SingPost names Teo Swee Lian as chairman-designate
Singapore Post (SingPost) appointed Teo Swee Lian, 65, as chairman-designate and non-independent, non-executive director with effect from Wednesday (May 21). She will also be appointed as…
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Monetary Authority of Singapore MD says US$ assets irreplaceable
Factors that the market are paying attention to include any prospect for slower growth and higher inflation in America as well as cues on its fiscal trajectory and policies that could…
CapitaLand Investment launches its first onshore China master fund with 5 billion yuan in equity
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) on Wednesday (May 21) announced the launch of its first onshore master fund in China, the CLI RMB Master Fund. With a total equity commitment of five billion…
What you can learn from footwear’s two-track race to net zero
When we talk about decarbonizing industries, footwear doesn’t often steal the spotlight. Yet behind every pair of sneakers or boots is a complex web of supply chains, raw materials, energy…
Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk
Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday (May 20) that higher prices are coming on the back of rising US import tariffs and counselled patience before making any interest rate decisions…
This mindset can get agriculture off the commodity rollercoaster
Today’s U.S. farmers and agricultural businesses are navigating a complex landscape, with unique near-term and long-term challenges that include intensified global competition, record…
Westpac to cut 1,500 jobs, simplify operations: report
The company says it regularly adjusts its workforce based on shifting investment priorities Westpac Banking Corp (Westpac) is planning to cut more than 1,500 jobs to meet cost…
Resentment of ICE, backlash against its agents and mission rise alongside Democrats' condemnations
Democrats have ramped up their anti-ICE rhetoric, and some Americans seem to be taking their words to heart and taking matters into their own hands by threatening -- and in some cases…
What the “Trump effect” teaches us about crypto hype
The last six months have been a strange, exhilarating time for crypto. First, there was the so-called “Trump effect”—a surge in crypto prices and on-chain activity triggered by the then…
Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector
At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high level women to mentor each other to enable each leader to achieve personal and professional happiness through sisterhood. As the…
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and is already showing early signs of positive change,…
Duolingo deletes all its TikTok videos after AI backlash—and then returns with a strange message
In any language, silence sounds just about the same. It carries a thunderous kick, though, when it comes from Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning app, and its famously…
Senate passes 'no tax on tips' bill by unanimous consent, pushed by Nevada Democrat
The Senate on Tuesday stumbled into quiet passage of a bill to fulfill President Trump's campaign pledge of "no tax on tips." Source link
Trump Is Right to Lose Patience with the ‘SALT Caucus’
The state and local tax deduction is a bad policy, and the blue-state Republicans don’t have as much leverage as they think. Source link
U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
The Trump administration appears to have begun deporting people from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order restricting removals to other countries, attorneys for the…
The path to battery leadership for the U.S. starts with tech
China produces 75% of the world’s batteries. South Korea and Japan control much of the remaining supply chain. With tariffs looming over the industry, the U.S. is in a unique position,…
U.S. business owners are confused about Venezuelan employees with temporary status
As a business owner in the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, Wilmer Escaray is stressed and in shock. He is unsure what steps he should take after the Supreme Court…
Karoline Leavitt put through her paces when children take over the White House briefing room
The White House press corps looked and sounded a little younger in the press briefing room on Tuesday as journalists and staffers were allowed to show their children where they worked.…
Europe: Shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday (May 20) with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive corporate earnings also bolstered sentiment. The…
Missing the Inside Story on Biden Was Not the Media’s Primary Sin
Ignoring the outside story was. Source link
US: S&P 500 falls after six straight positive sessions
Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday (May 20) as markets tracked congressional debate on US President Donald Trump’s tax cut proposal while monitoring US Treasury yields. Major…
Musk will reduce political spending, committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years’ time
Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years, aiming to address concerns about balancing his role at…
Trump pressure fails to shore up House GOP support for his big agenda bill, negotiations drag on
President Trump's plea for House Republicans to pass his "big, beautiful bill" this week without protracted squabbling fell on deaf ears from disparate corners of the conference that still…
Trump Fumbles Key Question as He Unveils Pricey Golden Dome Plans
“Democrats pretended to care about campaign finance violations when they persecuted President Trump with their lawfare,” Mike Davis, a conservative lawyer close to Trump who is a key…