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Morgan Stanley looks to expand in Asia as markets deregulate
Morgan Stanley is pushing to expand its footprint in Asia, betting on a more favourable business outlook and growing opportunities in…
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S-E Asia semiconductor stocks: Tariff risks vs AI boom
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts indicate target prices that are mostly higher It has been a disparate picture for…
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BlackRock’s HPS invests US$50 million in Malaysia’s Teleport for Asia debut
Investment Partners has invested US$50 million in Malaysian logistics firm Teleport, marking the global private credit firm’s first deal…
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UOB closes 2.3% higher following Asia market rebound; Macquarie upgrades stock
It has potential for a ‘relative-value catch-up play’, with headwinds set to abate this earnings season Shares of UOB rose on Thursday…
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Bain makes binding FineToday bid, eyes Asia beauty market: sources
FineToday operates in 11 Asia markets, including South Korea and Singapore, with China its second-largest after Japan Bain Capital has…
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Stocks to watch: SGX, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Boustead Singapore, Jumbo Group
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jan 20): Singapore Exchange (SGX):…
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Nasdaq-listed eToro to roll out SGX stocks on platform in Asia expansion push
Nasdaq-listed investment platform eToro is stepping up its focus on the Asia-Pacific as a key area for future growth, with Singapore…
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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
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KKR Asia credit fund draws 75% new investors as decoupling rises
The optimism around Asian private credit runs counter to a broader global pullback KKR raised three-quarters of its US$2.5 billion Asia…
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Asia loan bankers brace for competition, thinner margins in 2026
Loan bankers in Asia are bracing for an increasingly competitive market that is squeezing the returns they earn on lending, as they…
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Senior loan bankers depart Mizuho, SMBC after Asia volumes slump
SEVERAL senior loan bankers at Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. have left their roles in Asia, amid a slump in…
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Morgan Stanley lifts Asia bonuses 20% after record revenue haul
Despite a record year in Asia, the bank cautions against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation Morgan Stanley…
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Singapore Exchange proposes bond futures for India, South-east Asia
THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) held multiple calls with treasury officials from global banks about introducing futures tied to some Asian…
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Global AI race shows Asia leading as stocks start 2026 with bang
Strong fundamentals and higher earnings growth potential are reinforcing the move ASIA’S technology stocks began 2026 on a tear, with…
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This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The…
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Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region Ride-hailing…
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Asia bankers fear US scrutiny of loans involving chips, China
The backlash against US capital flowing into an AI ecosystem linked to Chinese firms can be swift SOME bankers in Asia are starting to…
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Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree receives letter of demand for S$1.2 million
Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced that it received a letter of demand from UOB for nearly S$1.2…
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Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree dives 17% on news of payment demand from UOB
Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced that it received a letter of demand from UOB for nearly S$1.2…
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mm2 Asia unit receives S$200,000 payment demand from creditor
This is the third demand for payment that mm2 Asia’s subsidiaries have received in two weeks A unit of the embattled entertainment group…
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UBS 25-year Asia veteran departs ahead of new wave of job cuts
The Zurich-based firm is set to begin another set of job cuts in mid-January, according to sources UBS Group’s Eric Lafon has left the…
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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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Saudi Arabia cuts flagship oil price to Asia for a third month
The International Energy Agency has forecast a glut of about 3.8 million barrels a day for this year Saudi Arabia dropped the price of its…
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Two currency bets in Asia flash warning signs as year-end nears
Moves in precious metals have also contributed to swings in the region’s currencies Some of Asia’s strongest currency trends are starting…