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Chevron slows Permian growth in latest hurdle to Trump oil plan
CHEVRON plans to slow production growth in the biggest US oil field next year in the most definitive sign yet that president-elect Donald…
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Foxconn posts muted monthly sales growth while AI demand slows
APPLE’S major manufacturing partner Hon Hai Precision Industry reported a second consecutive month of single-digit sales growth, raising…
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Fortunes of Apac billionaires outstripped global wealth growth last decade: report
ASIA-Pacific’s (Apac) ultra wealthy had the fastest growing fortunes among billionaires across the globe over the last decade, a UBS…
Business
Australia’s economic growth stays tepid in challenge for RBA
AUSTRALIA’S economic growth remained sluggish last quarter as a surge in government spending underpinned the expansion, highlighting the…
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China’s yuan falls to one-year low on weak growth, tariff risk
THE yuan fell to the lowest level in about a year versus the greenback, as traders added bearish wagers on lacklustre China growth amid…
Business
Shiseido drops to eight-year low after growth plan underwhelms
SHISEIDO shares fell to their lowest in eight years after investors were underwhelmed by the company’s plan to counteract a slump in China…
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Bulgari CEO eyes India for growth as China luxury demand weakens
LVMH-owned jeweller Bulgari is looking to India to mitigate the effects of faltering luxury demand in China amid an economic slowdown.…
Business
FedEx throws weight behind freight to fire up Apac growth engine
Its three major hubs in Incheon, Tokyo and Singapore are full-sized warehouses capable of life science logistics to serve the biomedical…
Business
Netflix defeats shareholder lawsuit over growth forecasts
NETFLIX won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing the streaming company of downplaying the impact on subscriber…
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BP looks forward to growth in US under Trump
BP ANTICIPATES strong growth in the US as President-Elect Donald Trump improves regulations on the oil and gas industry just as artificial…
Business
Singapore stocks end Friday in the black as GDP growth exceeds expectations; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Friday (Nov 22) as the Republic’s economy exceeded expectations for third-quarter growth, prompting the…
Business
Aramco to take on more debt, focus on dividend growth
Saudi Arabian Oil plans to take on more debt and will focus on “value and growth” for its dividend, the company’s finance chief said.…
Business
Chinese healthcare businesses wade into South-east Asia for cost-efficiency, growth
Beijing-based healthcare private equity firm with US$3.4 billion AUM aims to set up a fund for Chinese companies expanding into region…
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China’s healthcare businesses wade into South-east Asia for cost-efficiency, growth
Beijing-based healthcare private equity firm with US$3.4 billion AUM aims to set up a fund for Chinese companies to expand into region…
Business
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
NVIDIA forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly above estimates on Wednesday (Nov 20), but still failed to meet lofty expectations of some…
Business
Maybank eyes Johor-Singapore SEZ for growth; targets 25% profit contribution from Singapore by 2027
The zone could generate a need for financing among companies – an area Maybank is eager to support THE upcoming Johor-Singapore Special…
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Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth
The October 29 floods washed away roads and rail lines, submerged fields and gutted homes and businesses (Jose Jordan) The floods which…
Business
Financing the next lap of growth
THE ringing of the opening bell at a securities exchange celebrates the successful listing of a company and marks the transformation of an…
Business
S-Reits remain active in acquisitions and divestments as managers eye growth
SINGAPORE-LISTED real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) have been active in their portfolio management activities in the fourth quarter…
Business
OCBC has enough capital for M&A, business growth: CEO Helen Wong
OCBC has enough capital for business growth even as chief executive officer Helen Wong signals her appetite for deals while keeping the…
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Opec again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts
OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and lowered its projection for next year on Tuesday (Nov 12), highlighting…
Business
Cortina’s H1 net profit falls 10% to S$27.8 million as operating expenses outpace revenue growth
LUXURY watch retailer Cortina posted a 10 per cent drop in net profit to S$27.8 million for the first half of its 2025 fiscal year, down…
Business
Cortina’s H1 profit falls 10% to S$27.8 million as expenses outpace revenue growth
LUXURY watch retailer Cortina posted a 10 per cent drop in net profit to S$27.8 million for the first half of its 2025 fiscal year, down…
Business
MUFG is bullish on India and seeking M&A deals to drive growth
MITSUBISHI UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is bullish on India, where it’s actively looking for acquisition targets that will help boost its…