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Morgan Stanley files for Bitcoin, Solana ETFs in digital assets push
The bank deepens its crypto presence as regulatory clarity under Trump pushes finance companies to adopt digital assets Morgan Stanley is…
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Ley Choon’s mainboard bid set to be a price catalyst
In January 2025, I wrote that Ley Choon Groupmight be a stock to watch, as the provider of underground utilities infrastructure…
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China buys more US soybeans, total purchases near 10 million tons
China’s state stockpiler Sinograin bought 10 US soybean cargoes this week, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday (Jan 6), as the world’s…
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London’s FTSE 100 climbs to record high on energy, defence gains
The UK’s FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Tuesday (Jan 6), holding steady above the 10,000-point mark, with oil and defence stocks…
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China’s central bank pledges to cut RRR, interest rate in 2026
The central bank will make flexible and efficient use of multiple monetary policy China’s central bank said on Tuesday (Jan 6) it will cut…
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Singapore: 30-Year-Old Malaysian Man Arrested at Tuas Checkpoint for Attempted Duty-Unpaid Cigarette Smuggling
A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested after Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers uncovered 150 cartons of duty-unpaid…
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Vietnam Poised to Overtake Thailand in Economic Size as Infrastructure Push Fuels Growth
Vietnam is on course to surpass Thailand in economic size measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) as early as this year, driven…
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Attacks on Fed independence undermine US dollar: ECB’s Villeroy
He says fears of the US weaponising dollar-based payments are driving some to build alternatives The US administration’s criticism of the…
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Dallas Man Arrested After Dating App Meeting with Couple Ends in Fatal Shooting, Claims They Tried to Sexually Assault Him
Dallas police have arrested a man for murder after he allegedly shot a couple he met through an online dating app. According to…
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US dollar slide sharpens case for Singapore stocks, says OCBC equities research head
Reits stand out as they offer good dividend yields with a cushion of at least 5 to 6% Foreign investors seeking to diversify away from US…
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Singapore stocks gain more ground amid mixed regional showing; STI up 1.3%
Across the broader market, losers edge out gainers 284 to 282, after 1.7 billion securities worth S$1.8 billion change hands Singapore…
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Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Fatally Shooting Girlfriend Who was Found Dead in Car Crash
A Salem man has pleaded guilty to murder charges after he fatally shot and killed his girlfriend in 2025. The murder came to light when…
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Prudential announces US$1.2 billion share buyback
The repurchase represents about 3% of its issued share capital, based on the Jan 5 closing price — Prudential will start a fresh share…
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Singapore: Jewel Changi Urges Visitors to Follow Safety Rules After Child gets Injured at Walking Net Attraction
Visitors to Jewel Changi Airport's Walking Net attraction have been reminded to adhere strictly to safety guidelines following an incident…
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Wee Hur plants flag in international schools sector with Wycombe Abbey project in Hougang
Group kicks off new projects with international school JV, Hotel Miramar acquisition and Upper Thomson condo while doubling down on…
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Brokers name Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust as preferred pick for 2026
Phillip Securities and RHB have named Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) as a preferred stock pick in their strategy outlook reports for…
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DayOne Data Centers raises over US$2 billion to fund Europe, Asia expansion
DayOne Data Centers has entered into definitive agreements for over US$2 billion in its Series C equity financing, led by existing…
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Japan's Nikkei marks a closing high on improving corporate profit outlook
Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record closing high on Tuesday (Jan 6) as the outlook for domestic company’s profits improved. The…
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Cathay Pacific CEO says Air China’s HK$1.3 billion stake sale a ‘tactical’ move
Swire Pacific will remain the largest shareholder with a 47.65% stake after the buyback Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Ronald Lam said on…
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AMD unveils new chip for corporate data centres, talks up demand
The company is widely regarded as the closest rival to Nvidia in the market for chips that create and run AI software Advanced Micro…
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China’s Hengyi pushes ahead with Brunei oil refinery expansion
China’s Hengyi Petrochemical will embark on a long-planned expansion of its Brunei oil refinery, more than doubling its capacity in the…
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CEO of Salonpas maker seeks to take the 450 billion yen drug firm private
The Japanese government has been promoting cheaper generic medicines and pushing drugmakers to cut prices as its population ages Hisamitsu…
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Pop Mart adds Mexico production site to boost US supply
POP Mart International Group said a new manufacturing hub in Mexico has started operations, supplying collectible toys to meet surging…
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Revitalised IPO market, policy tailwinds could drive STI past 5,000 by end-2026: analysts
Regional stocks also up, with Japan’s Nikkei index closing at all-time high of 52,518.08 points The Straits Times Index (STI) could breach…