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IVAS expands valuation programme across Asia, develops new global standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to…
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Business valuation body signs MOUs for training support, develops new standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to…
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Business valuation body signs MOUs with training partners, develops new standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to…
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Thai central bank sees room for accommodative policy in face of second-half challenges
Thailand’s monetary policy should remain accommodative as the economy will face multiple headwinds in the second half of this year,…
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Malaysia makes contingency plans for agriculture exports under EU deforestation rules
Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a “standard…
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An 83-year-old pizza mogul returns to save 3,500 Domino’s
Billionaire Jack Cowin built a fast-food empire by bringing fried chicken to 1960s Australia. Now, at 83, he’s back to attempt a…
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An 83-year-old pizza mogul returns to save 3,500 Domino’s stores
Billionaire Jack Cowin built a fast-food empire by bringing fried chicken to 1960s Australia. Now, at 83, he’s back to attempt a…
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Asia: Markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings
ASIAN markets diverged on Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US…
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Temasek’s SeaTown closes third private credit fund after raising more than US$612 million
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (Aug 27) it has closed its third private credit…
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Temasek’s SeaTown raises more than US$612 million in first close of third private credit fund
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (Aug 27) it has closed its third private credit…
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Temasek’s SeaTown raises more than US$612m for third private credit fund
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (Aug 27) that it has closed its third private…
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Seatrium falls by nearly 4% as Keppel’s arbitration for claim in Brazil corruption case begins
Shares of Seatrium fell by close to 4 per cent in early trade on Wednesday (Aug 27), a day after news broke that Keppel will begin…
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SD Guthrie plans industrial park in Malaysia’s data centre hub
SD Guthrie, the world’s biggest oil palm planter by acreage, is positioning itself to tap into the data-centre boom as it looks to develop…
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Gold edges lower as US dollar firms, but Fed turmoil limits losses
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday (Aug 27), pressured by an uptick in the US dollar, although renewed concerns over the US central…
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Prudential H1 new business profit up 12% at US$1.26 billion
The growth is supported by higher annual premium equivalent sales and margin expansion Prudential on Wednesday (Aug 27) announced that its…
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Prudential H1 new business profit rises 12% to US$1.26 billion; Singapore second-largest contributor to growth
Prudential on Wednesday (Aug 27) announced that its new business profit – a measure of profitability for insurance businesses – rose to…
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Stocks to watch: Prudential, OCBC, Keppel, Seatrium, SingPost, CICT, Wing Tai
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 27): Prudential: Its new…
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Stocks to watch: Prudential, OCBC, Keppel, Seatrium, SingPost, Wing Tai
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 27): Prudential: Its new…
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Australian grocer Woolworths posts 19% drop in annual profit
RALIA’S Woolworths Group reported a 19 per cent drop in its full-year underlying profit on Wednesday, as lower spending by customers…
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Wala Wala Cafe Bar to stay on in Holland Village
There is good news for fans of popular local nightlife hot spot Wala Wala Cafe Bar at Holland Village – it is no longer closing. In June,…
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Australia housing dysfunction mirrored in central bank’s blowout rebuild
When Australia’s central bank resolved to refurbish its 1960s-era Sydney headquarters in 2018, it hardly expected the project would fall…
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Apple to hold fall event on September 9, new iPhones expected
The company is expected to showcase new entry-level, high-end Apple Watches, upgraded iPad Pros and a faster version of the Vision Pro…
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Apple to hold fall event on Sep 9, new iPhones expected
The company is expected to showcase new entry-level, high-end Apple Watches, upgraded iPad Pros and a faster version of the Vision Pro…
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Kroger lays off 1,000 corporate workers in cost-cutting move
Kroger is laying off nearly 1,000 corporate employees as the grocery-store operator moves to trim costs and simplify its business…