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Chinese chipmakers race to IPO after back-to-back listings surge
Chinese chipmakers are rushing to the initial public offering (IPO) market, raising funds that are key to the nation’s goal of…
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Seven & i’s IPO of US arm hinges on faster turnaround, CEO says
Seven & i Holdings’ chief executive is pressing its US convenience-stores business to deliver a faster turnaround as the retailer seeks a…
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Singapore market reforms may lift sentiment in 2026 despite geopolitical, trade uncertainty
Investors should focus on companies with credible and clearly stated plans to drive shareholder value Back in early June, I mentioned…
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After a tepid 2025, cautious optimism is building for private equity in 2026
More sectors could become attractive to investors next year as valuations are largely reset The expected rebound in the private-equity…
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Keppel Reit eyes diversification into retail with focus on Singapore
Keppel Reit remains anchored in Singapore despite its foray into Australian retail Keppel Reit is charting a more diversified growth path…
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Emerging markets bring high hopes for 2026 after stellar year
This year’s capital rush into the sector is a sign more investors are allocating to a sector that’s been out of favour after years of…
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Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
By Kantaro Komiya, Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova NIIGATA, Japan, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to…
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Waymos froze, blocked traffic during San Francisco power outage
Waymo’s driverless ride services were a high-profile victim of a power outage that affected large swaths of San Francisco, with cars…
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James Ransone: 'Wire Actor' Dies by Suicide Aged 46 after Suffering from Mental Health Issues for Years
James Ransone, the actor best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka on "The Wire" and appearing in several other HBO productions, has died at…
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Raf Simons Is Selling Archives, Stock at Dover Street Market Ginza
STREET SIGNS: Raf Simons is giving hype beasts in Tokyo a chance to score a piece of streetwear history — perhaps even a holy grail. The…
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San Francisco Plunges into Darkness after Power Outage Impacts 130K Homes and Brings Self-Driving Cars to a Halt in Middle of Streets
San Francisco was thrown into complete darkness on Saturday night after a major power outage knocked out electricity across nearly 30…
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In three incidents, Air Force strikes suspects attempting to cross Yellow Line in northern Gaza
IDF said IAF strikes targeted terrorists who crossed the yellow line and approached troops in northern Gaza, posing an immediate threat.…
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Vietnam on Track for Record Tourism Year with Arrivals Nearing 21 Million
Vietnam is on track to welcome a record 21 million foreign visitors this year, cementing its position as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing…
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Bilateral Trade Between Vietnam and Singapore Hits New Peak of S$36B in 11 Months
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore hit a record high in the first 11 months of the year, reaching S$36 billion (US$27.8 billion) and…
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Six Indonesians Arrested After Attempted Unlawful Entry into Singapore
Six Indonesian men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, December 21, after they were detected entering Singapore illegally by sea,…
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AI model developer MiniMax passes Hong Kong stock exchange listing hearing
CHINESE artificial intelligence (AI) startup MiniMax has passed a Hong Kong stock exchange listing hearing, according to a stock exchange…
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Why investors are betting on nuclear fusion even as it remains elusive
Interest in fusion has been further fuelled by the proliferation of data centres, as tech firm hunt for sources to power their cloud…
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Fed’s Hammack signals holding rates steady for months
FEDERAL Reserve Bank of Cleveland president Beth Hammack said she saw no need to change US interest rates for months ahead after the…
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Record US$350 billion deals boom fuels upbeat M&A outlook in Japan
Corporate governance reforms aimed at improving shareholder returns are helping to transform country into a hive of activity IT HAS been a…
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The Burgled Louvre’s Stolen-Art Expert
I went to look a bit on the Louvre’s website to see the provenance and discovered the recency of the acquisitions. The absence of…
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Bridgewater expands equity ownership for employees after blowout year
Hedge fund Bridgewater Associates plans to expand its employee ownership initiative next year, which will see more than 60 per cent of…
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Morgan Stanley seen as front-runner for SpaceX IPO: sources
Morgan Stanley is emerging as a leading contender for a key role in SpaceX’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), as the bank’s…
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SoftBank races to fulfil US$22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end: sources
SoftBank Group is racing to close a US$22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end through an array of cash-raising schemes,…
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Nine killed in mass shooting in South Africa
At least nine people have been killed and 10 injured in a shooting in the Bekkersdal township west of Johannesburg in South Africa. Armed…