SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Healthcare player Medtecs International Corp posted a net profit of US$131.7 million (S$175.2 million) for the full year ended Dec …
Japan factory activity grows at fastest pace in 2 years as output, orders rise
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in over two years in February, a private-sector survey showed on Monday (March 1), …
Asia stocks bounce as bond market calms
SYDNEY (REUTERS) – Asian shares firmed on Monday (March 1) as some semblance of calm returned to bond markets after last week’s wild ride, while …
Australia home prices surge at fastest pace since 2003 in February
SYDNEY (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) – Australian home prices climbed by the most since August 2003 in February as record low borrowing rates and government incentives lure more buyers …
Slow and steady wins the race for investor
Investing small amounts at regular intervals over the long term is the winning strategy of veteran investor Raymond Wong. Mr Wong, 49, associate director at …
Me & My Money: Investing regularly and for the long-term helps veteran investor tide over market uncertainty
SINGAPORE – Investing small amounts at regular intervals over the long term is the winning strategy of veteran investor Raymond Wong. Mr Wong, 49, associate …
Collect antiques from US presidents
(NYTIMES) – Mr Robert Russell Crans Jr is storing a bounty of items once owned and touched by President Abraham Lincoln and his family that …
5 factors that affect hospital claims
The relentless increase in healthcare insurance premiums is a major concern for all policyholders, but sadly there is no “vaccine” that can stop the price …
Me & My Career: This ‘plumber’ of the financial world ensures that money flows smoothly
SINGAPORE – Using financial technology, or fintech, to disrupt traditional models may seem “cool”, but Mastercard executive Joseph Tom believes it is as much about …
ROK-Biotech, Korea’s leading cosmetic brand. Launching the new product ‘Dr. M-KIN Anti V Hand Cream’
Seoul, Korea – The demand for natural cosmetics has been increasing during Covid-19 throughout the world. The pandemic has also resulted in a change in …
Nasdaq finishes higher, tech stocks retrace some losses
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – The tech-heavy Nasdaq index rallied in choppy trading on Friday (Feb 26), even as sentiment remained fragile after the index’s worst …
Singapore factory output extends rebound, rising 8.6%
Electronics and precision engineering put in the heavy lifting last month to keep manufacturing output heading north. Factory output rose 8.6 per cent year on …
Asian bourses in red on worries over rising US Treasury yield
The local market was not spared as Asian bourses ended the week in the red, as rising United States Treasury bond yields stoked inflation fears …
Venture Capitalist Ng You Zhi Seeks to Invest in Luxury Car Dealership Startups
The young investment maverick sees a new potential in the luxury cars market with Singapore recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Singapore – With the city-state …
DeFi & Token Companies Leverage AsiaPresswire’s Press Release Distribution in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia is a new battlefield for DeFi & Token giants. They leverage AsiaPresswire’s Indonesia press release distribution services to build their brand image and …
Dell, HP say PC surge to continue even in return to school, work
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Dell Technologies and HP reported earnings buoyed by a resurgent personal computer demand they projected will continue even as people return …
Airbnb sales beat estimates, showing demand amid Covid-19 surge
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Airbnb reported quarterly revenue that blitzed analysts’ estimates, benefiting as travelers chose vacation rentals during a holiday season marred by rising …
Countries must come together to uphold rules-based global trading system: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE – Those who believe that economic integration is key for global recovery must work together to counter protectionism, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun …
Beyond Meat clinches coveted deals to supply McDonald’s, Yum Brands
CHICAGO (REUTERS) – Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat said on Thursday (Feb 25) it has signed multi-year supply deals with McDonald’s and Taco Bell owner …
Olam to list food ingredients business by mid-2022; posts $87m second-half loss
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Agri-food giant Olam International on Friday (Feb 26) said it plans to list Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) by the first half …