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Non-China sea cargo shippers to U-turn on aborted bookings amid US tariff pause: analysts
[SINGAPORE] The dramatic turnaround in US President Donald Trump’s stance on his reciprocal tariffs – he paused steep individualised tariffs on dozens of trading partners for 90 days –...
Not just another wing: MBS’ new US$8 billion expansion project will have its own brand and luxury experiences
[SINGAPORE] In a couple of months’ time, construction will begin on Marina Bay Sands’ (MBS) expansion project – a new ultra-luxury resort destination that will be built at an...
MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour semi-liquid funds that offer periodic redemption opportunities, said experts....
Apple India produces US$22b of iPhones in shift from China
Apple assembled US$22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months ended March, increasing production by nearly 60 per cent over the previous year in a sign...
Punch-drunk traders across Asia ready for another week of drama
After a week in which Asian stocks posted both their biggest-ever plunge and their largest one-day gain since 2008, investors in the region are working weekends, skipping sleep, interrupting...
US dollar emerges as latest victim of last week’s markets mayhem
The US dollar has emerged as the latest victim of last week’s market turmoil as a worsening global trade war risks derailing US economic growth.A Bloomberg gauge of the...
Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after US tariffs bring market turmoil
[TAIPEI] Taiwan’s top financial regulator said on Saturday (Apr 12) that it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to ensure market stability after US tariffs unleashed...
Director acquisitions and share buybacks surge
[singapore] Over the five trading sessions from Apr 4 to 10, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of S$445 million. This brings the net...
S-Reits’ yields remain compelling for defensive investors amid market volatility
[singapore] The ongoing uncertainty due to tariffs and trade tensions has caused significant volatility in global markets over the past week, as investors take a risk-off approach. Singapore real...
Chinese airline delays Boeing jet delivery as tariffs surge
[HONG KONG] China’s Juneyao Airlines is delaying delivery of a Boeing widebody aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, highlighting how the escalating trade war between Washington and...
