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Thakral Corp divests Yotsubashi Nakano Building in Osaka for 5.3 billion yen
[SINGAPORE] Thakral Corporation announced on Tuesday (Sep 30) that it has completed the divestment of its commercial building, Yotsubashi Nakano Building, in Osaka, Japan, for 5.3 billion yen (S$46.2...
Pfizer’s drug price cuts yield three-year Trump tariff reprieve
The US president has repeatedly pressured companies to bring their US prices in line with what foreign countries pay[NEW YORK] Pfizer secured a reprieve from US President Donald Trump’s...
New Thai central bank chief’s arrival fuels bets of larger cut
The leadership transition at the bank also comes as the country sees its third government change in just over two years [BANGKOK] When Vitai Ratanakorn takes over on Wednesday...
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 investments abroad[SAO PAULO] Nu Holdings said that it applied...
Building Trust Before Advertising: Why Brand Comes First
In today’s world, starting a company has never been easier. With a few clicks, anyone can find a product and launch it online. But this accessibility creates a significant...
China approves Japan’s Mizuho to set up securities firm in Beijing
Mizuho joins a growing list of global financial institutions allowed to wholly own securities branches in China[BEIJING] China’s securities regulator on Tuesday (Sep 30) gave the green light for...
US: Wall St opens lower on last day of quarter as government shutdown looms
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Sep 30), the final day of the third quarter, as investors fretted over likely delays in the release of...
LHN’s co-living unit Coliwoo files preliminary document for IPO on SGX mainboard
Proceeds will be primarily used for expansion, growth and asset enhancement through the leasing and owning properties in existing and new markets[SINGAPORE] Property management services group LHN’s co-living business...
Electronic Arts buyout talk highlights video game struggles as growth slows
Observers worry the move suggests EA executives are looking for an exit because of concerns about the future of the video-game industry[NEW YORK] News that a consortium of investors...
USD/JPY at a crossroads: Breakout signals bulls eyeing higher targets
THE USD/JPY has spent much of the last quarter trapped in indecision, but recent price action suggests that the pair may finally be breaking out from months of consolidation....
