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CGSI downgrades UOB to ‘hold’ following softer loans growth expectation; near-term outlook ‘uncertain’
CGS International (CGSI) analysts Tay Wee Kuang and Lim Siew Khee on Friday (Aug 8) downgraded local bank UOB to a “hold” call from a…
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‘It’s an expanding pie’: Salesforce sees Asia-Pacific as top growth region
Salesforce expects Asia-Pacific to remain its fastest-growing region by revenue in the coming years, as the software giant deepens its…
Business
Stablecoin growth is hampered by nagging foreign exchange costs
Even as stablecoins enter a period of peak expectations, veterans in wider fintech circles see limitations to the tokens as an emerging…
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Footwear Sales Dip in First Half of 2025, But Sneakers Continue to ‘Drive Growth’
Sneakers continued to dominate in the first half of 2025 despite an overall slowdown of footwear sales in the period. According to new…
Business
China July car sales growth slows on weak hybrid demand, price war curbs
China’s car sales growth slowed in July partly due to weaker demand for hybrids, as regulators in the world’s biggest auto market crack…
Business
Expedia raises gross bookings, revenue growth forecasts amid US travel demand recovery
EXPEDIA raised its annual forecast for gross bookings and revenue growth on Thursday, amid a recovery of demand in the United States,…
Business
Instacart posts strongest order growth since 2022, beats earnings estimates
Instacart posted its strongest order growth since 2022 for a second straight quarter and beat earnings estimates for the current period, a…
Business
Mining giants squeeze dividends with an eye toward funding growth
So far this earnings season, large miners are paying out their lowest dividends in years, as mineral prices slip and they need to retain…
Business
DBS looks to volume growth to mitigate falling interest rates; stock soars to record high
DBS expects deposits volume growth will continue to support net interest income for 2025, even as its net interest margin (NIM) declines…
Business
DBS looks to volume growth to mitigate falling interest rates; stock soars to record high, hits S$50 mark
Shares of DBS soared to a record high on Thursday (Aug 7) – briefly hitting a milestone S$50 mark – as South-east Asia’s biggest lender…
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Luping Wang: Reframing Brand Growth Through Emotion, Identity, and Creative Structure
"Consumers don't fall in love with algorithms they fall in love with brands that understand them." That was the opening line from brand…
Business
India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…
Business
F&N’s 9-month profit dips 3.9% to S$118.2 million, despite 10% revenue growth
Beverage maker Fraser and Neave (F&N) posted a net profit of S$118.2 million for the nine months ended Jun 30, a 3.9 per cent decrease…
Business
Singapore shares boosted by retail sales growth; STI up 0.3%
The Straits Times Index (STI) settled higher on Tuesday (Aug 5) for the second consecutive session, supported by stronger-than-expected…
Business
Apac logistics sector sees dampened near-term outlook but long-term growth plans unfazed: CBRE
Logistics occupiers across Asia-Pacific are looking beyond short-term market volatility and planning long-term investments, CBRE survey on…
Business
Dezign Format eyes gross proceeds of over S$6.5 million in Catalist IPO to build on its growth
Growing up, Chong Nen Sing dreamt of using his skills in design and craft to start a business where he could work with his younger…
Business
Jardine Matheson reports 45 per cent growth in H1 underlying profit to US$798 million
Jardine Matheson Holdings (JMH) reported a 45 per cent growth in underlying profit for the first half of the 2025 financial year to US$798…
Business
Jardine Matheson reports 45% growth in H1 underlying profit to US$798 million
Jardine Matheson Holdings (JMH) reported a 45 per cent growth in underlying profit for the first half of the 2025 financial year to US$798…
Business
Singapore, Asia stocks with high yields, growth potential highlight of JP Morgan Asset Management’s fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
S’pore, Asia stocks with high yields, growth potential focus of JP Morgan Asset Management’s MAS EQDP fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
S’pore, Asia equities with high yields, growth potential focus of JPPAM’s MAS EQDP fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
S’pore, Asia equities with high yields, growth potential focus of JPMAM’s MAS EQDP fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
Singapore, Asia equities with high yields, growth potential focus of JPMAM’s MAS EQDP fund strategy
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) intends to focus on small- and mid-cap (SMID) Singapore stocks, as well as high-yielding markets in the…
Business
Richest Thai sees US$10 billion hydro, LNG projects driving growth
Construction on a US$1 billion LNG import terminal project, Thailand’s third, will start later this year before commercial operations are…