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Singaporeans ready to work for longer as 70 becomes new 60
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2017
» SINGAPORE: People in the city state on the verge of retiring are prepared to keep working for longer than those that came before them.
Owner of London Eye sets its sights on SeaWorld
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 06/10/2017
» New York/London: Merlin Entertainments Plc has approached SeaWorld Entertainment Inc about a potential deal, according to people familiar with the matter, as the British theme-park operator seeks to expand overseas to offset a slide in tourists visiting London.
Uber to review Asia dealings amid US criminal probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2017
» SAN FRANCISCO: Uber Technologies Inc, facing a federal probe into whether it broke laws against overseas bribery, has embarked on a review of its Asia operations and notified US officials about payments made by staff in Indonesia, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Northrop bulks up missile business with $7.8bn Orbital deal
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2017
» New York/Chicago: Northrop Grumman Corp's $7.8 billion purchase of Orbital ATK Inc will expand its space and missile businesses just as the United States steps up efforts to defend against a possible strike by North Korea and threats in the Middle East.
Toys ‘R’ Us seeks bankruptcy in the US
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2017
» WILMINGTON, Delaware, US: The flagship American division of Toys “R” Us Inc filed for bankruptcy as the retailer, loaded with debt in a buyout more than a decade ago, failed to keep consumers from abandoning its stores for the lower prices and convenience of online shopping.
Baht pits Bank of Thailand against government on rate cut
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2017
» A public rift between Thailand’s central bank and government on interest rates shows just how much of a dilemma the baht has become for the economy.
North Korea threatens to use nuclear weapon to ‘sink’ Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/09/2017
» TOKYO: North Korea threatened to use a nuclear weapon against Japan, further escalating tensions in North Asia after being hit with fresh United Nations sanctions earlier this week.
US firms bullish on Asean despite TPP exit
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/09/2017
» WASHINGTON: American business enthusiasm in Southeast Asia is bent but far from broken even as the region grapples with a new trade framework and less US government involvement, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
Small Indian jewellers' way of doing business under threat
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 01/09/2017
» Mumbai: India's past and future are colliding in Anand Ghugre's family jewellery shop in Mumbai.
Euro rises above $1.20 for first time in more than two years
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2017
» LONDON -- The euro advanced to its strongest level in more than two years, hours after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan.