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Bank Indonesia, government allay concerns that 'burden sharing' deal will reduce independence
Indonesia’s government and central bank sought to allay concerns on Monday (Sep 8) about their unusual collaboration to fund government…
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Alibaba is No 1 for China traders ploughing HK$13.5 billion in stock
Renewed optimism over Alibaba Group Holding’s potential in artificial intelligence has turned the stock into Chinese investors’ favourite…
Business
ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on France crisis
The European Central bank (ECB) is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff…
Business
Still ‘more things to be done’ to reap synergies across OCBC: deputy CEO Tan Teck Long
OCBC’s incoming chief executive wants to continue building on the bank’s cross-selling and integration strategy. “We are an integrated…
Business
Still ‘more things to be done’ to reap synergies across OCBC: CEO-designate Tan Teck Long
OCBC’s incoming chief executive wants to continue building on the bank’s cross-selling and integration strategy. “We are an integrated…
News
Female Staff Member at Special Needs School in Arizona Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with Teen Student
A West Valley school employee is accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage student at a school that cares for kids with…
Lifestyle
Korean Travel Influencer Dies After Falling at Mongolian Volcano While Taking Photos
A Korean travel influencer in her 20s has died after falling while taking photos at a volcanic tourist site in northern Mongolia. The…
Business
Competition watchdog launches public consultation on TPG’s proposed privatisation of Econ Healthcare
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is inviting feedback from Monday to Sep 19, 5 pm The country’s competition watchdog…
Business
Competition watchdog seeks public’s views on TPG’s proposed privatisation of Econ Healthcare
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore is inviting feedback from Monday to Sep 19, 5 pm The country’s competition watchdog…
Business
China’s commodities imports rise as seasonal demand revives
China’s commodities imports broadly rose in August as buyers geared up for the increase in industrial activity that usually accompanies…
Business
Rick Davies: Supertramp Co-Founder and Singer Dies Aged 81 After Battle with Cancer as Tributes Pour In
Rick Davies, the legendary musician who co-founded the British rock band Supertramp, has died at the age of 81. Davies died peacefully at…
Business
Asia: Shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yen
Asian markets rose on Monday (Sep 8), with Tokyo up nearly two per cent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign…
Business
Singapore-Johor SEZ helps southern state beat Singapore, Malaysia’s growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, according to a DBS report released on Thursday (Sep 4). The…
Business
Johor-Singapore SEZ helps southern state beat Singapore, Malaysia’s growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, based on a DBS report released on Thursday (Sep 4). The…
Business
mm2 Asia Malaysia unit gets RM1.3 million payment demand from Antenna Entertainments
Media company mm2 Asia on Friday (Sep 5) announced that its subsidiary in Malaysia, MM2 Screen Management, has received a payment demand…
Business
Indonesia bonds set to extend edge over India on rate-cut bets
Investors are favouring Indonesian sovereign debt over Indian bonds in the contest between Asia’s two traditional high-yield markets.…
Business
Gold hovers near record high on US rate-cut expectations
Gold prices held firm near an all-time high on Monday (Sep 8), inching closer to a key US$3,600 level, bolstered by mounting expectations…
Business
CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit offering size 7% higher than estimated at 2.3 billion yuan
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 2.3 billion yuan (414.6 million) offering in the listing of its…
Business
CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit sets Shanghai IPO offering at 2.28 billion yuan, 7% up from earlier estimate
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 2.3 billion yuan (414.6 million) offering in the listing of a Shanghai…
Business
CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit sets Shanghai IPO offering at 2.29 billion yuan, 7% up from earlier estimate
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) will subscribe for 5 per cent of the 2.29 billion yuan (S$410.9 million) offering in the listing of a…
Business
Stocks to watch: Keppel, CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sep 8): Keppel: The asset manager…
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Opec+ casts shadow on Singapore’s glitzy oil bash as surplus looms
AN EXPECTED move by the world’s top oil-producing nations to once again increase output will set the tone for Asia’s biggest gathering of…
Business
From one-man show to SGX: Skylink on track for listing via reverse takeover
Wesley Shen had zero experience in selling any kind of vehicle when he joined the commercial vehicle arm of Toyota dealership Borneo…
Business
China’s rate-cut outlook in doubt as stock rally stirs concern
Angst inside China’s halls of power over a massive stock rally risks delaying another major round of monetary stimulus, pushing the…