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China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300%
China has more than quadrupled its exports of steel in semi-finished form so far this year, adding to an unprecedented flood of the metal…
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Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and…
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Danantara seeking 50 trillion rupiah in bonds from ‘patriot’ investors
The fund has collected an estimated US$7 billion in dividends from state-owned enterprises that have been shifted under its supervision…
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Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud Amid Ongoing Feud with Central Bank
President Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday following accusations of mortgage fraud. Her firing virtually ensures…
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BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe
Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the…
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Asia: Stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats
ASIAN stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual…
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Mitsubishi Corp buys strategic stake in Singapore’s Fullerton Health
Japan’s Mitsubishi giant has bought a minority stake in Singapore healthcare solutions provider Fullerton Health. Fullerton’s statement on…
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GIC in talks to invest in Goodman’s data centres: report
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is considering a proposal to invest in data centre assets owned by Australian property firm Goodman…
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Haidilao down most since April after hotpot chain sales decline
Consumers in China are turning frugal as concerns around a slowing economy affect investment and consumption Haidilao International…
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Hyundai to lift US investment to US$26 billion after Lee visit
Hyundai Motor Group will increase its investment in the US to US$26 billion to 2028, as it seeks to expand autos, steel and robotics…
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Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers
PERPLEXITY AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search…
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14 Singapore companies in fast-rising sectors are in Forbes Asia ‘100 to Watch’ 2025 list
India-based firms feature 18 times, while Singapore-based ones are tied for second with Japan-based companies Fourteen Singapore companies…
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Heir to Malaysian fortune seeks US$200 million for private markets
Rachel Lau plans to take majority stakes of 50% to 80% in international companies and help them with their expansion in South-east Asia…
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Mastercard appoints Richard Wormald as new president for Asia-Pacific
Mastercard announced on Tuesday (Aug 26) that Richard Wormald, who is currently division president, Australasia at the company, will be…
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Mastercard appoints new president for Asia-Pacific
Mastercard announced on Tuesday (Aug 26) that Richard Wormald, who is currently division president, Australasia at the company, will be…
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AirTrunk seals A$16 billion refinancing, plans fresh sales to fuel expansion
AirTrunk has closed an A$16 billion (S$13.3 billion) refinancing, the largest sustainability-linked financing ever in Asia-Pacific and…
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Frasers Property unit to buy rest of Yishun 10 mall from Frasers Centrepoint Trust for S$34.5 million
Frasers Property is proposing to buy the remaining properties at Yishun 10 mall it does not yet own from Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT).…
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Frasers Property unit to buy rest of Yishun 10 complex from Frasers Centrepoint Trust for S$34.5 million
Frasers Property is proposing to buy the remaining properties at Yishun 10 complex that it does not as yet own from Frasers Centrepoint…
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Thomson Medical surges 38.8% to 1.5-year high on news JS-SEZ mega project
Thomson Medical shares soared in early trade on Tuesday (Aug 26) after the group unveiled plans for an RM18 billion (S$5.5 billion)…
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Peter Lim’s Thomson Medical surges 38.8% to 1.5-year high on news of JS-SEZ mega project
Thomson Medical shares soared in early trade on Tuesday (Aug 26) after the group unveiled plans for an RM18 billion (S$5.5 billion)…
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Peter Lim’s Thomson Medical surges 22.4% on news of JS-SEZ mega project
With over 200 million shares having changed hands on Tuesday, it is the most heavily-traded counter by volume Thomson Medical shares rose…
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Trump says he will continue to make deals like Intel one
Under the agreement, the US will purchase a 9.9% stake in the company for US$8.9 billion President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 25) said…
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Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Thomson Medical, Marco Polo Marine
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Aug 26): Frasers Property, Frasers…
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Pinault family is exploring options for Puma, including a sale
The Pinault family has reached out to potential buyers of Puma after the German sports brand lost about half of its market value in the…