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China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks
The standards, said to have been approved by regulators in March but not publicly available until now, are to be implemented from July 2026Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 ·...
More luxury car purchases by alleged nickel fraudster, court hears
[SINGAPORE] Ng Yu Zhi, the alleged nickel fraudster, bought a vintage Mercedes Benz for his girlfriend Qian Yijun for S$288,000 – half a year after he had bought her...
Nomura scales back China wealth unit, seeks new securities CEO
[HONG KONG] Nomura Holdings has scaled back its original focus on China wealth to prioritise an expansion in brokerage and asset management in the world’s second largest economy, according...
Asia: Stocks mixed as stability returns, autos lifted by exemption hope
[HONG KONG] Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday (Apr 15) as some stability returned to markets after last week’s rollercoaster ride, with auto firms boosted by Donald Trump’s possible...
UOB says data centres are ‘sheltered’ from Trump tariffs, names Reits to buy
[SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) predicts continued growth in demand for data centres over the next five years – even amid a challenging environment on tariff volatility.On Friday (Apr...
CATL reports 33% jump in net income even as battery prices fall
[HONG KONG] Chinese battery making giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) reported a 33 per cent jump in first-quarter earnings, defying a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles...
Vin’s Holdings closes 16.6% above IPO price in SGX’s first listing of 2025
[SINGAPORE] Automotive group Vin’s Holdings (VH) climbed on its listing debut on Tuesday (Apr 15), in the first initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) this year.VH...
Gold edges higher as markets grapple with tariff uncertainty
[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged up on Tuesday (Apr 15) amid continued uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and their impact on the global economy.Spot gold was up...
LVMH sales fall as shoppers curb spending on luxury goods
[PARIS] LVMH sales fell more than expected in the first quarter, weighed down by weak demand for luxury goods in China and the US and the threat of a...
Europe: Shares rise as Trump eases tariffs on electronics from China
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher in broad-based gains on Monday (Apr 14), as risk sentiment swelled after US President Donald Trump granted tariff exclusions on smartphones and computers imported...
