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Singapore key to HSBC’s global wealth strategy, says its bank’s wealth head here
As HSBC undergoes a global overhaul of its operations, Singapore remains a key priority of the bank’s strategy to “future-proof” itself,…
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China’s margin trades surge to record as stock rally extends
The world’s second-biggest stock market has embarked on a surprise rally in recent months, partly reflecting optimism that China’s…
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China’s margin trades surge to a record amid stock rally
Chinese investors are borrowing a record amount of cash to buy local stocks, further fuelling a months-long rally that has largely been…
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BOJ should keep raising interest rates, Deputy Governor Himino says
[KUSHIRO, Japan] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Tuesday it would be appropriate to continue raising interest rates in…
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Trump’s World Liberty token falls in first day of trading
The digital tokens backing the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, fell in value on Monday (Sep 1) in their…
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Gold hovers near record high on US rate-cut hopes, soft dollar
Gold prices climbed to a more than four-month high on Tuesday (Sep 2), inching closer to the all-time high touched in April, supported by…
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Gold hits record high as US rate-cut hopes, softer dollar boost appeal
Gold prices climbed to an all-time high on Tuesday (Sep 2), extending gains to a sixth session on the back of a weaker US dollar and…
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Fu Yu provides updates on probe into its supply chain arm
Fu Yu Corporation has confirmed that its unit’s US$3 million payment to a third party, that has been the subject of a probe, was made for…
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Westpac to hire hundreds of bankers in business lending push
It’s expanding this presence with three new service centres in regional New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania Westpac Banking plans to…
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Asia fund beating 95% of peers is bullish on chip gear makers
Chinese chipmakers are trading at a four-year high versus their US peers, but a top fund manager still sees pockets of opportunity among…
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Singapore Paincare receives letters of claim worth S$350,000 to S$450,000
Medical services company Singapore Paincare has received letters of claim worth between S$350,000 and S$450,000, it said in a bourse…
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Amazon to invest NZ$7.5 billion in New Zealand data centres
Amazon has formally launched cloud services in New Zealand and dusted off a plan first announced in 2021 to invest more than NZ$7.5…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, ComfortDelGro, Nio, Fu Yu Corp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Sep 2): ST Engineering and…
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Japan Post Bank to launch digital yen in 2026
Japan Post Bank said it would launch a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026 to make it more convenient for its depositors to make digital…
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Israeli forces kill pregnant woman and her unborn baby in Gaza City assault
The Israeli military has killed a pregnant woman and her unborn baby near the Shati refugee camp as it continued its large-scale assault…
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Europe: Stoxx 600 ends higher on defence boost; Novo Nordisk jumps after Wegovy data
European shares finished marginally higher on Monday (Sep 1), supported by defence stocks, while Novo Nordisk gained after data showed its…
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Mizuho plans more dealmaking to become top Asia investment bank
Mizuho Financial Group is aiming to become Asia’s top investment bank by bolstering equity underwriting and M&A advisory, seeking to…
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Asian Markets Mixed as Japan Tech Slide Offsets China AI Strength
Asian markets started the week on a mixed footing, with Japan's Nikkei weighing on regional sentiment, but Chinese markets continued their…
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Emily Blunt Shines on the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet in Metallic Gold Heels
Emily Blunt took a break from filming the highly anticipated “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York, jetting off to Italy to attend the…
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How Linda Steadmans Balances a Glamorous Modeling Career with Mental Health Advocacy and Personal Healing
From Glossy Covers to Purposeful Change Linda Steadmans’s journey is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of glamour, vulnerability,…
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Singapore: 48-Year-Old Man Arrested for Involvement in Multiple Theft Cases
A 48-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of theft cases. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that they…
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Revolut begins secondary share sale at US$75 billion valuation
The deal will cement the company’s status as one of the most valuable fintechs on the planet Revolut has kicked off a process for some…
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2 Drivers Rushed to Hospital After Car Collision at Singapore's Choa Chu Kang
Two men were hospitalized following an accident in Choa Chu Kang involving both of their vehicles on Sunday, August 31. The police and…
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Singapore: Motorcyclist, 20, Arrested for Performing Dangerous Stunt During Routine Traffic Police Check at ECP
A 20-year-old male was arrested for hazardous driving when the Traffic Police (TP) conducted a regular check at East Coast Park in the…