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The stars are aligning for Lendlease Reit to transform into a pure-play retail landlord
The potential sale of the trust’s Sky Complex office property and acquisition of PLQ Mall should excite unitholders Lendlease Global…
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Asia’s public markets must maintain performance and growth to drive inflows, GIC, Danantara executives say
Improving corporate governance help markets perform and allow for exits, so private equity performance can follow Strong public markets in…
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Underpinned by rate-cut optimism, STI, DBS break records
Benchmark index closes up 1.7% at 4,395.21 points; lender advances 2.4% to S$52.84 The blue-chip gauge of the Republic, the Straits Times…
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BYD-linked consortium wins Singapore contract to trial autonomous buses in public
The vehicles will be piloted on services 400 and 191 for three years, starting in the second half of 2026 The Land Transport Authority…
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Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore
British lender also relocates senior banker from London as it expands coverage across Asia Barclays Private Bank in Singapore has hired…
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LNG demand for ships set to at least double by 2030 globally
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel will at least double by 2030 as abundant supply and rising emissions regulations…
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South Korea’s property market rally clouds case for central bank rate cut
South Korea’s property market extended its rally to a 35th week, with price gains accelerating despite government measures to cool demand…
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New clients will drive ESG revival: UBS wealth executive
A new wave of investors and private banking clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions for their portfolios, according to a…
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‘Not goodbye but see you soon’: Gong Cha to relaunch in Singapore in 2026, says global CEO
Bubble tea brand Gong Cha will be relaunching in Singapore in 2026 with new franchisees, its global chief executive said on Thursday (Oct…
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US offers to buy stakes in Australian critical minerals companies
The American government has already taken equity holdings in US-listed critical minerals companies The US government has offered to buy…
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Dealmakers see Apac getting back on track after big M&A misses
Multinationals are reviewing their global assets; private equity firms pressured to return money to investors Rainmakers in Asia-Pacific…
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Asia: Markets surge on US rate hopes, tech fired by chip deal
Tech companies have been at the forefront of a surge across markets this year as investors pile into all things linked to artificial…
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Renault weighs making cars with China’s Chery in South America
Renault and China’s Chery Automobile are in talks to partner on carmaking and sales in South America as both manufacturers pursue growth…
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Indonesia’s central bank faces growing threats to independence
As governments look to raise spending and borrow more, investors have reacted by selling longer-dated bonds in US, Europe and Japan…
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Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritise Meta-like AI glasses
Apple has hit pause on a planned overhaul to its Vision Pro headset to redirect resources towards a more urgent effort: developing smart…
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Cordlife tumbles 18% following notice of potential one-year suspension
The group says it is assessing the risks and uncertainties which could affect its ability to continue as a going concern Shares of…
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Gold’s record rally pauses as US dollar ticks up
The US government has shut down much of its operations, potentially putting thousands of federal jobs at risk Gold eased on Thursday (Oct…
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Nio’s deliveries rise 64.1% to 34,749 in September, led by mass-market Onvo brand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio delivered 34,749 vehicles in September, its delivery update released on Wednesday (Oct 1)…
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Samsung, SK Hynix shares climb after chips deal with OpenAI
As part of the agreement, the partners will help Seoul develop a domestic AI ecosystem, something many governments are exploring to try…
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Cordlife weighs ability to continue as a going concern as potential one-year suspension looms
If the halt takes effect, the cord-blood bank will continue to incur fixed fees and other operating expenses while business activities…
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S-Reits: Analysts are positive on prospect of more rate cuts, giving top picks
Expected US rate cuts of 125 basis points from September 2025 to March 2026 ‘augur well’ for S-Reits, says Citi Further US Fed interest…
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Starbucks, Burger King overhaul China strategies
The coffee giant has positioned itself as a premium coffee brand in China since entering the market in 1999 STARBUCKS and Burger King are…
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Stocks to watch: Yangzijiang Financial, Cordlife, mm2 Asia, Nio
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Oct 2): Yangzijiang Financial: The…
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Yahoo nears deal to sell AOL to Italy’s Bending Spoons for US$1.4 billion
Yahoo is in advanced talks to sell AOL to Italian technology company Bending Spoons for about US$1.4 billion, four sources familiar with…