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UK economy saw zero growth in July
The UK economy failed to grow in July, following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year. The Office for National…
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Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since…
Business
The ‘growth trap’ is why midsize companies fail to scale
The fastest way to destroy value in a high-potential company isn’t a bad market, it’s scaling a business that isn’t ready to grow. And…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Songzio Doubles Down on Paris With New Women’s Flagship as Part of Global Growth Strategy
PARIS — Just nine months after unveiling its first Paris flagship for men, Korean luxury brand Songzio has doubled down on its presence in…
Business
Singapore’s tax revenue up 10.7% at S$88.9 billion in FY2024/25 on robust growth and higher consumption
Corporate tax takings rise 6.7% to S$30.9 billion and remain the largest contributor The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras)…
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Singapore’s tax revenue up 10.7% at S$88.9 billion in FY2025 on robust growth and higher consumption
Corporate tax takings rise 6.7% to S$30.9 billion and remain the largest contributor The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras)…
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Trump's deportation plans result in 320,000 fewer immigrants and slower population growth, CBO says
President Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations and other hardline immigration measures will result in roughly 320,000 people removed…
Business
AI infrastructure company Nebius to raise US$3 billion to fuel growth
Nebius Group said on Wednesday (Sep 10) it would raise US$3 billion to fuel growth in its core artificial intelligence cloud business, on…
Business
Nio plans US$1 billion share sale to fund EV growth
The Shanghai-based EV maker will sell as many as 181.8 million new shares at HK$42.86 to HK$44.46 each Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio…
Business
Inditex Maintains Momentum as In-Season Model Powers Sales Growth
PARIS – Zara parent Inditex saw sales hold steady in the first half of the year, with revenue up 5.1 percent at constant currency in the…
Business
China’s export growth slows in August with shipments to U.S. down 33%
China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached…
Business
Singapore-Johor SEZ helps southern state beat Singapore, Malaysia’s growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, according to a DBS report released on Thursday (Sep 4). The…
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Johor-Singapore SEZ helps southern state beat Singapore, Malaysia’s growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, based on a DBS report released on Thursday (Sep 4). The…
Business
SailPoint turns AI security fears into fresh growth fuel
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the company is looking to fill the need for better defences The surge of agentic artificial…
Business
Asia-Pacific’s aerospace MRO players must be adaptable, collaborate for growth: panellists
Adaptability and ecosystem-wide collaboration are key to the growth of Asia-Pacific’s aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…
Business
The tech and trends driving growth in aerospace MRO
Featuring leaders from both the private and public sectors, The Business Times roundtable on aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul…
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Prana President Outlines Her Blueprint for Brand’s Growth
Tricia Shumavon has a long to-do list. The president of Prana joined the brand two years ago after spending 16 years at some of the…
Business
VinFast’s quarterly loss widens amid heavy spending on ambitious growth strategy
Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast on Thursday (Sep 4) reported a wider second-quarter net loss as it stepped up spending on global…
Business
Salesforce projects weak sales growth, fuelling AI anxiety
Salesforce projected lacklustre quarterly sales growth, suggesting its artificial intelligence (AI) product is not yet paying off as…
Business
How to turn your inner critic into a powerful force for growth
Anxiety and ambition often go hand in hand—but we rarely talk about that openly, especially in the context of leadership. Morra…
Business
EV maker Nio posts 0.3% wider Q2 net loss of 5.1 billion yuan despite top-line growth
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio recorded a net loss of 5.1 billion yuan (S$928.4 million) for its second quarter ended Jun 30,…
Business
Kraft Heinz to split into two companies in growth push
Kraft Heinz said on Tuesday (Sep 2) it would split into two publicly-listed companies, one focusing on the sauces business and the other…
Business
India's strong economic growth fails to impress equity investors
India’s world-beating economic growth is failing to translate into gains for equity markets as weakening pricing power and US tariffs…
Business
UK house price growth slows amid property tax calls
Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC News House price growth has slowed as calls grow for a reform of property taxes in the Autumn…