European Union

Global Markets

'Feliz año nuevo Chino' from Spain

Singapore could play a bridging role between the Latin world and Anglo-Saxon West
EU raises pressure on Russia, targeting oil and biggest bank - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Russia-Ukraine crisis

EU raises pressure on Russia, targeting oil and biggest bank

"This will be a complete import ban on all Russian oil, seaborne and pipeline, crude and refined."
Schroders hopeful for sustainability improvements with Biden victory - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Sustainability

Schroders hopeful for sustainability improvements with Biden victory

The recent rollbacks could potentially result in US companies laxing on environmental practices.
'Wait and see' if Anwar’s majority claim is true: Mahathir - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Malaysia

'Wait and see' if Anwar’s majority claim is true: Mahathir

Mahathir commented that this is “not the first time” his former deputy has claimed that he has majority support.
Nvidia to buy SoftBank's chip division for US$40 bil - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Tech

Nvidia to buy SoftBank's chip division for US$40 bil

SoftBank shares surged as much as 10% on news of the deal and renewed talks for the company going private.

Disruption and Digitalisation

Huawei dodges blanket 5G ban as EU defies Trump

(Jan 30): The European Union stopped short of an outright ban on Huawei Technologies Co and other Chinese 5G suppliers, seeking to navigate a path between warnings from US President Donald Trump and provoking Beijing.

Brexit

Three new year's wishes for Britain and the EU

(Dec 31): The end of the year is a time for closure and new beginnings. As 2019 winds down, that is certainly the case with Brexit. Following the victory of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Tories in the general election this month, it is now

US-China trade war

Trade war enters more dangerous phase

SINGAPORE (Dec 9): Last week was not a good one for world trade and it is only going to get worse.

Markets

Singapore's benchmarks get seal of approval from European Union

(July 31): The European Commission’s seal of approval for Singapore financial benchmarks will allow companies in the European Union to continue trading derivative products linked to the city state’s benchmark interest rates, Singapore’s financial re

Brexit

Brexit on course to be delayed

(Apr 11): Brexit is on course to be delayed until the end of October under a plan agreed by European Union leaders to remove the threat of a chaotic break-up later this week.
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