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EU targets Russia's shadow fleet with new sanctions, hitting businessmen and companies
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday slapped sanctions on five businessmen linked to Russian state-owned oil companies Lukoil and…
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Is A.I. Actually a Bubble?
Luckily for managers, building human capital takes a long time. Or, at least, it used to: artificial intelligence is, among other things,…
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Connecting clients, portfolio companies is next for Japan’s MUFG in Asia-Pacific
Leveraging stakes in banks in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines enables MUFG to extend more support to its customers The…
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Indonesia fines dozens of palm oil, mining companies US$2.3 billion for operating in forest areas
The task force handed over 1.5 million hectares of plantations to state firm Agrinas Palma Nusantara An Indonesian government task force…
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Will UltraGreen.ai be able to shine in a market dominated by big, dividend-paying companies?
As the newly listed stock slides below its IPO price, DFI Retail Group is soaring on plans to boost its profitability and lift its…
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M&A boom fuels record decline in Japan’s listed companies
The country is mirroring the decline in listings in developed markets that has been going on for decades Japan has nearly as many listed…
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Top 6 Logistics and Transportation Companies in North America for Oversized and Heavy Haul Freight
When it comes to moving massive cargoes, think industrial machinery, wind turbine parts, or construction equipment, oversized freight…
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Three companies picked to supply methanol at Singapore port in drive to be sustainable bunkering hub
Global Energy Trading, Golden Island and PetroChina issued licences to supply methanol as marine fuel The Maritime and Port Authority of…
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‘Value Unlock’ programme will help companies bridge gap with investors: industry players
Two training grants of up to S$15,000 and S$200,000 per company will be made available Industry players say training grants are important…
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Companies must act as market and regulatory forces align
Large buyers need accurate emissions data to meet their own reporting obligations, and that pressure is cascading down the supply chain…
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Seoul Fintech Companies to Showcase at Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF 2025) and Host On-site IR Demo Day
Seoul Fintech Lab (Director: Baek Kwang-woo) and the Second Seoul Fintech Lab (Director: Chae Sung-min) announced that they will support…
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Beyond chatbots, AI is giving companies a major efficiency boost
Companies’ uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are going beyond chatbots and into the areas of automation and agents. For instance, since…
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HSBC brings startup-focused Innovation Banking to Singapore, allocates US$1.5 billion to finance high-growth companies
The lender will execute a go-to-market strategy that covers both entrepreneurs and venture capital firms HSBC on Wednesday (Oct 29)…
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Green data centres: Singapore companies call for new inter-agency body, innovative financing
Other suggestions include setting up a central agency to procure green energy, similar to Singapore GasCo A new inter-agency body, a…
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Asia’s biggest stock exchanges push back against companies hoarding crypto
Three of Asia Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. Hong…
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Global companies hit by more than US$35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilising
GLOBAL companies have flagged more than US$35 billion in costs from US tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, but many are lowering…
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Singapore grants conditional approval to import Sarawak hydropower; companies studying new 2GW energy link with Malaysia
The deals contribute to Singapore’s plans to import 6 GW of clean power by 2035 The Republic and Malaysia on Friday (Oct 17) announced…
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US offers to buy stakes in Australian critical minerals companies
The American government has already taken equity holdings in US-listed critical minerals companies The US government has offered to buy…
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DBS, UOB, OCBC lead dividend growth as Singapore companies pay out US$8.2 billion in H1
DBS was among the top 13 banking contributors to H1 dividend growth, says Capital Group The three local banks led dividend growth in…
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Singapore companies stand to gain from new global digital resource platform: Josephine Teo
The digital gateway aims to benefit policymakers from other countries and multilateral organisations Singapore companies may gain new…
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8 People Arrested for Using Shell Companies to Secure SIM Cards for Crime Rings in Singapore
Eight people were arrested by Singapore police for their suspected involvement in registering shell companies to procure corporate SIM…
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SGX rolls out new indices to broaden visibility of listed companies beyond STI
The initiative is part of the exchange’s efforts to build a more vibrant and inclusive stock market ecosystem Investors now have the…
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Agoda saga: Companies should not stop retrenched employees from getting union help, says MOM
The firm recently laid off 50 Singapore staff, and said it would deny severance benefits if they reported the retrenchments to agencies or…
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China tells companies to stop buying Nvidia’s repurposed AI chip
The chipmaker has pressed the Trump administration for relief from export controls that have hampered its ability to sell to customers in…