Philips cuts annual sales outlook on weak demand from China
Royal Philips slashed its sales-growth forecast for the year as tepid demand from China weighs on the Dutch medical technology firm’s orders. Philips expects comparable sales to grow as…
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People are paddling along the world's waterways picking up trash
Fancy a free kayak trip? As long as you pick up some trash, too, you can glide along rivers and canals in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan and Germany, thanks to an idea born in…
Malaysia government looking to work with data centre players to build regulatory frameworks
MALAYSIA’s government is looking to work with data centre players to build regulatory frameworks as it looks to develop the industry, which is fast growing in Johor. At data centre…
Malaysia looking to work with data centre players to build regulatory frameworks
Malaysia minister says it is time for data centre players to form a trade association MALAYSIA’S government is looking to work with data centre players to build regulatory frameworks as it…
PetroChina set to shut top north China refinery in 2025: sources
PETROCHINA is set to shut its largest refinery in north China’s Dalian around mid-2025, marking the first major closure at a state-run oil plant, part of a long-mooted project to replace…
The best way to remove red wine stains from anything
One way to treat a fresh red wine stain is to dilute it with white wine - but experts from Germany's Forum Waschen say water works just as well, and it is cheaper. If your favourite shirt…
France's president is visiting Morocco after his Western Sahara change brings a 'new honeymoon'
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday in Morocco, where he is expected to meet with the North African kingdom’s leaders and discuss partnerships regarding…
Broadway Industrial Group receives privatisation offer with S$0.197 per share cash option
ENGINEERING solutions provider Patec Group has made a mandatory conditional cash offer to take Broadway Industrial Group private at S$0.197 in cash a share, it was announced on Monday (Oct…
South Korea vows to fight volatility after won hits three-month low
SOUTH Korea’s finance minister has promised to act swiftly to curb excessive volatility in the won, the latest sign officials are growing nervous about the currency after it fell to a…
Olympus CEO exits after allegation he bought illegal drugs
OLYMPUS pushed out its chief executive officer after investigating an allegation he purchased illegal drugs, a stunning exit for the German native after less than two years at the helm.…
Gold eases as US dollar strengthens, traders await Fed policy cues
GOLD prices declined on Monday (Oct 28), pressured by a stronger US dollar, while investors awaited fresh signals regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory. Spot gold fell…
China’s steel mills and oil refiners bear brunt of tepid economy
CHINESE commodities producers centred on the old economy are still bearing the brunt of the nation’s economic slowdown, with steelmakers and crude oil processors in particular continuing…
Boeing plans over US$15 billion capital raise as soon as Monday
BOEING is planning to launch a capital hike as early as Monday (Oct 28), according to sources familiar with the matter, in an offering that would help the beleaguered airplane maker boost…
Boeing to raise up to US$22 billion to shore up finances, stave off downgrade
BOEING on Monday (Oct 28) launched a stock offering that could raise up to US$22 billion as the planemaker looks to strengthen its finances squeezed by an over month-long strike by its…
South Korea says it may consider additional oil tax cut
SOUTH Korea is experiencing minimal economic impact following Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran, but may consider a further reduction in fuel oil tax if global market volatility…
Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
Menka Gomis was born in France but has decided his future lies in Senegal, where his parents were born. The 39-year-old is part of an increasing number of French Africans who are leaving…
Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brown University has temporarily suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following a student protest that was held earlier this month.…
Boeing raises doubts about its future in the space business
BOEING is weighing options for its Starliner operations as part of a broad review, raising the potential it will end one of the most storied histories in American space exploration. While…
Popular Aussie-Kiwi cross to test year’s high on policy outlook
INVESTORS see the Australian dollar testing this year’s high against its New Zealand counterpart as policymakers diverge on the interest-rate outlook. The currency pair closed at 1.1049…
Yen weakens, Japan stocks face pressure on election blow to LDP
THE yen fell to a three-month low and Japanese stocks were set to slip on Monday (Oct 28) after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner were dealt a heavy blow in a…
United Hampshire US Reit eyes ‘opportunistic divestments’, accretive acquisitions in growth plans
The CEO of the trust’s manager of the Reit is confident of reaching the target of US$1 billion in assets under management by 2026 SINCE it listed on the Singapore Exchange four years ago,…
Israeli President Herzog apologizes to relatives of October 7 victims
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has apologized to the relatives of the victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7 last year on behalf of the Israeli state. "I am standing here as president…
Who Was Sebastian Kidder? WWE Legend Rick Flair's Son Died by Suicide Aged 24 Days after Father Announced Divorce with His Mother
Wrestling icon Ric Flair is mourning the tragic death of his stepson, Sebastian, who committed suicide at the age of 24. Sebastian's mother, Wendy, shared the heartbreaking news with TMZ…
Election setback for new Japanese PM Ishiba
Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, was facing a major electoral setback on Sunday as projections indicated his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) - which has governed almost without…