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US Treasury says no plans to block Chinese listings 'at this time'

The United States does not currently plan to stop Chinese companies from listing on US exchanges.

Sep 29, 2019

By Reuters

US FAA requiring inspections for cracks on some 737 NG planes

Neither the FAA nor Boeing immediately reveal how many planes were impacted by the required inspections.

Sep 29, 2019

By Reuters

EU ready to act alone on digital tax if no global deal in 2020

European Union commissioners-designate said the bloc should agree on a digital tax if no deal on the matter was reached at a global level by the end of next year.

Sep 28, 2019

By Reuters

China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

China's August industrial profits fall as headwinds hit firms

The profits of China's industrial firms have fallen in the month of August.

Sep 28, 2019

By Reuters

Asian stocks step back from one-year high after Fed rate talks

Asian stocks gain as Trump says China trade deal could be 'soon'

Oil futures rose in Asia in a sign of cautious optimism about global economic prospects, but some investors warned that an end to trade friction is far from certain.

Sep 26, 2019

By Reuters

Estonian startup bourse gets Singapore license for global trading

So far 39 companies are trading on Funderbeam and over 12,000 verified investors have signed up from 122 countries.

Sep 26, 2019

By Reuters

From left to right: Sajeev Jesudas, President of UL International, Keith Williams, CEO of UL LLC, Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) at the opening ceremony of UL's international headquarters

UL establishes international headquarters in Singapore

The expansion has added capabilities to UL's EMC-Wireless laboratory located at Kian Teck, an industrial estate in Singapore.

Sep 25, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

SoftBank turns against WeWork's parent CEO Neumann

The rare showdown between SoftBank and one of its biggest investments comes after We Company postponed its initial public offering (IPO) last week.

Sep 23, 2019

By Reuters

Global Markets: Asian shares dip on geopolitical tensions, oil up 1%

Chinese officials unexpectedly cancelled a visit to US farms this week following their two days of negotiations in Washington.

Sep 23, 2019

By Reuters

SoftBank mulls bringing 40 companies to Brazil

SoftBank has been investing in many companies around the world, including some that are already operating in Brazil such as U.S. office-sharing startup WeWork.

Sep 22, 2019

By Reuters

Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

US-Japan trade talks will bring peace of mind to farmers, automakers: Motegi

Motegi has said he wants a written assurance that Trump will not impose tariffs on U.S.-bound auto exports from Japan.

Sep 22, 2019

By Reuters

Condom sales tumble in backdrop of troubled Argentina's economy

As the economy of Argentina slumps and the inflation rises, people in the country have stopped investing in condoms and other birth control measures.

Sep 21, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Singapore luxury apartment sales hit 11-year high, driven by Chinese demand

Sales of such apartments also exceeded the numbers racked up for each full year from 2011 to 2018, the consultants' analysis of transaction data shows.

Sep 21, 2019

By Reuters

South-East Asia's GDP growth to slow to 4.5% in 2019 amid challenging global conditions

Accommodative macro policies, coupled with domestic-driven activities, are expected to cushion the weaker trade outlook, although this will vary across economies.

Sep 20, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Singapore's Capillary Technologies to support talent development in Saudi Arabia

A strategic joint venture with Saudi based Veda Holdings aims to groom local talent and grow the Kingdom's retail and manufacturing sector.

Sep 20, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

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