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Stocks to watch: ThaiBev, Far East Orchard
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 5).ThaiBev: The beer maker announced a US$2 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme...
Even after explosive run, European defence stocks may still have firepower left
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] On Sunday (Jun 1), more than 100 Ukrainian drones, reportedly launched from deep in Russian territory, damaged or destroyed US$7 billion worth of Russian aircraft.That same day, Ukraine...
Europe: German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Stoxx 600 touches one-week high
[ad_1] EUROPEAN stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin’s approval of a 46- billion euro (S$68.2 billion) corporate tax relief package aimed at kick-starting growth.The relief package, the first...
US economic activity declines as tariffs pressure prices, Fed says
[ad_1] The report notes that firms with plans to pass along tariff-related costs to consumers expect to do so within three monthsPublished Thu, Jun 5, 2025 · 06:14 AM[NEW YORK]...
Going green in a multi-polar world
[ad_1] BY HOW much has the world progressed in climate mitigation and abatement? A cursory look may be disheartening. 2024 was the hottest year on record; it was the first calendar...
Singapore’s climate strategy stands firm amid global setbacks on emissions
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] As major economies scale back climate commitments and global momentum stalls, Singapore stands out for its steadfast approach to climate action.Recent policy reversals in countries like the United...
Beyond polar bears: How nature-related financing can help companies be more resilient
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE]  A cracked, parched earth. Bare trees and withered crops. Emaciated livestock. That is often the image one has when a drought occurs. An image that is often far...
JPMorgan plans to offer clients financing against crypto ETFs
[ad_1] [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase plans to let trading and wealth-management clients use some cryptocurrency-linked assets as collateral for loans, a major step by the biggest US bank to make...
What to know about China’s rare earth export controls
[ad_1] [BEIJING] Global manufacturers have raised the alarm on China’s decision to curb exports of rare earths alloys, mixtures and magnets. Here is an overview of rare earths and China’s measures: What...
Thailand to buy 12 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, air force says
[ad_1] Published Wed, Jun 4, 2025 · 04:54 PM[BANGKOK] Thailand plans to acquire a dozen Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets built by Sweden’s SAAB over 10 years to replace its...
South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
[ad_1] [SEOUL] South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election ended a months-long political leadership vacuum. The Kospi Index...
China considers ordering hundreds of Airbus jets in major deal
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] China is considering placing an order for hundreds of Airbus aircraft as soon as next month, when European leaders visit Beijing to celebrate the countries’ long-term ties,...