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Fight for private equity talent in Asia heats up
The recent furore between US banking giants and private equity (PE) firms over the poaching of junior analysts from the banks has brought…
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Should OCBC's incoming CEO pursue a transformative acquisition?
Helen Wong made waves when she was appointed group chief executive of OCBC in April 2021 – becoming the first female to lead a major local…
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US charges Chinese nationals with Nvidia chips export breach
Two Chinese nationals were arrested this week on charges that they sent tens of millions of US dollars worth of advanced AI chips made by…
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US plans record US$100 billion bill sale as borrowing needs mount
The US government plans to borrow US$100 billion in a single Treasury debt sale this week, an unprecedented figure that showcases both the…
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Europe: Shares end higher on earnings optimism, US rate cut hopes
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by better-than-expected corporate earnings and renewed optimism that the Federal Reserve…
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US: Stocks fall as markets monitor trade talks
Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday as markets monitored ongoing trade talks ahead of new tariff hikes set to take effect later this…
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EuroSports Global executive chairman and CEO Melvin Goh not stepping down despite being charged
Board decides he is suitable to continue his current roles after nominating committee re-assesses the matter Catalist-listed luxury…
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Wall Street and Global Markets Rise as Weak Jobs Data Fuels Fed Cut Expectations
Global markets climbed for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, on optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve could cut rates as early as next…
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Keppel lowers prices on the sale of stakes in Saigon Sport City
Keppel has amended the terms of the sale of its 70 per cent stake in Saigon Sport City, with the prices lower than earlier announced, a…
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US: Wall Street opens higher on rate cut hopes; earnings in spotlight
Wall Street futures opened higher on Tuesday (Aug 5), supported by ongoing optimism over potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts,…
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B2B Marketing Isn't About Platforms, It's About People
You’ve heard it, and I have, too — “We need to focus our B2B marketing on LinkedIn because that’s where business professionals are.” This…
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Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust prices S$200 million of green notes at 2.45%
Proceeds will be used to finance or refinance eligible green projects of MPACT and its subsidiaries, says Reit manager Mapletree Pan Asia…
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Apollo draws US$61 billion in record quarter, but less from wealth
Apollo Capital Management reported record earnings from fees in the second quarter, driven by a boost in lending activity and a bump in…
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Elon Musk’s politics hit Tesla sales in Europe’s biggest car markets
Tesla’s new car registrations in Britain and Germany, Europe’s biggest auto markets, more than halved in July from a year earlier, as CEO…
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Wall Street bonus pool to grow as bank revenue boosted by rally
The outlook for Wall Street bonuses is improving, with payouts now set to rise across most sectors of the finance industry as the market…
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F&N’s 9-month profit dips 3.9% to S$118.2 million, despite 10% revenue growth
Beverage maker Fraser and Neave (F&N) posted a net profit of S$118.2 million for the nine months ended Jun 30, a 3.9 per cent decrease…
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Singapore shares boosted by retail sales growth; STI up 0.3%
The Straits Times Index (STI) settled higher on Tuesday (Aug 5) for the second consecutive session, supported by stronger-than-expected…
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Alibaba to shut premium Hema X outlets after rivalry heats up
The move marks a strategic retreat from a model that failed to gain traction against Walmart’s Sam’s Club and Costco Wholesale Alibaba…
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Hong Kong resumes currency intervention spree amid low rates
Hong Kong’s brief pause from defending its beleaguered currency proved to be short lived, as the authorities were forced to buy local…
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Hugo Boss Sales Rise in Q2, Operating Profit Up 15%
BERLIN – German menswear specialist Hugo Boss managed to hold onto growth in the second quarter of 2025. The brand saw sales rise 1…
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TSMC cracks down on potential trade secret breach, initiates legal action
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it had launched legal proceedings and taken disciplinary action…
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Hong Kong asks insurers to return investing roles from Singapore
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital. Over the…
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Hong Kong asks insurers to move investing roles from Singapore, in push to compete on talent
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital. Over the…
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US explores better location trackers for AI chips, official says
The US is exploring ways to equip chips with better location-tracking capabilities, a senior official said, underscoring Washington’s…