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Sea Billionaire Forrest Li’s Wife to Buy Singapore Mansion for $31 Million: The wife of tech billionaire Forrest Li is set to acquire a mansion in one of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/sea-billionaire-forrest-li-s-wife-to-buy-singapore-mansion-for-31-million
Africa Needs $9 Billion to Expand Fuel Infrastructure, Puma Says: Africa must invest $9.3 billion to expand fuel-transportation infrastructure to avoid supply ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/africa-needs-9-billion-to-expand-fuel-infrastructure-puma-says
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Most Asian currencies have been hit this year by the strength of the dollar, prompting monetary officials to issue verbal warnings or even intervene. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Asian-currencies-plunge-raises-alertness-over-coordinated-intervention
Singapore Inflation Cooled More Than Expected in March: Singapore’s inflation cooled more than expected in March, as prices in key categories like food ...
wsj.com/economy/singapore-inflation-cooled-more-than-expected-in-march-cd0787b6
2.5km underground link to be built between Changi Airport T2 and future T5: The T2 Connection will come with an automated people-mover system – similar to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/25km-underground-link-to-be-built-between-changi-airport-t2-and-future-terminal-5
Ex-NUS prof jailed for submitting fake invoices, duping university into disbursing nearly S$88,400
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-nus-prof-jailed-fake-invoices-dupe-84000-television-vacuum-4283366
Global military spending surges 6.8% to record high : Global military spending reached a record high in 2023 surging 6.8% to almost 2.5 trillion dollar ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Investors raise bets on euro falling to parity with dollar: Eurozone borrowing costs seen as likely to fall first as strength of US economy lowers chance of ...
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The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-green-energy-big-bets-australia-needs-to-go-after-sun-cable-cofounder-20240419-p5fl8z.html
Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says: Flourishing activity in the electric vehicle, power infrastructure ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/copper-demand-boom-new-technology-drives-power-consumption-trafigura-says-2024-04-22/
Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
straitstimes.com/singapore/gojek-and-comfortdelgro-taxi-join-hands-to-take-on-each-other-s-unfulfilled-ride-bookings
Peak XV’s MD Piyush Gupta quits, to launch own fund: The departure, described as amicable by the sources, was communicated to Peak XV's limited partners ...
financialexpress.com/business/industry-peak-xvs-md-piyush-gupta-quits-to-launch-own-fund-3465185/
Crypto.com Postpones Expansion Into South Korea Retail Market: Just six days before its planned retail expansion, the crypto exchange Crypto ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/crypto-com-postpones-expansion-into-south-korea-retail-market
Paid articlePaid Just when it looked like rate cuts were coming any minute now, inflation has reared its head and the strength of the dollar is forcing other central bankers to ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/take-five/global-markets-themes-graphic-2024-04-19/
India tells spice makers to verify quality after Hong Kong allegations: India's spice exports regulator has asked MDH and Everest to provide details of quality ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-everest-says-its-food-products-are-safe-after-hong-kong-halts-sale-2024-04-23/
Rupee ticks up on foreign banks' dollar sales; forward premiums slip: The Indian rupee logged modest gains in early trading on Monday on dollar sales from ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/rupee-ticks-up-foreign-banks-dollar-sales-forward-premiums-slip-2024-04-22/
Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/japanese-electronics-firm-epson-to-wind-down-tuas-plant-350-workers-affected-in-consolidation-drive
Taylor Swift shares glimpse of date night at Gardens by the Bay, breaks multiple records
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taylor-swift-shares-glimpse-of-date-night-at-gardens-by-the-bay-breaks-multiple-records
Brazil's plans to drill for oil in the Amazon hit stiff Indigenous resistance: State-run energy firm Petrobras has hit growing resistance from Indigenous groups ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-plans-drill-oil-amazon-hit-stiff-indigenous-resistance-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Brazil's Struggle Over Amazon Oil Drilling
- Petrobras faces resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies in its key exploration project to open Brazil's northern coast to oil drilling.
- The denial of a drilling license in the Foz do Amazonas area due to potential impacts on Indigenous groups has led to organized opposition and a decision expected in 2024.
- The conflict highlights a rift in Lula's government, balancing Amazon protection with oil interests, and the potential for a significant oil discovery in Amapa state.
- Indigenous leaders demand consultation before drilling, amid concerns over environmental impact and the influx of migrant workers to Oiapoque.
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
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Morning Bid: Big Tech swoons as Q1s lurk, Nvidia decimated: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201
Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-sees-profit-surge-515-to-812-million-in-the-first-quarter-of-2024
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
Parts of trails at Telok Blangah Hill Park closed for repair till July 2026 after slope failure
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parts-of-trails-at-telok-blangah-hill-park-closed-till-july-2026-after-slope-failure
Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says: Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative ...
reuters.com/technology/stablecoin-tether-gets-boost-dollar-alternative-emerging-markets-ceo-says-2024-04-19/
China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says: The increase in China's defence spending is concerning given its economy is
reuters.com/world/chinas-military-spending-concerning-given-failing-economy-us-admiral-says-2024-04-23/
Vietnam surpasses India and Thailand and now becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/vietnam-surpasses-india-and-thailand-and-now-becomes-biggest-rice-supplier-for-singapore
Ringgit drops toward 26-year low as Bank Negara pledges support: The ringgit slipped to 4.78 per US dollar, putting it within a whisker of its Feb 21 low of 4 ...
straitstimes.com/business/ringgit-drops-toward-26-year-low-as-bank-negara-pledges-support
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Singapore Central Bank Keeps Policy Unchanged for Fourth Straight Time: The Monetary Authority of Singapore kept its monetary policy unchanged for a fourth ...
wsj.com/economy/central-banking/singapore-central-bank-keeps-policy-unchanged-for-fourth-straight-time-394e3944
Longer SIA flights to Europe as airline avoids Iranian airspace: All Scoot flights between Singapore and Athens will also take longer, says a Singapore Airlines ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-flights-europe-new-york-delay-iran-attacks-israel-4268336
The watches seen at Star Awards 2024: From Jeremy Chan’s rainbow Hublot to Pierre Png’s space-inspired Jacob & Co
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/star-awards-2024-celebrity-watches-244471
Watch Star Awards 2024: Live awards show, plus what you missed on the red carpet: The best and brightest in Singapore's Mandarin television will be honoured on ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/star-awards-2024-live-red-carpet-show-388796
Cabinet reshuffle could take place in coming weeks; several names mooted as possible DPMs
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-handover-cabinet-reshuffle-swearing-4266721
Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €324 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €324 roundtrip with Brussels ...
secretflying.com/posts/budapest-hungary-to-entebbe-uganda-for-only-e285-roundtrip/
Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Singapore’s Next PM Lawrence Wong as He Wraps Asia Tour: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/apple-ceo-tim-cook-meets-singapore-s-next-pm-lawrence-wong-as-he-wraps-asia-tour
This Singaporean architect was tasked to refurbish one of the highest placed hotels in the world
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/singapore-architect-goy-zhenru-244406
Rupee ends at record closing low on risk-off, broad dollar rally
reuters.com/markets/currencies/rupee-ends-record-closing-low-risk-off-broad-dollar-rally-2024-04-16/
Online classes in North al Sharqiyah Governorate on Tuesday: Muscat: Following reports on the expected weather conditions during the period (April 23 25) issued ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152697/oman/education/online-classes-in-north-al-sharqiyah-governorate-on-tuesday
One of New Zealand’s best-known and biggest home-grown consumer brands has been sold in a massive, multimillion-dollar commercial deal.
Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile - Markets - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/23/asian-shares-extend-gains-ahead-of-tech-earnings-yen-fragile.html
Ringgit turns soft against US$ as volatility rises: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded lower against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid the ongoing Middle ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/22/ringgit-turns-soft-against-us-as-volatility-rises
South African online fashion retailer Zando has launched an international e-commerce division as it takes on Chinese fast fashion e-commerce retailers at home ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/zando-launches-international-unit-counter-shein-temu-south-africa-2024-04-18/
Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
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Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite: South Africa's rand weakened in volatile trading early on Friday, as reports of an ...
reuters.com/markets/risk-sensitive-south-african-rand-weakens-geopolitical-tensions-bite-2024-04-19/
Singapore Set to Keep Monetary Policy Tight, May Ease in October: Singapore’s central bank will likely maintain tight monetary policy settings for a fourth ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/singapore-set-to-keep-monetary-policy-tight-may-ease-in-october
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Two arrested over attempted robbery at Equity Bank in Soroti: The two suspects in police custody are a security guard and his supervisor attached to a private ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/two-arrested-over-attempted-robbery-at-equity-bank-in-soroti-4600246
'They can buy up to $5,000 at one go': Some money changers run out of Korean won after it falls to new low against Singapore dollar
asiaone.com/singapore/they-can-buy-5000-one-go-some-money-changers-run-out-korean-won-after-it-falls-new-low
Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models: Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV compacts because rear ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/toyota-recall-prius-hev/73356179007/
Ringgit opens easier vs US$ amid Middle East conflict: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback’s appeal ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/15/ringgit-opens-easier-vs-us-amid-middle-east-conflict
Bitcoin (BTC) Sales May Pick Up Around ‘Halving,’ Crypto.com CEO Says: Bitcoin selling may become evident as the date of the so-called halving nears but the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/bitcoin-btc-sales-may-pick-up-around-halving-crypto-com-ceo-says
Paid articlePaid Short bets on Asian currencies mount as firm dollar dents confidence, Reuters poll finds
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Popular conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro to open 3 new outlets by August: The chain calls the new outlets its “most aggressive expansion move” since arriving in ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/sushiro-open-3-new-outlets-august-2024-388891
Soaring won-dollar exchange brings both positives, negatives: The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Korean currency — nearing the 1 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/175_373213.html
IN FOCUS: No one wants to host the Commonwealth Games. 'Time to let it go', along with its colonial past?
channelnewsasia.com/sport/commonwealth-games-host-country-colonial-empire-focus-4274506
'Tremendous' currency pressure tests Asia bond investors: HONG KONG -- The U.S. dollar's strength and bets that the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Bonds/Tremendous-currency-pressure-tests-Asia-bond-investors
Paid articlePaid UK's ASOS sinks to first-half loss: British online fashion retailer ASOS sunk to a first-half loss, as it battles competition from Chinese giant Shein and ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/uks-asos-sinks-first-half-loss-names-dave-murray-cfo-2024-04-17/
Why are so many famous chefs opening restaurants in Singapore's new hotels?: From Michelin-starred Dutch chef Sergio Herman to popular French pastry chef Cedric ...
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/international-chefs-opening-restaurants-singapore-244401
Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
A Gujarat businessman and his wife have gained attention by giving away their entire lifetime earnings (running in billions of dollars) ... Show more www.wionews.com/india-news/this-indian-couple-gave-up-their-billion-dollar-lifestyle-to-become-monks-in-gujarat-711263
Short bets on Asian currencies mount as firm dollar dents confidence, Reuters poll finds
reuters.com/markets/currencies/short-bets-asian-currencies-mount-firm-dollar-dents-confidence-2024-04-18/
Why oil pump prices are expected to drop in new review today: The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority will today release the monthly pricing schedule to ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/why-oil-pump-prices-are-expected-to-drop-in-new-review--4589734
Rupiah hits 4-year low as Indonesia reopens after holiday
Ramadan inflation, election aftermath add to gloom on currency: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Rupiah-hits-4-year-low-as-Indonesia-reopens-after-holiday
Morning bid: Red hot retail readout drives US economy and dollar: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-04-16/
'Singapot': Cambodia's water-spewing seahorse draws comparisons with Merlion
asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapot-cambodias-water-spewing-seahorse-draws-comparisons-merlion
Murder in Spain: Singaporean suspect travelled overseas often for business and rave parties
straitstimes.com/singapore/murder-in-spain-singaporean-suspect-travelled-overseas-often-for-business-and-rave-parties
Strong dollar poses question over timing of Japan intervention
Reversal of weakening yen per dollar depends on U.S. economy, analysts say: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Strong-dollar-poses-question-over-timing-of-Japan-intervention
More construction firms going bust after pandemic, say liquidators: The sector is still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 and a slump in overseas ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/construction-building-contractors-bust-debts-after-pandemic-liquidators-4282961
Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/17/dubai-flooding-rain-uae/73352972007/
What is a cicada? What to know about the loud insects set to take over parts of the US
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/20/what-is-a-cicada/73382361007/
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