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China’s Zeekr reports EV deliveries in October nearly doubled, clocks its best monthly numbers
ZEEKR EV cars are displayed at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2024. Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr said Thursday its deliveries surged by 92% in October from a year ago, helping the company clock its best month at 25,049 vehicles. That beat the prior record of […]
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Chinese EV maker BYD’s quarterly sales overtook Tesla’s for the first time
New cars, among them new China-built electric vehicles of the company BYD, are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. Yves Herman | Reuters Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported third-quarter revenue that topped that of behemoth rival Tesla for the first time. On Wednesday, BYD reported revenue for the three […]
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He’s British, she’s Australian. Here’s their trick to traveling 10,000 miles — with kids in tow
I’m proud to call the tiny sugarcane farming community of Ingham, Australia, my hometown. It boasts blue skies, sandy beaches and Australia’s longest single-drop waterfall. But its location — at the northern end of the state of Queensland — is a problem for me. Lured by the desire to explore Europe, I left for London […]
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Tokyo Metro’s IPO could drive momentum in the Japanese market as Chinese listings dry up
In Japan’s biggest initial public offering in six years, Tokyo Metro raised 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) after pricing its shares at 1,200 yen apiece, according to the company’s regulatory filing on Tuesday. Miho Uranaka | Reuters Tokyo Metro’s initial public offering could drive momentum in the Japanese market and attract more companies into the […]
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Singapore keeps monetary policy steady as third-quarter growth picks up
A view of Singapore’s skyline and Marina Bay. Fraser Hall | The Image Bank | Getty Images Singapore’s central bank on Monday left its monetary settings unchanged, as expected, as data showed the economy perked up in the third quarter though analysts are betting on a loosening in policy early next year to guard against external […]
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Goldman Sachs just refreshed its conviction lists of global stocks, giving 3 over 20% upside
Goldman Sachs has refreshed its lists of top global stock picks, adding some and removing others. The stocks are featured in the investment bank’s “Conviction List – Directors’ Cut,” which it says offers a “curated and active” list of buy-rated stocks. They are selected by a subcommittee in each region which “collaborate with each sector […]
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Meet the Singapore-based telco disruptor with the knack for a viral campaign
Circles is a tech start-up with an ambition to shake up the telecommunications industry – and an unconventional marketing strategy to match. Circles is a tech start-up with an ambition to shake up the telecommunications industry – and an unconventional marketing strategy to match. “For the longest time, the telco industry has been talking about the […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Is China’s stock market rally behind Indian equity losses?
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story The investment world has quickly swapped its insignia over the past couple of weeks. […]
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He flies business and first class multiple times a year — all on credit card points
For most travelers, flying in business and first class, especially on international flights, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A business class ticket can cost up to five times more than an economy ticket on Singapore Airlines — and a whopping 13 times more for a first-class one. As a result, these cabins are often booked by […]
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From guns to Trump: See which factors are deterring travelers from visiting the U.S.
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which surveyed 6,000 international travelers from the six countries — showed that respondents perceived Hawaii to be the safest state in terms of gun violence, while […]
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