China faces power hikes that are likely to cut metals output
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China’s energy crisis is likely to mean higher electricity prices, forcing the nation’s army of metals smelters to reduce output and threatening the industrial activity that has […]
Economists see upgrade in Singapore’s 2021 growth forecast
SINGAPORE – The health prognosis of Singapore’s trading partners will likely have a significant bearing on how its trade-dependent economy performs through the rest of 2021. However, the phased easing […]
An industry at a crossroads – reimagining the automobile company
HONG KONG, Aug 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The automotive industry is at a crossroads. Traditional automakers, or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), are in the midst of […]
Samsung Electronics says Q2 profit likely rose 53%, topping estimates
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday (July 7) its second-quarter operating profit likely jumped 53 per cent, beating analysts’ estimates, as strong chip prices and demand lifted earnings. […]
New Covid-19 cluster in S’pore linked to man who was ‘probably reinfected in India’
SINGAPORE – A 43-year-old Indian national who had been discharged from hospital on April 6 after being deemed to be no longer infectious has been identified as a likely case […]
Samsung Electronics flags 44% surge in Q1 profit, matching analysts’ estimate
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Samsung Electronics on Wednesday (April 7) said first-quarter profit likely rose 44 per cent, which analysts attributed to brisk sales of home appliances, smartphones and TVs, though […]
S’pore landmark study finds children of convicted offenders more likely to get into trouble with the law
SINGAPORE – A landmark study here has found that children whose parents have had criminal convictions are significantly more likely to get into trouble with the law themselves. Specifically, children […]
Samsung flags 26% rise in Q4 profit on chip, display sales
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Samsung Electronics said on Friday (Jan 8) that fourth-quarter operating profit likely rose 26 per cent, in line with analysts’ estimates, as pandemic-driven remote working fuelled sales […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 9
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Dec 9. Suspected Covid-19 case on Royal Caribbean cruise to nowhere, ship returns to Singapore mid-sail Guests have been told […]