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Virgin Australia targeting June IPO despite tariff turmoil: sources
[SYDNEY] Bain Capital-controlled airline Virgin Australia is pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in June, despite the market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s...
Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it’s made in US: BOA
[LUTON] It’s possible for Apple to move iPhone production to America, but it would almost double the cost of making the device while creating logistical headaches, according to Bank...
Nike’s 30-year gamble on Vietnam is rattled by Trump tariffs
[NEW YORK] At Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, executives are trying to figure out how to best spread the pain of new tariffs.Nike, the factories that produce its goods,...
Amazon cancels some inventory orders from China after tariffs
[SEATTLE] Amazon.com has cancelled orders for multiple products made in China and other Asian countries, according to a document reviewed by Bloomberg and sources familiar with the matter, suggesting...
Coalition urges California attorney general to halt OpenAI’s for-profit restructuring
SAN FRANCISCO — A coalition of California nonprofits, foundations and labor groups are raising concerns about ChatGPT maker OpenAI, urging the state attorney general to halt the artificial intelligence startup’s...
US asset sell-off hammers greenback against safe-haven currencies, euro
THE US dollar dropped versus safe-haven currencies and the euro on Wednesday (Apr 9) as investors worried about the economic impact of US tariffs, which spooked the world’s equity...
UOB Kay Hian cuts Sats target price to S$2.89, downgrades it to ‘hold’ on likely tariff impact
[SINGAPORE] Freight handler Sats might be hit by a potential slowdown in globalisation and decline in global trade volume as a result of the United States’ reciprocal tariffs, prompting...
California lawmakers tackle potential dangers of AI chatbots after parents raise safety concerns
When her 14-year-old son took his own life after interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, Megan Garcia turned her grief into action.Last year, the Florida mom sued Character.AI, a platform...
US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
There were plans for the world’s first carbon levy for shipping on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions[LONDON] The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation...
Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and bond markets, a deputy governor said on Wednesday (Apr...
