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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...
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...