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Airbus tells US airlines they’ll need to pay their own tariffs
[LONDON] Airbus said it will not cover the cost of tariffs on its planes imported by US airlines, setting up a clash with carriers unwilling to shoulder surcharges imposed...
Gold retreats on firm dollar, US payrolls data on tap
[BENGALURU] Gold was subdued on Thursday (May 1) on the US dollar’s strength, while investors awaited more clarity on trade policy between the US and its trading partners, and...
Canadian firm advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books
[TOKYO] Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Japan’s Seven & i said that they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that will give the Canadian company access to the Japanese retailer’s...
Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning signals.A gauge of the greenback...
Oil settles lower, posts steepest monthly decline since 2021
[NEW YORK] Oil prices settled down on Wednesday (Apr 30) and recorded the largest monthly drop in almost 3½ years after Saudi Arabia signalled a move towards producing more...
Europe: Stoxx 600 clocks second consecutive monthly loss hit by tariff woes
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday (Apr 30) as investors assessed key data around the world and corporate earnings, ending a sluggish month marred...
Trademark Registration: DIY or Lawyer Up?
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire...
Maybank names Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as new group chief financial officer
He takes over from Khalijah Ismail, who was dismissed by the bank earlier this year following an internal inquiry [MALAYSIA] Maybank has appointed Shafiq Abdul Jabbar as its new group...
CapitaLand Investment’s total revenue falls 24% to S$496 million in Q1
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) reported a total revenue of S$496 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, down 24 per cent from S$650 million in the corresponding period...
HKEX posts record quarterly profit on trading, listings boom
Hong Kong’s dealmakers are optimistic of a flurry of secondary listings from mainland-traded Chinese firms this yearPublished Wed, Apr 30, 2025 · 01:49 PM[HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s stock exchange...
