Entrepreneurship
Stocks to watch: Paragon Reit, GuocoLand, Keppel
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Feb 11): Paragon Real Estate Investment Trust (Paragon Reit): Times Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary...
Huawei boosts smartwatch sales by registering them as medical devices
HUAWEI Technologies has found an unlikely way to boost sales of its latest smartwatches in the face of sluggish consumer spending in China: by registering them as medical devices....
China’s 10% tariffs on US cars hits GM, Ford and Mercedes SUVs
CHINA’S 10 per cent additional tariff on vehicles with larger engines imported from the US took effect on Monday (Feb 10) as the two countries failed to reach a...
Meta starts eliminating jobs in shift to find AI talent
The latest wave of firings are expected to be completed by the end of the performance cycle that goes to FebruaryMETA Platforms began notifying staff of job cuts on...
Millennial Workplace Demands Reshaping America
Millennials are shaking things up in the workplace, and it’s hard not to notice. They’re not just clocking in for a paycheck; they’re demanding more from their employers. Flexibility,...
US: Wall St kicks off week higher as Trump’s tariffs lift steelmakers
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Feb 10), recovering from last week’s declines, as steelmakers surged after US President Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs...
Cease and Desist: When to Send the Legal Equivalent of ‘Back Off’
Ever had someone step on your toes, legally speaking? That’s where a cease and desist comes into play. It’s like a formal way of saying, ‘Hey, cut it out!’...
GuocoLand H1 profit up 13 per cent to S$74.6 million
PROPERTY developer GuocoLand reported a net profit of S$74.6 million for the first half ended Dec 31, 2024, up 13 per cent year on year from S$66.2 million. Earnings...
Manulife appoints new Singapore CEO amid leadership shake-up in Asia
INSURER Manulife has appointed Benoit Meslet, the current chief executive officer of its Japan office, to head its Singapore division. Meslet will replace Khoo Kah Siang on Jun 1 –...
Expect growth opportunities from more regional trade amid US tariffs: DBS
EVEN though the Trump administration may cause global volatility, DBS expects to gain from more intra-regional trade as a result of US tariffs, said deputy chief executive and CEO...
