Posts by Liam Redmond
A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop
A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop Source link
Read MoreMother's Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she'll love
Mother's Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she'll love Source link
Read More50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner
50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner Source link
Read MoreSustainable growth and rationality to emerge as key themes for e-commerce
MARKET consolidation and new entrants stole the e-commerce industry headlines in 2024. But market watchers say the year ahead will be more rational in this space, with customers across South-east Asia unlikely to continue to enjoy deep discounts on products and shipping, which has been subsidised by the platforms. Last year, the entry of TikTok…
Read MoreChina car sales maintain growth pace in 2024, EV and hybrid sales hit record
CHINA’S car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the world’s largest auto market hit a record high amid a brutal price war and with subsidised trade-ins for greener vehicles driving purchases. The outstanding growth in China in a largely stalling global EV landscape spelled good…
Read MoreWall Street expected to shed 200,000 jobs as AI erodes roles
GLOBAL banks are expected to cut as many as 200,000 jobs in the next three to five years as artificial intelligence encroaches on tasks currently carried out by human workers, according to Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). Chief information and technology officers surveyed for BI indicated that on average they expect a net 3 per cent of…
Read MoreFrom banks to tech: The Singapore winners from the Johor-Singapore SEZ
SINGAPORE and Malaysia have established a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) that will drive investments in key sectors. The 11 key sectors are: manufacturing, logistics, food security, tourism, energy, the digital economy, green economy, financial services, business services, education and health. Both countries have aimed for 100 projects in the next 10 years, and…
Read MoreApollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional executive says
APOLLO Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to capitalise on a surge in deals and assets. The New York-based asset manager aims to add around 10 people in Japan to accelerate…
Read MoreHyundai Motor Group to invest record 24.3 trillion won in South Korea this year
SOUTH Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday (Jan 9) that it planned to boost domestic investment by 19 per cent to a record high of 24.3 trillion won (S$22.8 billion) this year to secure future growth even as it grapples with economic and political uncertainties. Hyundai Motor Group, including Hyundai Motor and Kia, ranks…
Read MoreMaybank initiates Parkway Life Reit at ‘buy’ with S$4.10 target on strong growth prospects
The analyst expects its acquisition in France, in-built rent escalation in Singapore to support DPU growth MAYBANK Securities has initiated coverage on Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) with a “buy” call and a S$4.10 target price. In a report on Wednesday (Jan 8), analyst Krishna Guha noted that even though the stock…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley to hire more Asia wealth relationship managers
MORGAN Stanley’s Asia wealth chief is looking to boost the number of staff dealing with its richest customers as the US lender pushes ahead with its regional expansion. The firm’s 140 relationship managers in the region could grow to 200 over the next few years, said Vincent Chui, head of wealth management for Asia Pacific.…
Read MoreLG Energy posts unexpected loss as EV demand slows; shares drop
BATTERY maker LG Energy Solution reported an unexpected loss – sending its shares down – as cooling demand for electric cars hurt sales. The South Korean company reported a 225.5 billion won (S$211.7 million) operating loss for the three months ended Dec 31, according to preliminary results released on Thursday (Jan 9). That compared to…
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