Entrepreneurship

Renault, Nissan further loosen ties to support Japanese firm’s turnaround
[PARIS] Automakers Renault and Nissan said on Monday (Mar 31) they had agreed to further amend their two-decade-old partnership to allow for a reduction in their cross-shareholdings in a...
Yen gains, gold hits peak as tariff uncertainties lift safe-haven bids
[TOKYO] The safe-haven Japanese yen gained on Monday (Mar 31) while gold pushed to a fresh peak as uncertainty around tariffs clouded the outlook for US inflation and economic...
OCBC should sell Chulia Street office buildings
SHAREHOLDERS of OCBC who gather at the annual general meeting on Apr 17 should be generally upbeat. The bank’s net profit rose 8 per cent from a year ago to...
Granite Asia, PE firm form US$100 million JV targeting Japan expansion opportunities
For companies aiming to enter the Japanese market, the JV will help them navigate the country’s regulatory landscape and business complexities [SINGAPORE] Investment firm Granite Asia and Japan-listed private...
China to recapitalise 4 big banks with 500b yuan
China’s Finance ministry will inject 500 billion yuan (S$92 billion) into four of the nation’s largest state banks via share placements, following through on a pledge to beef up...
Temasek, GIC are said to buy Novotech stake in deal with TPG
[SINGAPORE] Temasek and GIC will acquire a significant stake in Novotech to fuel growth and accelerate acquisitions for the clinical research and testing provider, valuing the company at about...
Tax Deductions You’re Missing Out On
When tax season rolls around, many small business owners miss out on valuable tax deductions that could save them money. Understanding these missed opportunities can make a big difference...
BOC Aviation buys 120 single-aisle jets from Airbus, Boeing
[HONG KONG] Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation will buy 120 Airbus and Boeing single-aisle jets, in its single-largest aircraft purchase, as it bolsters its expansion efforts.It will buy 70 Airbus...
Trade uncertainty is increasing the risk of a US recession
Without the specifics of the Trump administration’s tariff plan, corporations cannot make long-term adjustments such as the expensive and complex work of reorganising supply chainsTHE trade war may have...
Singapore companies in Myanmar, Thailand largely unaffected by earthquake
[SINGAPORE] Companies from Singapore that operate in Myanmar and Thailand said that operations have been largely unaffected by the severe earthquake that occurred in the region on Friday (Mar...
Clear policies, financing needed for green shipping fuels: maritime players
[SINGAPORE] Clear regulations and finance mechanisms are needed to boost green shipping fuels such as ammonia and methanol, said industry players who spoke at the Singapore Maritime Week.They also...
Temasek weighs sale of testing firm Element Materials
Temasek Holdings is weighing a sale of Element Materials Technology, a UK testing company it acquired about three years ago, according to people with knowledge of the matter.The Singapore...