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IBM launches new mainframe in bet that some data stays local
The intense computational requirements of generative AI have increased demand for many kinds of tech hardware[NEW YORK] International Business Machines (IBM) unveiled its latest mainframe system, saying that a...
Asia: Markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
[HONG KONG] Asian markets battled on Tuesday to recover from the previous day’s tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump’s warning of more measures against China and Beijing’s vow to fight...
South Korea eyes boosting energy imports to cut surplus with US
[SEOUL] A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with...
Chinese state funds plan to buy stocks as market rout deepens
Chinese officials have been discussing front-loading potential stimulus to offset the impact of tariffs[NEW YORK] China’s state-backed funds are planning to buy local stocks in a bid to support...
Employee Scheduling Laws You’re Probably Breaking
If you’re managing a team and handling employee schedules, you might be unknowingly stepping into a legal minefield. Predictive scheduling laws are becoming more common, and many employers are...
Singapore’s STI edges down 0.4% after Monday’s dramatic sell-off
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks continued their decline on Tuesday (Apr 8) morning, but the worst of the fallout from Trump’s tariffs appears to be over after Monday’s beating. Shortly after...
Tokyo: Nikkei ends 6% higher on market recovery hopes
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed 6 per cent higher on Tuesday (Apr 8), recovering from a 1½ -year low hit in the previous session, as investors scooped up...
Stocks to watch: DBS, SGX, Thakral, Dasin Retail Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Tuesday (Apr 8). DBS: On Monday night, DBS said it was informed by Toppan...
Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip sales
[SEOUL] Samsung Electronics on Tuesday estimated a 0.2 per cent drop in first-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, beating analysts’ estimates by far on solid smartphone sales and...
Levi maintains 2025 outlook in face of tariff turbulence
[NEW YORK] Levi Strauss maintained a full-year outlook that excludes the impact from sweeping new US tariffs that are poised to significantly raise costs for multinational apparel companies.The San...
