secure its status...
China publishes draft guidance for online-platform merchant fees
The Chinese regulator has published draft guidelines for fees that online platforms charge third-party merchants, an important source of revenue for companies including JD.com, Meituan and PDD Holdings.Companies that...
MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the third quarter of 2025. In response to media...
Riverstone and Ho Bee Land chairmen make fresh share purchases
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from May 16 to 22, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflows of S$65 million, adding to net outflows...
Tether focuses elsewhere while US seeks to regulate stablecoins
[CHICAGO] While Congress is considering bills that would help integrate stablecoins more into mainstream finance, the largest issuer of the digital tokens says it will continue to focus on...
Trump shocks with US Steel-Nippon approval but details elusive
[NEW YORK] US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) announced a partnership between United States Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel, shocking markets with an agreement he said would...
Europe: Stocks close week lower on Trump’s EU, Apple tariff threats
[BENGALURU] European shares closed sharply lower on Friday (May 23) after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats of tariffs on the European Union and smartphone giant Apple, reigniting...
US: Stocks fall on revived Trump trade war worries
Published Sat, May 24, 2025 · 06:07 AM[NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks fell on Friday (May 23) on renewed trade war fears as US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff...
5 Investing Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Under30CEO is a publication dedicated to young people dreaming big. Since its founding in 2008, the site has been committed to inspiring, educating, and featuring the doers of the...
Oil slides nearly 2% as Trump recommends 50% EU tariff
Published Fri, May 23, 2025 · 09:35 PM[LONDON] Oil prices dropped by nearly 2 per cent on Friday (May 23) and were set for their first weekly decline in...
RBI’s record US$31.6 billion payout to bolster government finances
A bonanza from the central bank will help meet the government’s 4.4% fiscal deficit target for the current financial yearPublished Fri, May 23, 2025 · 08:21 PM[NEW DELHI] India’s...