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Apple to invest additional US$100 billion in US
[ad_1] [WASHINGTON] Apple will invest an additional US$100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to US$600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said...
US: Wall Street opens higher on Fed rate cut hopes; earnings in focus
[ad_1] [NEW YORK] Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), as ongoing optimism about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts kept markets afloat and investors assessed a fresh wave of...
Straits Trading expects to swing to net loss for H1
[ad_1] But its overall financial position remains healthy with sufficient liquidity to meet its operational and financial commitments, says the group[SINGAPORE] The Straits Trading Company is expected to swing to...
‘New Keppel’ shows promise; M1 sale and green projects could stir more excitement
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Once the world’s largest offshore rig builder, Keppel is doubling down on efforts to transform into an asset manager – most recently with its plans to divest a...
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi to seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong listing: sources
[ad_1] The streaming service platform has begun discussions with global banks about a second listing in the cityPublished Wed, Aug 6, 2025 · 07:08 PM[HONG KONG] IQiyi is seeking to...
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posts record earnings of 4.2 billion yuan for H1
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posted a record-high net profit of 4.2 billion yuan (S$752.6 million) for the six months ended Jun 30, 2025, marking a 36.7 per cent surge from...
Disney tops earnings forecasts with streaming gains, raises guidance
[ad_1] [LOS ANGELES] Walt Disney posted better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday (Aug 6), led by gains in streaming business, which is expected to be...
Jakarta’s land crackdown clouds outlook for Singapore-listed plantation firms
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed palm oil firms with Indonesian exposure are treading cautiously as Jakarta pushes ahead with a sweeping land seizure. The authorities have confiscated more than 2 million hectares...
China’s policy banks rush to issue bonds before tax deadline
[ad_1] China’s policy banks have embarked on a bond-issuance spree in an effort to lock in lower yields before the reinstatement of a value-added tax (VAT) on interest income later...
Imas, UK’s Investment Association join MAS’ Project Guardian focused on asset tokenisation
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The Investment Management Association of Singapore  (Imas) and Investment Association (IA) on Wednesday (Aug 6) announced their participation in Project Guardian, an international initiative led by the Monetary...
UOBKH portfolio of alpha picks beats STI in July; new top choices for Singapore, Malaysia named
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) alpha picks portfolio surpassed the Straits Times Index (STI) in July despite the latter hitting record highs, said an analyst report on Monday...
Cathay Pacific poised to make first Boeing order in 12 years
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] Cathay Pacific Airways is poised to place an order for new aircraft from Boeing for the first time in 12 years, according to sources familiar with the...