Entrepreneurship
S’pore semiconductor stocks soar, notch weekly surge on boost from domestic, global tailwinds
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for...
IHH Healthcare unveils S$5 million programme to fund healthcare research and pilot projects
[SINGAPORE] Integrated healthcare provider IHH Healthcare on Friday (Jun 27) announced the launch of a S$5 million programme to fund clinical research and pilot projects across its network. Funds...
US says deal with Beijing will expedite rare earth exports from China
[WASHINGTON] The United States has reached an agreement with China on how to expedite rare earth shipments to the US, a White House official said on Thursday, amid efforts to end...
UK made fewer vehicles for the fifth straight month in May as tariffs bite
[LONDON] Britain’s vehicle production declined from a year ago for the fifth successive month in May, industry data showed on Friday, as factory disruptions and US tariffs weighed on...
‘Long overdue’: Experts welcome advisory against private-sector use of NRIC numbers for authentication
[SINGAPORE] Urging the private sector to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication is a timely and pragmatic move to strengthen data security, industry players told The Business Times. On...
Europe: Stocks muted as investors gauge US interest rate outlook
EUROPEAN stocks seesawed throughout Thursday before closing largely flat, as investors weighed the latest signals on the US interest rate trajectory.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.09 per cent at...
Avoiding Stupid People and Becoming a Finisher
We all have the power to make choices in life. We can choose to be stupid or we can choose to be smart. But one piece of advice I’ve...
Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short; 10-year average return drops to 2.49%
In comparison, the previous issuance for June saw a total of S$302.9 million in applications, versus S$500 million on offer[SINGAPORE] The latest Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) allotted on Thursday...
Japan hits M&A record of US$232 billion, driving Asia deals rebound
[TOKYO/HONG KONG] Japan is driving Asia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) rebound in 2025 with a record US$232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the...
US dollar slips as Trump considers naming next US Fed chair early
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar dipped amid an increase of bets on US interest-rate cuts due to growing expectations that the next US Federal Reserve chairman is likely to ease...
