US shoppers pay for Trump tariffs on Temu, doubling some prices
Discount Chinese retail app Temu appears to be passing on nearly all of US President Donald Trump’s new import taxes to US consumers, more than doubling the cost of some products…
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Hwa Hong, Wing Tai, Teo family consortium launches bid to take Amara private at S$0.895 a share
Amara on Monday (Apr 28) received a voluntary conditional general offer at S$0.895 per share from a consortium led by property company Hwa Hong, which was formerly listed on the Singapore…
Singapore election 2025: PM Wong at Fullerton rally warns that losing ministers would weaken Singapore
Losing three or four ministers would weaken both the government and the country, at an already challenging time, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Apr 28). A vote for the…
Airbus to take over Spirit asset as part of Boeing reintegration
Airbus reached a final agreement to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired by its former…
China approves 10 new reactors in nuclear power ramp-up
The nation has 30 under construction, nearly half the global total, and is expected to leapfrog the US to become the world’s largest atomic energy generator by the end of the decade …
Thai bonds see rush of inflows on rate-cut bets, gold prices
Thailand’s bond market is on course for its best monthly inflows in more than three years, helped by interest-rate-cut bets and a stronger baht due to surging gold prices. Global funds…
Gold falls on firmer dollar, US-China trade tension subside
Gold prices eased on Monday (Apr 28) as the thawing of trade tensions between the US and China provided some relief to investors, while a stronger US dollar further weighed on…
Treasury market’s ‘new world order’ brings fear of the long bond
The “Sell America” trade that gripped markets this month has left a potentially lasting dent in investors’ willingness to hold the US government’s longest-maturity debt, a mainstay of its…
CapitaLand Investment looks to expand in US, Europe while navigating market uncertainty
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) seeks to grow its presence in the United States and Europe which are mature markets with deep pools of capital. In an interview with The Business Times, group…
OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to distribute its stake in Great Eastern Holdings…
China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
China’s top market regulator said on Sunday (Apr 27) that it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison’s planned sale of most of its ports operations to a BlackRock-led consortium and…
Shein hikes US prices as much as 377% ahead of tariff increases
Fast-fashion giant Shein Group raised US prices of its products from dresses to kitchenware ahead of imminent tariffs on small parcels, in an early sign of the potential effect of the…
CapitaLand Investment’s launch of new C-Reit comes as it takes long-term view of China business
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) holds a long-term view of its business in China where it has built a strong foundation as part of the CapitaLand Group for over 30 years, said CLI’s group chief…
US dollar poised for worst 1st 100 days of presidency since Nixon
A dollar gauge is on track for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency in data going back to the Nixon era, when America abandoned the gold standard and switched…
S-Reits rebound from early April sell-off
Real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) have rebounded strongly over the past two weeks, in line with the broader recovery in the Singapore market following the sell-off in…
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in discussions to raise US$20 billion
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence (AI) startup and social media business,…
Who Is Juliane Gallina Gloss? Radicalized Son of CIA Deputy Director Was Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine but Parents Didn't Know for Months
The son of a CIA director, who had got radicalized, was killed last year while allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a new report. Michael Alexander Gloss,…
Trump Faces Backlash from Mourners at Pope's Funeral after He Breaks Dress Code and Wears Blue Suit and Blue Tie Instead of Black
Donald Trump has been facing backlash for allegedly violating the dress code at the Pope's funeral by showing up in a blue suit and matching blue tie. The Vatican's strict guidelines for…
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Live Streaming: How to Watch the FA Cup Semi-Final Online in the US, UK and India
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa will clash in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, with a place in the final at stake. Crystal Palace have had an impressive run against Aston Villa…
Southampton vs Fulham Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Southampton will host Fulham at St. Mary's on Saturday, hoping to restore some pride as they gear up for life in the EFL Championship. The Saints have already been relegated and have…
Newcastle vs Ipswich Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Newcastle United will go all out to ensure a top-five finish as they have a golden opportunity to push Ipswich Town back down to the Championship with a win at St. James' Park. The Magpies…
K-Pop Band Just B Member Bain Comes Out as Gay as He Makes Announcement During Group World Tour
Bain, a 23-year-old member of the K-pop group Just B, publicly came out as gay during a concert in Los Angeles this week. Bain was performing solo when he made the shocking announcement…
Bitcoin Rebounds to $83K After Sharp Fall, Global Crypto Market Shows Mixed Trends in March 2025
Only two months ago, on January 20th, 2025, with President Trump's inauguration, Bitcoin reached its all-time high price of $109,350. The rally was driven by a positive market mood and…
Chelsea vs Everton Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Chelsea will try to extend their recent unbeaten streak and stay in the hunt for a top-five finish when they welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The 2024/25 Premier League…