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MUFG, SMFG among Japanese firms piling into India for growth
The total volume of deals targeting Indian companies has climbed 15% this year to almost US$90 billion Japanese companies are expanding in…
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European equities end lower as investors assess US data; defence firms tumble
EUROPEAN shares dipped on Tuesday, led by sharp declines in defence and energy shares, with investors parsing disappointing domestic and…
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As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent
The talent shortage is especially pronounced in specialised and regulated sectors such as finance and cybersecurity Technical proficiency…
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US regulator grants crypto firms initial approval to launch trust banks
The regulator still has to sign off with a final stamp of approval before each of the trust banks can begin to operate Crypto giants,…
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Small and mid-cap firms hope Value Unlock measure will boost understanding of their businesses
Despite solid fundamentals, many small and mid-cap companies listed here bemoan that their true value is underestimated by the market.…
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Philippines eyes easing IPO float rules to lure firms like GCash
Companies will be required to keep certain minimum public float levels after listing The Philippines’ securities regulator plans to relax…
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Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third,…
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Capella, Micron, DHL, ST Telemedia: Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third,…
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Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest
[HANGZHOU, China] In China, artificial intelligence (AI) glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice…
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Japanese firms scale back investment as tariff headwinds hit
Monday’s figures will be factored into revisions made to third-quarter GDP data due Dec 8 Japanese businesses trimmed back their capital…
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Raising governance standards of smaller firms for retail investors
This is also critical for small companies, for their long-term sustainability and for the health of Singapore’s broader capital market…
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Malaysia’s electrical firms to gain from data centre boom: JP Morgan report
The market capitalisation of MEP businesses has compounded by nearly three times from 2024 to late 2025 Malaysia’s electrical companies…
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Board of Dasmond Koh’s NoonTalk Media says management’s pay ‘fair and justifiable’ amid firm’s losses
The remuneration committee has considered defined key performance indicators, performance milestones and market benchmarks The board of…
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Gold dips as US dollar firms on reduced rate-cut prospects
The precious metal, a non-yielding asset, tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments Gold prices dipped on Monday (Nov 24),…
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IMDA to co-fund deployment of robots by 500 firms over next 3 years
The authority’s support will focus on improving integration and interoperability Five hundred local enterprises will receive support from…
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Asia: Tech firms lead Asian stock rout as AI bubble fears linger
The Japanese currency has fallen this week to its lowest level against the US dollar since January Tech firms led more steep losses across…
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Gold firms as investors focus on US data for more Fed cues
Traders are currently pricing in a 46% probability of a quarter-point Fed rate cut next month, down from 50% last week Gold prices inched…
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Big 4 accounting firms drove nearly half of sector’s total revenue growth in 2024
The sector continues to hire, and expects to grow its workforce by opening up more than 1,500 positions The total revenue of the…
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Big 4 accounting firms drive nearly half of sector’s total revenue growth in 2024: survey
The sector continues to hire, and expects to grow its workforce by opening up more than 1,500 positions The total revenue of the…
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More private credit firms now accept higher-risk ‘payment in kind’ in direct-lending deals
PIK used to be associated with distressed or mezzanine segments of private credit With higher-for-longer interest rates, regulatory…
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China’s internet firms cautiously revive lending as Beijing pushes consumer loans
The more stable regulatory environment positions firms such as Ant, Meituan and ByteDance for faster growth and higher margins…
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China’s robotaxi firms Pony.AI and WeRide sink on Hong Kong debut
SHARES in Chinese self-driving start-ups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts on Thursday, after raising more than US$1.1…
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US looks to invest in rare-earth firms in race with China
The Commerce Department and Pentagon on Monday (Nov 3) pledged financing and potential equity stakes in a domestic producer of rare-earth…
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Apollo looks to bring private capital to growth tech firms
The alternative asset manager has also been tapping into the startup economy more through its partnership with Cadma Capital Apollo Global…