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Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
[ad_1] It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region[SINGAPORE] Ride-hailing giant Grab and Chinese...
Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
[ad_1] In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential[SINGAPORE] Young adults in Singapore continue to favour human advisers...
Trump’s bid to block corporate homebuying blindsides Wall Street
[ad_1] Most of the major institutional landlords have sharply curtailed purchases since the middle of 2022[NEW YORK] The time of the corporate landlord as America’s housing villain was supposed to...
Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
[ad_1] Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots harmed the mental health of teenagers.Court documents filed this week show that...
Australia’s goods trade surplus shrinks to A$2.9 billion in November
[ad_1] [SYDNEY] Australia’s surplus on goods trade narrowed sharply in November as shipments of iron ore fell back, data showed on Thursday, while imports were a fraction firmer.The Australian Bureau...
China metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on global rally
[ad_1] Open interest has surged to a record across the six base metals traded in ShanghaiCHINA’S metal markets are in the grip of a speculative frenzy, with traders and deep-pocketed...
Stocks to watch: FCT, CLI, Tan Chong International, Vividthree
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 8): [ad_2] Source link
Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree dives 17% on news of payment demand from UOB
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced that it received a letter of demand from UOB for nearly S$1.2 million. Minutes into the opening bell,...
Flight to quality, dividends lift DBS and OCBC to all-time highs, but analysts warn valuations look expensive
[ad_1] Among Singapore banks, UOB lags peers as investors await greater earnings clarity[SINGAPORE] Attractive dividend yields have pushed DBS and OCBC to fresh all-time highs, and will likely continue to...
JPMorgan to replace Goldman as Apple Card issuer
[ad_1] The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is not expected to close for roughly two years[BENGALURU] JPMorgan Chase and Apple on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced a deal under...
World’s worst bond market faces another big supply shock
[ad_1] A major driver in the increase in net supply is the central bank’s slowdown in buying[TORONTO] Japan’s government bond market is set for another tough year as investors contend...
US stocks: S&P 500 ends lower; AI stocks lift Nasdaq
[ad_1] [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, pulled down by declines in JPMorgan, Blackstone and other financials, while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted...