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China metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on global rally
Open interest has surged to a record across the six base metals traded in Shanghai CHINA’S metal markets are in the grip of a speculative…
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Goldman Sachs tops global M&A rankings with US$1.48 trillion in deals
The bank ranked No 1 in M&A fee revenue and overall value of the deals it worked on Goldman Sachs once again dominated the league tables…
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Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb, crude oil slumps
Crude futures slid and resource shares climbed in Asian trading as markets absorbed the impact of political upheaval in Venezuela and the…
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Budget 2026: KPMG, SID propose AI training fund for board directors, new work pass category for global ‘master trainers’
Other recommendations include industry-specific job transformation maps and a digital platform harmonising FTAs Establishing a fund for…
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McDonald’s rival Jollibee plans US listing for global business
Shares of Jollibee Foods jumped the most in more than five years, after it announced plans to spin off its international business and list…
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Next global rebalancing likely to dwarf 2008 financial crisis: George Yeo
The anticipation of such a rebalancing explains why the price of gold has continued to climb, says former Singapore foreign minister A…
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How Did Daddoa Die? Popular South Korean Influencer Lee Da-sol Who Took 'K-Beauty Global' Dies Suddenly Aged 29 Leaving Fans Devastated
A popular South Korean influencer credited for introducing K-beauty trends to audiences around the world died suddenly and unexpectedly at…
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Return of global funds puts South-east Asia in spotlight for 2026
Global capital is coming back to South-east Asia’s stock markets this month, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of…
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Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector In view…
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China’s power reforms, global data centre buildout usher in battery boom
A revamp of China’s electricity market is boosting the economics of storing power just as international demand surges, sparking a boom for…
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Shein’s global ambitions survive French store uproar
The e-commerce giant, whose model of high-volume, ultra-cheap fashion has upended traditional retailing, looks like it’s in France to stay…
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Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast
It is set to add over US$30 billion to its market capitalisation, if premarket gains hold MICRON Technology shares rose nearly 14 per cent…
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S&P Global shifts Genting companies’ outlook to negative on weaker credit quality forecasts
Group capital expenditure could double in 2026, with earnings ‘unlikely’ to keep pace S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook for the…
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MUFG’s next CEO Hanzawa seeks growth to close gap with global rivals
Hanzawa, 60, who is currently the head of the main banking unit, will succeed Hironori Kamezawa on Apr 1 Junichi Hanzawa, the next chief…
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LoveShackFancy Pre-fall 2026: Going Global
How does the LoveShackFancy client travel for summer? Designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen believes “her passport is pink.” For pre-fall 2026,…
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Stocks to watch: Singapore Airlines, CSE Global, ST Engineering
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 16): Singapore Airlines (SIA):…
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Stocks to watch: Singapore Airlines, CSE Global, ST Engineering, Raffles Education
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 16): Singapore Airlines (SIA):…
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CSE Global bags three electrification contracts valued at US$124.6 million
Contracts are for the design and manufacture of power distribution centres, and the integration of electrical and control systems and…
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Singapore Strengthens Position as Global AI Logistics Hub with Dimerco Expansion
As global supply chains rapidly adapt to the growing demand for advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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BTS’s Jung Kook Named Chanel Fragrances and Beauty Global Ambassador
MUSICAL NOTE: Jung Kook, member of the South Korean boy band BTS, has been named as a new global ambassador of Chanel Fragrances and…
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Vietnam's Economy Holds Firm Despite Storms and Global Headwinds, Set to Push Toward 2025 Targets
Vietnam's economy continued to gain traction in November despite a rare combination of external economic pressures and relentless storms…
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Butter, milk and cheese prices slide as ‘stunning’ production floods global markets
Butter, milk and cheese prices are falling as a surge in global milk production floods the market, prompting warnings of a looming period…
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Harvey Norman operator Ossia sets up new units; buys leasehold property, Global Ten Realty
Harvey Norman operator Ossia on Wednesday (Dec 10) said it set up a new special purpose vehicle, Ossia Capital, to hold its property…
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Harvey Norman operator Ossia sets up new unit; buys leasehold property, Global Ten Realty
Harvey Norman operator Ossia on Wednesday (Dec 10) said it set up a new special purpose vehicle, Ossia Capital, to hold its property…