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German firms warn of 'immense' cost rises due to Iran war
The war in Iran is triggering a "noticeable chain reaction" in the German economy, with "immense cost increases" for companies, according…
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Culture
Britain eases rules for companies to raise funds
Britain’s revamped framework for raising capital came into force on Monday, aiming to make it easier and cheaper for listed and private…
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U.S. companies are ready to pony up $100 billion to build up Venezuela's oil infrastructure
U.S. oil companies are prepared to invest $100 billion to rebuild the oil infrastructure in Venezuela, President Trump announced Friday…
Culture
China curbs rare earth exports to Japanese companies after dual-use ban
China has begun restricting exports to Japanese companies of rare earths and powerful magnets containing them, the Wall Street Journal…
Culture
Subsidiaries of Dasin Retail Trust manager receive court summonses over Companies Act breaches
Charges involve failing to hold AGMs and lodge financial results for FY2022 and FY2023 Four subsidiaries of Dasin Retail Trust’s…
Culture
Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy said on Thursday (Jan 8) that it has completed its acquisition of majority stakes in two Indonesian…
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Trump adds nine more Pharma companies to 'most favored nation' drug-pricing program
Another nine drug companies have hopped on board with President Trump's "Most Favored Nation" drug pricing program, bringing the total…
Culture
S&P Global shifts Genting companies’ outlook to negative on weaker credit quality forecasts
Group capital expenditure could double in 2026, with earnings ‘unlikely’ to keep pace S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook for the…
World
Is A.I. Actually a Bubble?
Luckily for managers, building human capital takes a long time. Or, at least, it used to: artificial intelligence is, among other things,…
Culture
Indonesia fines dozens of palm oil, mining companies US$2.3 billion for operating in forest areas
The task force handed over 1.5 million hectares of plantations to state firm Agrinas Palma Nusantara An Indonesian government task force…
Culture
Will UltraGreen.ai be able to shine in a market dominated by big, dividend-paying companies?
As the newly listed stock slides below its IPO price, DFI Retail Group is soaring on plans to boost its profitability and lift its…
Culture
US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says
Critical minerals such as gallium and cobalt are used in products ranging from iPhones to industrial magnets The US government plans to…
Culture
M&A boom fuels record decline in Japan’s listed companies
The country is mirroring the decline in listings in developed markets that has been going on for decades Japan has nearly as many listed…
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Pietro Beccari takes charge of the LVMH Fashion Group, Remains CEO of Louis Vuitton
Pietro Beccari, the chair and CEO of Louis Vuitton has been promoted. Effective January 1, he will take on the role of chair and CEO of…
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Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday paused a California law set to take effect in January requiring large companies to report every two years…
Culture
Companies, consumers must have basic understanding of AI to reap potential benefits: DPM Gan
Singapore’s compact size makes it easier to roll out training and raise AI literacy across the population, he adds Singapore’s “first…
Culture
Companies must act as market and regulatory forces align
Large buyers need accurate emissions data to meet their own reporting obligations, and that pressure is cascading down the supply chain…
Culture
Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies
Indonesia has drawn up new rules that will allow the central government to lend to local authorities and state-owned enterprises in order…
Business
Study: Germany's run-down transport system is hamstringing companies
Germany's dilapidated roads and railways are increasingly putting the brakes on the economy, according to a study published by the German…
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U.S. hits two Russian oil companies with sanctions for Moscow's failure to end the Ukraine war
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies Wednesday, citing the country's "lack of serious…
Culture
Asia’s biggest stock exchanges push back against companies hoarding crypto
Three of Asia Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. Hong…
Culture
Global companies hit by more than US$35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilising
GLOBAL companies have flagged more than US$35 billion in costs from US tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, but many are lowering…
Culture
Singapore grants conditional approval to import Sarawak hydropower; companies studying new 2GW energy link with Malaysia
The deals contribute to Singapore’s plans to import 6 GW of clean power by 2035 The Republic and Malaysia on Friday (Oct 17) announced…
Culture
Agoda saga: Companies should not stop retrenched employees from getting union help, says MOM
The firm recently laid off 50 Singapore staff, and said it would deny severance benefits if they reported the retrenchments to agencies or…