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At least 39 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
[ADAMUZ, Spain] At least 39 people died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming one on Sunday night in the worst railway accident...
Market watchers view SIA-Air India’s commercial cooperation favourably
SIA’s brand premium is unlikely to be diluted as both carriers continue to maintain their respective brands[SINGAPORE] Industry watchers view favourably the recently announced commercial cooperation of Singapore Airlines...
Singapore stocks fall amid heightened geopolitical tensions; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 319 to 250 after two billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Jan 19) amid heightened...
From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows
Heavy investor buying has pushed the metal into a persistent supply deficit despite softening industrial and jewellery demand [SINGAPORE] From bullion vaults in Changi to trading desks across Asia,...
Thailand approves US$2 billion PCB manufacturing investment by joint venture
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s investment board said on Monday (Jan 19) it had approved an investment worth US$2.08 billion by a joint venture led by Taiwan’s Zhen Ding Technology, the world’s...
Singapore bourse targets global macro funds in Japan rates push
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Exchange will introduce futures on longer-dated Japanese government bonds as trading in the world’s third-biggest debt market heats up.SGX will make 20-year mini JGB futures available for...
India’s central bank proposes linking Brics’ digital currencies: sources
US President Donald Trump has previously said the bloc alliance is “anti-American” and he threatened to impose tariffs on its members[MUMBAI/NEW DELHI] India’s central bank has proposed that Brics...
FCT weighs Johor Bahru retail threat with RTS Link, bets on Northern Singapore
Retail sales leakage to Johor Bahru is expected to increase from about 4 per cent to about 5 per cent[SINGAPORE] The manager of Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT), which owns...
India fines IndiGo record US$2.45 million over mass flight cancellations
The airline has acknowledged that poor pilot roster planning was the main cause of the disruption[NEW DELHI] India’s aviation regulator on Saturday (Jan 17) fined IndiGo a record US$2.45...
Britain eases rules for companies to raise funds
[LONDON] Britain’s revamped framework for raising capital came into force on Monday, aiming to make it easier and cheaper for listed and private companies to secure funds as it...
