BUSINESS – The US dollar’s persistent strength has raised concerns globally, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shedding light on the underlying causes. According to the...
BUSINESS – Indonesia has announced plans to significantly increase imports from the United States, aiming to mitigate a potential 32% tariff on its exports. Chief Economic...
BUSINESS – The Indonesian rupiah has recently outperformed several major Asian currencies, including the South Korean won and Singapore dollar, amid global economic uncertainties. This development...
BUSINESS – OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has successfully raised $40 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank Group, elevating the company’s valuation to $300...
BUSINESS – The Indonesian rupiah has depreciated to its weakest point since the 1998 Asian financial crisis, trading at 16,641 per US dollar—a 0.5% decline that...
BUSINESS – The Malaysian ringgit is experiencing depreciation pressures due to anticipated domestic interest rate reductions and escalating global trade disputes. Analysts suggest that Bank Negara...
BUSINESS – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong emphasized Singapore’s commitment to fostering robust economic relations with the United States,...
BUSINESS – On March 3, 2025, President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States will implement 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada, effective...
BUSINESS – DBS Group Holdings Ltd., Southeast Asia’s largest bank, plans to reduce its contract and temporary workforce by approximately 4,000 positions over the next three...
BUSINESS – Southwest Airlines has announced plans to reduce its corporate workforce by approximately 15%, equating to about 1,750 positions, as part of a strategic effort...