NEW YORK (REUTERS) – GameStop chief financial officer Jim Bell will step down next month, the video game retailer said on Tuesday (Feb 23), as …
Marriott taps veteran Tony Capuano as new CEO after Arne Sorenson’s death
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Marriott International named Tony Capuano as chief executive officer, tapping the veteran development executive to lead the hotel giant’s recovery from the …
Great Eastern Q4 earnings rise 19% to $341.3m on one-off tax impact
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Great Eastern Holdings on Tuesday (Feb 23) reported a 19 per cent increase in net profit to $341.3 million for …
SembMarine 2nd-half loss widens to $390.4m on lower turnover, impairments
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Sembcorp Marine (SembMarine) saw its net loss for the second half widen to $390.4 million, from $130.3 million a year ago. …
Spotify to add 85 new markets with 1 billion people
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Spotify Technology is introducing its audio service in 85 markets across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean in coming days, expanding the …
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann nears settlement with SoftBank: Source
BENGALURU (REUTERS) – WeWork co-founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann is nearing a settlement with SoftBank Group that could include a nearly US$500 million …
China returns as top India trade partner even as relations sour
MUMBAI (BLOOMBERG) – China regained its position as India’s top trade partner in 2020, as New Delhi’s reliance on imported machines outweighed its efforts to …
Nets eyes larger footprint in online payments space
The ubiquity of Nets terminals – there are more than 130,000 of them in Singapore today – may find its equivalent in the online sphere, …
Reigniting drivers of growth key to Asean’s economic resilience
SINGAPORE – Pivoting towards the Asian global growth engine is one of the major world transitions of this century with a strong contributor coming from …
More market volatility expected ahead
SINGAPORE – It was another volatile week for US equity markets as fears of potential inflation, stubbornly high US joblessness and an uneven recovery clashed …
Nets eyes larger footprint in online payments space
SINGAPORE – The ubiquity of Nets terminals – there are more than 130,000 of them in Singapore today – may find its equivalent in the …
Bitcoin hits new high of $1.3 trillion in market value
Bitcoin’s market value reached US$1 trillion (S$1.32 trillion) for the first time, a surge that’s helping cryptocurrency returns far outstrip the performance of more traditional …
What is the Jobs Support Scheme?
SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said last Tuesday that wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended by up …
Staying afloat amid pandemic
What is the Jobs Support Scheme? Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said last Tuesday that wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will …
Marina Bay view could be priciest real estate feature in Singapore
SINGAPORE – A panoramic view of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District could well be the most pricey amenity in Singapore …
Man loses $130k to fake bitcoin trader
If someone tells you that your investment has turned a tidy profit and that you should put in more money to earn even more, just …
Staying afloat amid pandemic: What will happen to some firms when Jobs Support Scheme ends
Wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended until September for businesses badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but other employers in …
Five killed in multiple Kabul morning bomb attacks
KABUL (AFP) – Three explosions rocked Kabul on Saturday morning (Feb 20), killing at least five people and injuring two others, authorities said, the latest …
Nigerian Instagram star helped North Korean hackers launder stolen money, says US
ABUJA, NIGERIA (BLOOMBERG) – A Nigerian social-media celebrity helped North Korean hackers launder money stolen from a Maltese bank, US officials said. Ramon Olorunwa Abbas …
Cryptocurrency Clients Promote Token and DeFi Projects with AsiaPresswire Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong – AsiaPresswire announces expansion of its Crypto Press Release Distribution Team (CDT) in order to help blockchain, DeFi or Token businesses achieve greater brand …