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UK sets out new rules for crypto as it aligns with US on approach
[LONDON] Britain will bring cryptocurrencies under compulsory regulation, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday as the government signalled it would cooperate closely with the United States on the...
Starbucks says turnaround on track as sales decline persists
[CHICAGO] Starbucks’ chief executive officer said he’s confident the company’s turnaround is progressing even though a key gauge of sales declined faster than expected in the latest quarter.Same-store sales...
“Diamonds in the rough”: New types of M&A players eye smaller SME deals in Singapore, Asean
[SINGAPORE] New types of buyers are emerging for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Unlike traditional private equity (PE) firms, these niche players are open to smaller deals and have...
‘Hostile and political act’: White House clashes with Amazon over idea to disclose tariff costs
The White House on Tuesday blasted Amazon over a proposal to show the cost of President Trump’s tariffs next to the price of some products on its e-commerce site.“This...
Ferrari unveils 400,000 euro hybrid supercars for collectors
[Maranello, Italy] Ferrari unveiled new special editions of its best-selling sports car, the 296, in a bid to extend the life of the model and cash in on an...
Sheng Siong Q1 net profit up 6.1% to S$38.5 million on stronger sales
[SINGAPORE] Supermarket operator Sheng Siong recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$38.5 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$36.3 million the year...
GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy
[DETROIT] General Motors has pulled its annual forecast, reflecting the uncertain effects of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, even as it reported strong quarterly results.The Detroit automaker’s...
First Reit Q1 DPU dips 3.3% to S$0.0058 amid forex headwinds
[SINGAPORE] First Real Estate Investment Trust’s (First Reit) distribution per unit (DPU) fell 3.3 per cent to S$0.0058 for the first quarter ended Mar 31, compared to S$0.006 in...
Wilmar reports higher earnings for Q1 2025 on better performance from business segments and associates
[Singapore] Wilmar reported a 13.5 per cent increase in earnings for Q1 2025 to US$343.9 million from US$302.9 million in Q1 2024 in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Apr...
Trade war may lower growth and inflation in eurozone, ECB’s Cipollone says
Published Tue, Apr 29, 2025 · 05:06 PMA GLOBAL trade war could lower both economic growth and inflation in the eurozone, and it could have an “unambiguously recessionary effect”...
