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Dovish Bank of Japan policymaker urges pause in rate hikes on US tariff uncertainty
The Bank of Japan must hold off raising interest rates for the time being, its board member Toyoaki Nakamura said on Friday, warning of…
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LNG traders look to increase exports to Malaysia, Indonesia
Traders are looking to capitalise on the strong domestic growth in the two emerging nations Liquefied natural gas (LNG) traders are…
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As US, China reach a trade truce, these are the stocks to buy or avoid
Markets have experienced wild swings since US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on the country’s trading partners. Globally, US and…
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Front Row Acquires Shopify Partner Agency, Build in Amsterdam
Front Row has made its fourth acquisition. The New York-based agency, which works with brands like Kosas, La Mer and more in e-commerce…
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ByteDance aims to match Meta sales in 2025 as TikTok gains steam
Its flagship Chinese video platform Douyin is grappling with waning consumption and advertising spending across the world’s second-largest…
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Meta asks judge to rule that FTC failed to prove its monopoly case
FACEBOOK parent company Meta Platforms asked a federal judge on Thursday to throw out the US Federal Trade Commission’s case accusing it…
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Harvey Norman operator Ossia surges over 40% following privatisation offer from controlling shareholders
The offerors say the company faces a challenging environment in Singapore and abroad Shares of Ossia jumped more than 40 per cent on…
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Australia: Shares hit over two-month high, RBA rate decision in focus
AUSTRALIAN shares jumped to an over two-month high on Friday, led by gains in banks and miners, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s…
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Mapletree Industrial Trust divests three Singapore industrial assets for S$535.3 million
Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) divested three of its Singapore industrial properties to Brookfield Asset Management for S$535.3 million,…
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Stocks to watch: SIA, MIT, Sats, NetLink NBN Trust, Japfa, Amara, LHN
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 16). Singapore Airlines (SIA): The…
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Construction of new hotels picks up in Middle East
The hotel construction pipeline in the Middle East expanded in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 634 projects and 158,656 rooms,…
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Ex-Goldman banker leads China’s push to revive Hong Kong finance
The crowd was taken aback as China’s point person for financial matters in Hong Kong laid out plans to re-energise the city’s markets. Qi…
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Meta delays release of its ‘Behemoth’ AI model: WSJ
Platforms is delaying the release of its flagship “Behemoth” AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal…
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Birkenstock’s Not Worried About Tariffs — Here’s Why
While other brands may be scrambling to figure out how to deal with tariffs, Birkenstock Holding plc has little to worry about on that…
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Microsoft layoffs hit its Silicon Valley workforce
Microsoft is slashing its Silicon Valley workforce. The tech giant, which is based in Washington but also has Bay Area offices, is cutting…
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3 Things to Look for in a Full-Service Marketing Agency
Having the best products or services isn’t enough for your business. The old adage that if you build something, customers will come is an…
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Japfa expected to delist on Jun 10 as court sanctions scheme of arrangement
Last day of trading of its shares will be on May 16; trading in the counter will be suspended from 9 am on May 19 Agri-food company Japfa…
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LHN net profit for H1 rises 8.8% to S$14.1 million
LHN’s net profit for the first half ended March 31 rose 8.8 per cent to S$14.1 million from S$13 million in the year ago period. The real…
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Ossia controlling shareholders offer S$0.16 a share to take it private
The controlling shareholders of Ossia International – group executive chairman Goh Ching Wah, chief executive Goh Ching Huat, and…
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NetLink NBN Trust’s net profit slips 6.9% to S$46.9 million for H2 FY2025
Internet service provider NetLink NBN Trust posted a 6.9 per cent decrease in net profit to S$46.9 million for the second half ended Mar…
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NetLink NBN Trust’s net profit slips 6.9% to S$46.9 million for H2 FY25
Internet service provider NetLink NBN Trust posted a 6.9 per cent decrease in net profit to S$46.9 million for the second half ended Mar…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ $2.4 Billion Deal for Foot Locker Could Be Big Boon for Nike + More Key Takeaways
On the heels of Skechers’ $9 billion go-private deal last week, all eyes are now on Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s $2.4 billion move to buy…
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IEA predicts slower oil demand growth for the rest of 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday (May 15) that economic headwinds combined with record sales of electric vehicles…
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Benito Skinner on ‘Overcompensating,’ Core Love Stories and Turning Cringe Into Comedy
“I go right back into my old ways,” Benito Skinner says. It’s been roughly a week that Skinner, now a Los Angeles resident, has been back…