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Lululemon’s woes mount on weak demand, Trump trade policies
[Vancouver] Lululemon Athletica’s rough year continued as the once fast-growing apparel chain slashed its outlook on weakening demand and…
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Chinese e-commerce giants rush to Europe as Trump upends trade
Some of China’s biggest e-commerce and logistics companies, such as JD.com, are making a beeline to Europe’s warehouses once again, as US…
Culture
Indonesia's central bank wants rupiah to trade around 16,300 a dollar
The rupiah hit its weakest since August 1 of 16,500 a dollar during intraday trade on Monday Indonesia’s central bank has been guiding the…
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MetaOptics eyes S$6 million in gross proceeds from IPO, to trade on SGX Catalist on Sep 9
Home-grown semiconductor optics startup MetaOptics intends to raise some S$6 million in gross proceeds from its initial public offering…
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What is the current state of EU–Russia trade? Main export and import flows in 2025
EU trade with Russia has fallen sharply since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The EU introduced many import and export…
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Apple claims ex-employee, China’s Oppo stole trade secrets
Apple accused smartphone maker Oppo in a lawsuit of poaching a highly paid member of the Apple Watch team and encouraging him to steal…
Culture
ECB officials sticking to steady-rates plan after trade deal
European Central Bank (ECB) officials are increasingly convinced they can keep interest rates unchanged in September, according to sources…
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Europe: Shares steady with Fed’s summit in focus; US-EU lock in trade deal
EUROPEAN equities were subdued on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, while the…
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Malaysia’s growth could slow by up to 1.2 percentage points due to US tariffs: trade ministry
Malaysia’s economic growth is projected to slow by approximately 0.6 to 1.2 percentage points this year due to US tariffs, the country’s…
Business
Ancient Coins Reveal Secrets of Vast, Unknown Trade Network
Archaeologists have gained insight into vast Southeast Asian trade networks through new research into coins engraved with rare Rising Sun…
Culture
China escalates Canada trade spat with more canola levies
China will implement more levies on Canadian rapeseed after an anti-dumping probe, escalating a trade spat that’s disrupted crop flows.…
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China cuts coal imports, deepens Asean ties amid trade shifts
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas…
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Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
Culture
How boards should adapt to trade risks
DIRECTORS carry the overarching responsibility of ensuring their companies perform effectively. This duty is not only a matter of good…
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‘We are a big tanker; we are shifting’: UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong takes long-term view on trade loans
Trade loans remain a relatively small portion of UOB’s total portfolio, but their contribution to the bank’s balance sheet is expected to…
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TSMC cracks down on potential trade secret breach, initiates legal action
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it had launched legal proceedings and taken disciplinary action…
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Emerging market funds adjust bets as ‘sell the dollar’ trade loses appeal
THE US dollar’s bounceback in July is convincing some emerging market investors to bet that it will keep rising in coming months. T Rowe…
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Oil prices fall as Trump’s Aug 1 trade tariff deadline looms
Oil prices declined on Thursday as US President Donald Trump’s Aug 1 tariff deadline loomed over investors, with uncertainty surrounding…
Business
EU must freeze trade with Israel until more aid enters Gaza, Swedish PM demands
Kristersson’s condemnation also came after Israel increased work with international partners to deliver aid to civilians, coordinating the…
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Gold rebounds from one-month low on renewed trade uncertainty
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday (Jul 31) from a one-month low hit in the previous session, as trade uncertainty stemming from fresh US…
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Trump Flubs Major Details About His Own Trade Deals
“Now, with these accounts, they can be part of the system. What if they had put that money in the S&P? Or in Bitcoin? Or in anything? So,…
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It Sure Looks Like Trump Just Lost a Major Trade Deal
“Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too…
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Treasury Secretary Admits He’s Never Seen Trade Deal Trump Is Hyping
Michael Feinberg, who left the bureau in June after 15 years, claimed he was denied a promotion after he decided to maintain ties with his…
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US dollar jumps most since May after US and EU reach trade deal
The US dollar jumped the most since early May, putting it on track for its first monthly gain this year, as a trade deal between the US…