Gold dips as US dollar strengthens on Trump tariffs
GOLD prices fell in early Asian hours on Monday (Feb 3), pressured by a stronger US dollar as fears of a global trade war mounted after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Sats, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Raffles Medical
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 3): Sembcorp Industries: The energy and urban development company has inked a share…
Samsung chief Jay Y Lee found not guilty in merger case
The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing all the charges from a case involving a 2015 merger Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y Lee was found not guilty of accounting…
EU to make Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for ‘unsafe’ goods: FT
THE European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace liable for dangerous or illegal products sold online, the Financial Times (FT)…
Car prices face US$3,000 increase as tariffs hit auto sector
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico will threaten production at automakers across North America and send record vehicle prices even higher, with about a quarter of a…
US car prices face US$3,000 increase as tariffs hit auto sector
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico will threaten production at automakers across North America and send record vehicle prices even higher, with about a quarter of a…
Stellantis managers to step down as part of shakeup
STELLANTIS is planning another shakeup of its management ranks as the automaker deepens its overhaul following the ouster of chief executive officer Carlos Tavares, according to sources…
Cocoa prices swing as supply worries persist
THE cocoa industry is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating prices, supply challenges, and evolving market dynamics. Recent developments have significantly…
Trump’s policy moves still biggest risk amid DeepSeek-induced sell-off last week
The AI model’s success may drive the US government to take an even harder line on tariffs and trade restrictions The first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025 may have…
Grammy Awards 2025 Winners List
Grammy Awards 2025 winners will be announced live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 2) from 8:00 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST to 8:30 PM PST. The top…
The Witch: Everything About Mystery Romance Drama Starring GOT7 Member Jinyoung
With only a couple of weeks left for the premiere of The Witch, the production team has shared several details about the upcoming mystery romance drama, including the story, cast, poster,…
For Eagle Brothers First Impression: KBS Drama Opens to Mixed Reviews
For Eagle Brothers, the new KBS Drama that premiered on Saturday (February 1) has opened to mixed reviews. A few viewers found the first episode entertaining, while some K-drama fans…
Squid Game 2 Actress Lee Joo Shil Passes Away Following Cancer Relapse
Veteran actress Lee Joo Shil, who portrayed the role of Hwang Jun Ho in Squid Game 2, passed away on Sunday (February 2). She was 80. A representative from her agency, 1230culture,…
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Brentford will welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, looking to build momentum following their victory over Crystal Palace. Tottenham have struggled in the…
Pilot and Doctor Identified in Fatal Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash
Authorities have identified several people on board the small plane that crashed in Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 31. The victims include the pilot, co-pilot, and a medical professional.…
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Manchester United will aim to extend their recent unbeaten streak when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday. Matchweek 24 of the 2024/25 Premier League season will continue…
Volkswagen sues India to quash ‘enormous’ US$1.4b tax demand, legal filing shows
Volkswagen has sued Indian authorities to quash an “impossibly enormous” tax demand of US$1.4 billion, arguing that the ask is contradictory to New Delhi’s import taxation rules for car…
Who is Denisse Reyes? 27-year-old Glamourous TikTok Influencer and Dies After Liposuction at Unlicensed Clinic
Mexican social media influencer Denisse Reyes, 27, tragically passed away due to complications following a liposuction procedure at an unauthorized clinic in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas. The…
After Delay, Army Releases Name of Decorated Female Soldier Rebecca Lobach in Black Hawk Tragedy" "Army Finally
The U.S. Army has identified Captain Rebecca M. Lobach as one of the three soldiers killed in the Black Hawk helicopter crash over the Potomac River on Wednesday night. The crash, caused…
For Eagle Brothers Episode 2: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
For Eagle Brothers episode 2 will air on KBS2 on Sunday (February 2) at 8:00 p.m. KST. The chapter will feature the wedding ceremony of Ma Kwang Sook and Oh Jang Soo. According to the…
Euro set for deeper decline as market sees more ECB cuts
Traders are ramping up bets for a deeper divergence between European and US interest rates, setting the euro on a clear path for further weakness. The currency fell to its lowest in nearly…
Tariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure
Investors are bracing for a looming hit to US corporate profits and pressure on inflation after President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb 1) signed an executive order imposing tariffs on its…
Singapore-based office S-Reits report stronger operational performance
ACCORDING to data from JLL, leasing activities in quality office developments in Singapore improved in the fourth quarter of 2024. Rental and capital values are expected to stay stable in…
Exxon, Chevron succumb to oil-refining slump as tariffs loom
PROFITS for Exxon Mobil and Chevron were slammed by slumping fuel margins as the prospect of US tariffs on two major oil suppliers threatens to make the refining business even worse. Exxon…