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Singapore shares slide on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286 as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities…
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DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sees job cuts of 4,000 temp staff as AI replaces roles
DBS Group Holdings plans to cut about 4,000 of its contract and temporary staff workforce over the next three years as artificial…
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SGX shares climb more than 5% after MAS review group unveils plans to boost stock market
Initiatives include a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme to strengthen the fund management ecosystem Shares of the Singapore…
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Meet Salon C. Lundman, Where Christoffer Lundman Brings Intellect and Quirk Into Quiet Luxury
LONDON — Salon C. Lundman was one of the new brands that got buyers talking this past Paris Men’s Fashion Week. At its first time hosting…
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From tech to financial services: Layoffs and job cuts in 2025
RETRENCHMENTS and unemployment have been widespread in the first two months of 2025, with job cuts announced across various industries.…
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Indonesia launches new multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund
Prabowo Subianto has ordered sweeping cuts across government to fund his key campaign pledges including the new investment vehicle (Bagus…
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Gold steady near record highs amid tariff concerns, inflation data awaited
GOLD prices steadied near an all-time high on Monday (Feb 24), supported by concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, while…
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Indonesia launches Danantara investment fund, channelling US$20 billion into 20 strategic projects
Indonesia has officially launched the Danantara investment fund on Monday (Feb 24), a high-stakes, multibillion-dollar initiative designed…
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WiseTech board quits as founder Richard White wins power struggle
WISETECH Global’s founder and largest shareholder Richard White appears to have triumphed in a high-level power dispute after almost every…
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Stocks to watch: Olam, Raffles Medical, Sats, UOB, CapitaLand India Trust, Venture
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 24): Olam: The group on Monday…
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Gold market ructions drive Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in…
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Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale: report
Bain is believed to have offered a valuation of more than 700 billion yen for York Holdings JAPAN’S Seven & i Holdings, operator of the…
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Nasdaq soars to new heights: What investors should know
ON FEB 19, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 achieved record highs, climbing by 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent, respectively. Their upward…
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Can MAS Review Group’s S$5 Billion Boost Revive the SGX?
An effective overhaul of the ecosystem could depend on the full set of measures, due to be released by August THE full update on the…
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Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…
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Shein’s annual profit down by more than a third: report
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday (Feb 22) reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to US$334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett…
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Wee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional…
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Healthcare S-Reits are here to stay
HEALTHCARE real estate investment trusts (Reits) have been the best-performing Reit subsector in the year to date as at Feb 20, recording…
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Sales Forecasting: Crystal Ball Not Required
Sales forecasting can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and templates, you can create forecasts…
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Everything to Know About Skims Sales: Top Editor-tested Bi-annual and Black Friday Deals to Expect in 2025
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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China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end
X9 electric vehicles by Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng, waiting to be loaded on a ship headed for Thailand (Pedro Pardo) One of China's…