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Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short by over S$200 million; 10-year return down at 2.69%
The latest tranche offers a first-year interest rate of 2.49%, declining from 2.73% in April’s issuance The latest Singapore Savings Bond…
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Honda global vehicle output drops 9% in Q1
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company reported a 3.4% fall in global production to 329,664 units in March 2025, from 341,092 units in the…
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Latest NZ$2.80-per-share offer by CDL Kiwi unit still ‘too low and inadequate’: M&C New Zealand
The independent directors of Millennium and Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) do not recommend shareholders of MCK to accept the increase…
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Inventory Management: Stop the Bleeding
Managing inventory effectively is essential for any business that wants to stay afloat and thrive. Poor inventory management can lead to…
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Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the Bukom refining complex, is planning to bid for ExxonMobil’s petrol stations in…
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Mortgagee listings climb in Q1 as interest rate strains hit market: Knight Frank
Mortgagee listings in Singapore property auctions rose in the first quarter of 2025 as distressed sales due to the last two years of high…
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Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential buyout by Toyota Motor
Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record on Monday (Apr 28) after Japanese automaker Toyota said it was…
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Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
Australian stock exchange operator ASX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust gross profit rises 4% in Q1
CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s (Clas) managers said on Monday (Apr 28) that the trust’s gross profit rose 4 per cent year on year in the first…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Seatrium, Olam group, Capitaland Ascott Trust, YZJ Financial, iFast
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 28). ST Engineering: The group…
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CapitaLand Investment’s launch of new C-Reit comes as it takes long-term view of China business
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) holds a long-term view of its business in China where it has built a strong foundation as part of the…
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The 14 Best Wedding Guest Dresses to Look Beautiful and Stunning for Any Ceremony This Season
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to…
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China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
China’s top market regulator said on Sunday (Apr 27) that it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison’s planned sale of most of its…
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S-Reits rebound from early April sell-off
Real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) have rebounded strongly over the past two weeks, in line with the broader recovery in…
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The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A young female South African doctor has sparked a nationwide conversation about a form of domestic abuse often shrouded in silence -…
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Bitcoin Rebounds to $83K After Sharp Fall, Global Crypto Market Shows Mixed Trends in March 2025
Only two months ago, on January 20th, 2025, with President Trump's inauguration, Bitcoin reached its all-time high price of $109,350. The…
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Only Google can run Chrome, company’s browser chief tells judge
Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its popular Chrome web browser has today, given its…
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US: Stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week
Wall Street stocks overcame early weakness Friday (Apr 26) to push higher for a fourth straight positive session, following gains in most…
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Hudson’s Bay Extends Liquidation to Entire Fleet
After triggering liquidations at 86 locations across Canada, the Hudson’s Bay Co. has decided to liquidate its remaining six Hudson’s Bay…
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How Startups Use Internal Tokens to Motivate Teams
Startups thrive on passion, hustle, and a shared mission. But keeping teams aligned, energised, and motivated, especially when funds are…
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Tencent Music in talks to buy Ximalaya for US$2.4 billion
Tencent Music Entertainment Group is in advanced talks to buy Chinese podcasting startup Ximalaya in a US$2.4 billion deal that would…
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Toyota chairman proposes record buyout of its supplier at US$42 billion valuation
Toyota Motor chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed a buyout of supplier Toyota Industries, people familiar with the matter said, seeking to…
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BYD first-quarter profit soars, beating Tesla on another metric
BYD’s net income in the first quarter jumped to 9.15 billion yuan (S$1.7 billion), overtaking Tesla on another key metric and signalling a…