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US: Dow hits record high at open on rate-cut optimism, UnitedHealth boost
The blue-chip Dow opened at a record high on Friday (Aug 15), as UnitedHealth’s shares jumped after Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in…
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Malaysia’s Petronas to boost international portfolio to 60% over next decade
The firm will build on its current international portfolio by integrating its domestic expertise with global partnerships Malaysia’s state…
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India’s RBI said to have sold at least US$5 billion to boost rupee
If the trend persists, it could become RBI’s largest month of net dollar sales since January India’s central bank sold US dollars across…
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Australian shares log record closing high on lithium boost
Australian shares rose to a record close on Monday (Aug 11), with lithium stocks leading index heavyweight miners higher, while investors…
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Ether leads weekend crypto rally as treasury buyers boost token
The rise comes off the back of mounting interest in the second-ranked cryptocurrency among large investors Second-ranked cryptocurrency…
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Asia: Markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants
Asian equities rose on Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United States…
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McDonald’s global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand
McDonald’s global comparable sales beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter, as affordable meal bundles and promotions drew in…
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Vietnam’s VinFast in talks to boost local sourcing as first India plant opens
The plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles [THOOTHUKUDI, India] Vietnamese electric vehicle…
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Hong Kong eases listing rules to boost red-hot IPO market
Hong Kong eased some of its rules to list in the city, potentially bolstering what’s already been one of the hottest markets in the world…
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OCBC CEO-designate Tan Teck Long looks to continue ‘One Group’ strategy, boost synergy
OCBC’s incoming chief executive will continue to bank on its “One Group” approach to boost growth and synergy. “We are an integrated…
Fashion
Miu Miu Helps Boost Prada Group H1 Sales
MILAN – Prada Group reported a solid performance in the first half of the year, with rising sales and steady profitability. In the first…
Lifestyle
STB inks MOU with IndiGo to boost business, leisure travel from India to Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and India’s biggest airline IndiGo announced a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday…
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BYD’s Shenzhen share split could boost stock after retreat
A three-for-one stock split for BYD’s mainland-traded shares could be a positive catalyst for the carmaker after a weeks-long slump. Its…
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Singtel associate Airtel’s data centre firm inks renewable-energy partnership to boost capacity
The tie-up promises to boost the data centre company’s infrastructural efficiency, decarbonisation efforts and operations Singtel regional…
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Google parent Alphabet surprises with capital spending boost after earnings beat
ALPHABET on Wednesday cited massive demand for its cloud computing services as it hiked its capital spending plans for the year to about…
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US: Dow advances, S&P 500 logs new record with boost from tariff pacts
Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday with the Dow logging strong gains and the S&P 500 closing at a record for the third time in a row…
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Citi to boost Japan investment banking headcount up to 15%, executive says
Citigroup plans to raise its investment banking headcount in Japan by 10 to 15 per cent over the next year and make new hires in…
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Wyndham to boost presence in South Asia with new alliance
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic alliance with Indian hospitality group Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to expand its footprint…
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Renault Boreal SUV launch set to boost global presence
Renault says it is set to strengthen its global presence with the launch of the Renault Boreal SUV, a new addition to its line-up aimed at…
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China banks stoke controversy with loans to boost pensions
Rural banks in China have created a public stir by targeting low-income earners and the elderly with loan products designed to plug their…
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Japan’s MUFG targets US for securitisation business, plans to boost headcount
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) plans to expand its securitisation business globally, with a focus on North America, and will…
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Europe: Shares close at four-week high on banks boost; US trade talks in focus
EUROPEAN shares closed at a four-week high on Wednesday, with banks the biggest boost as investors awaited signs of progress on a trade…
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DSV’s new S$150 million RedLion2 logistics hub expected to boost Singapore-Johor connectivity
A new logistics facility by Danish giant DSV will support the flow of goods across the Causeway, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and…
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Danish firm’s new S$150 million RedLion2 logistics hub expected to boost Singapore-Johor connectivity
A new logistics facility by Danish giant DSV will support the flow of goods across the Causeway, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and…