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China’s SAIC, Huawei to partner in developing new smart EVs
CHINESE automaker SAIC Motor said on Friday (Feb 21) it would partner with tech company Huawei to develop new “globally competitive” smart electric vehicles.
The tie-up sees yet another state-owned...
Israel Vows Revenge Against Hamas after Terrorist Group Paraded Bodies of Hostages Amid Claims that Handed Over Body Is Not of Shiri Siberman-Bibas
Israel has vowed to "settle the score" with Hamas after the terrorist group staged a highly publicized parade during Thursday's hostage exchange, using the event to spread propaganda and...
Alibaba rockets more than 14% to boost Hong Kong market
SHARES in e-commerce titan Alibaba soared more than 14 per cent on Friday (Feb 21), extending a blistering rally in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, after forecast-topping earnings added...
StanChart reports 18% rise in annual profit, roughly in line with estimates
STANDARD Chartered reported on Friday its annual profit rose 18 per cent, roughly in line with analysts’ estimates, on strong performance of its wealth and markets business.The London-based bank...
StanChart to return US$1.5 billion more as earnings beat
STANDARD Chartered said it would hand back US$1.5 billion more to shareholders as it reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates, boosted by a strong performance in its trading and...
StanChart to return US$1.5 billion more as Q4 earnings beat estimates
STANDARD Chartered said it would hand back US$1.5 billion more to shareholders as it reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates, boosted by a strong performance in its trading and...
IMF calls for Thai rate cut to support inflation, ease debt load
A FURTHER reduction in Thailand’s policy interest rate will help shore up low inflation and ease the burden for local borrowers, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The...
Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue aims to raise HK$3.45 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Bookbuilding for the IPO starts on Friday and the stock is due to begin trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Mar 3CHINA’S largest bubble tea and drinks...
Singapore shares muted at Friday’s open; STI down 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks opened nearly flat on Friday (Feb 21) morning as global markets recorded declines overnight. As at 9.03 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.02 per cent...
Meta reduces stock options for staff despite trading at record highs: FT
META Platforms has cut back on its yearly distribution of stock options by about 10 per cent for tens of thousands of employees despite the social media giant trading...
