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ECB holds rates with growth firmer and inflation near target
Policymakers give no guidance on next steps, saying decisions will be made meeting by meeting on data The European Central Bank (ECB) left…
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Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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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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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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Prediction markets will see five-fold growth by 2030: analysts
Sports gambling companies have recently made moves to offer event contracts so they can compete Prediction markets companies are likely to…
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Malaysian ringgit hits highest in four years on growth optimism
It rose 0.3% versus the greenback to 4.0955 on Friday, the highest since May 2021 The Malaysian ringgit reached the strongest level…
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Divided US Fed lowers rates by 25 bps, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signalled it will likely pause further reductions in…
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Singapore-focused investors look to tech sector for growth: poll
Even as the tech sector takes a beating across the world, Singapore-focused investors believe it will attract the most investment across…
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Vietnam's Export Revenue Surpasses US$280 Billion as High-Value Goods Drive Growth
Vietnam recorded strong trade performance over the recent period, with export earnings exceeding US$280 billion, driven largely by…
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UOBKH initiates coverage on UltraGreen.ai with ‘buy’ on optimistic growth outlook
The company is well-positioned to benefit from potential growth in the fluorescence-guided surgery market, say UOBKH analysts UOB Kay Hian…
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Philippines' slow growth raises chance of December rate cut, says central bank chief
Data last month showed annual growth slowed to a four-year low of 4.0% in the third quarter A slower growth outlook for the Philippines…
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Nomura CEO sees big growth phase in wealth and asset management
[TOKYO/YOKOHAMA] Nomura’s chief executive officer vowed to build on the company’s earnings revival by strengthening businesses across the…
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Vietnam Accelerates Push for Green, Smart Logistics to Sustain Economic Growth
Vietnam is rapidly transforming its logistics sector as authorities and businesses embraced a "green and smart" model aimed at long-term…
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Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China’s 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6 per cent from 4.3 per cent, citing the…
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Indonesia’s vow to balance currency, growth may cushion rupiah
Heavy selling of Indonesian bonds since September has reduced US$4.6 billion of net bond inflows to a gain of merely US$20 million Bank…
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Singtel tops buybacks; Soon Hock and EnGro chairs boost stakes; Sanli eyes growth with placement
Over the five trading sessions from Nov 21 to 27, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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Bank Indonesia seeks rate cuts while balancing stability, growth
Tariff worries have made the rupiah South-east Asia’s worst-performing currency this year Bank Indonesia (BI) will strike a balance…
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Human Made seeks growth beyond China as tensions with Japan rise
Its expansion coincides with a global surge in interest in Japanese pop culture, fuelled by anime and video games, while a weaker yen…
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Dell forecasts upbeat growth targets on strength in AI server sales
DELL forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as increasing investments in data centres to…
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Africa needs more green financing to unlock growth: report
Infrastructure deficits, climate change, and debt sustainability challenges are holding Africa back from unlocking its growth potential,…
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Vietnam Sets Ambitious 10% Economic Growth Target for 2026
Vietnam's National Assembly, the country's legislature, passed a resolution on Wednesday, November 19, that set a target for economic…
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AI bubble and growth fears are creeping into US credit markets
The malaise sweeping financial markets globally is creeping into credit markets. Risk premiums on everything from investment-grade…
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Tencent posts 15% revenue jump, sustaining growth without splashy AI bets
China’s most valuable company reports sales of 192.9 billion yuan for the three months ended September [SHENZHEN, China] Tencent Holdings…
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NTT DC Reit posts H1 DPU of 1.69 US cents, seeks growth in Tier 1 data centre markets
It is eyeing opportunities that will reduce tenant concentration, while diversifying its portfolio geographically NTT DC real estate…