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Aspial Corp, Koh family-linked entity move privatise AF Global for S$31.8 million consideration
A consortium comprising Aspial Corp and an entity linked to the Koh family behind it has launched a bid to privatise mainboard-listed AF…
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Aspial Corp, Koh family-linked entity move to privatise AF Global for S$31.8 million
A consortium comprising jewellery retailer Aspial Corp and an entity linked to the Koh family behind it has launched a bid to privatise…
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Aspial Corp, Koh family-linked entity move to privatise AF Global for S$31.8 million as it sells stake in Knight Frank Singapore
The offeror, AFG Investment, is looking to acquire a 27.35% stake in the mainboard-listed group for S$0.11 per share A consortium…
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Asia: Tokyo stocks hit new record as markets extend global rally
JAPANESE stocks hit another record on Tuesday, building on the previous day’s surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to…
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Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests
Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists…
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Global Silence on Pakistan's Killings in PoJK 'Deafening', Says Rights Expert
The world's silence over the killing of civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has come under sharp criticism from…
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BOJ’s Ueda warns of global uncertainty, keep markets guessing on next hike
Japan’s economy is weathering the hit from US tariffs so far, the governor says Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said inflation was…
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Global investment firm Arena Investors to shut Singapore office
Global multi-strategy investment firm Arena Investors is shutting its Singapore office and seeking to reallocate resources elsewhere,…
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‘Not goodbye but see you soon’: Gong Cha to relaunch in Singapore in 2026, says global CEO
Bubble tea brand Gong Cha will be relaunching in Singapore in 2026 with new franchisees, its global chief executive said on Thursday (Oct…
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LG Electronics aims to make India a global manufacturing hub with local unit’s listing
LG Electronics is looking to position India as a global manufacturing hub, an executive of its Indian unit said on Wednesday (Oct 1), as…
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Nubank applies for US bank charter in global expansion push
Most of the biggest Brazilian traditional banks have operations in the America, mainly aimed at Brazilian companies and individuals with…
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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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Swift and top global banks working on blockchain-based overhaul
Global financial messaging network Swift and more than 30 global banks announced on Monday (Sep 29) that they were now working “at pace”…
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China’s markets shed ‘uninvestable’ tag as global funds return
Money managers’ still-underweight positioning suggests ample room to build exposure Global money managers are venturing back into China…
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China opens digital yuan hub in Shanghai to boost global use
The hub will support digital finance trade, investment, innovation, and strengthen the country’s overseas financial links China’s central…
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Global funds cut holdings of Chinese bonds to lowest since 2021
Overseas investors also cut their exposure to negotiable certificate of deposits in August Overseas funds offloaded Chinese sovereign…
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Intra-Asia – a powerhouse of global trade
ASIA is well known for its might in global production, but it is also rapidly becoming the world’s largest consumer market due to a large…
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Engineering at Scale Is About Trust," Says Sudhakar Bathina, a Global Technology Leader Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation
On the surface, it might seem like just another line of code, another platform migration, or another digital campaign. But behind the…
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"Technology Must Be Purposeful, Ethical, and Enduring," Says Suresh Panchakarla, a Global Leader Defining the Future of Enterprise Innovation
On a quiet morning in his office, Suresh Panchakarla often finds himself reflecting not on the systems he has built but on the people who…
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EXCLUSIVE: OSEA Secures Investment from General Atlantic to Fuel Global Expansion
OSEA has a new investor. The seaweed-infused skin care brand has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a strategic growth…
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The Digital Engineer Behind the Curtain: Building Global Supply Chains That Actually Work
Enter any modern pharmacy, electronics store, or car dealership and you will find shelves lined with packaged goods, ready for…
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Global Markets Cautious as Fed Set for Rate Cuts; Asian Stocks Mixed
Asian markets started the week cautiously on Monday, with indexes showing mixed performance. EUROSTOXX 50 futures rose 0.1%, while FTSE…
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From defence to dividends: The best performing STI components are riding big global currents
Betting that laggards will quickly catch up with the leaders could be a mistake in the current thematic, growth-oriented market…
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Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since…