A shift to renewable energy is ‘hopeless’ without efficiencies, environmentalist says
Explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard estimates that three-quarters of the world’s energy goes to waste.
Art dealing can be a tricky business. Insiders share the ins and outs of their ‘unusual’ world
Art dealers said the business can be risky and buying art can be motivated by emotions.
UAE hit with severe flooding as record rainfall disrupts Dubai flights
The downpour prompted flight cancellations and delays at Dubai’s airport, with travelers stranded for hours in both the terminal and on the tarmac.
Singapore non oil domestic exports plunge 20.7%, misses expectations by a huge margin
Official data showed that the decline was due to a decline in non-electronic exports, as well as a high base from last year.
Here are the top 15 companies in Singapore to work for, according to LinkedIn
LinkedIn has released its 2024 list of the top companies to work for in Singapore. Investing into the employee experience was key in this year’s rankings.
Vietnam mounts ‘unprecedented’ $24 billion rescue for bank engulfed in giant fraud, documents show
“Without lending, SCB will collapse,” according to the new information provided to Reuters. “If the lending continues, the national treasury will gradually dry up.”
Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai
Flights into Dubai International Airport were temporarily diverted as a result of the storms, which appeared to inundate the tarmac.
China’s BYD fires up its car offerings to compete with Tesla and Jeep at the same time
Chinese electric car company BYD is rapidly expanding its lineup to include vehicles that compete with automakers across market segments.
K-pop stocks have sold off this year, but Goldman sees a turnaround
The K-Pop market is ‘misunderstood’, says Goldman Sachs, and it is on track for further growth in its global fanbase
Asia markets mixed after Tuesday’s broad sell-off; Singapore exports plunge more than expected
Japan and Singapore have released trade numbers for March, while the Reuters Tankan index showed that business optimism weakened among large Japanese firms.
