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Emerging market investor inflows are a 2026 story, BOA says
Emerging markets are likely to receive heavier inflows early next year as more evidence on the resilience of these economies fuels a…
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US penalises two Chinese companies that acquired tools for chipmaker SMIC
The US on Friday (Sep 12) penalised two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker Semiconductor…
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Drugmakers fall on report US to claim Covid shot killed kids
Vaccine makers’ shares fell after a report that US President Donald Trump health officials plan to link Covid shots to the deaths of…
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Oil gains weighed down by US demand worries
Oil prices rose on Friday (Sep 12) after a Ukrainian drone attack suspended loadings from the largest port in western Russia, but gains…
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Europe: Stoxx 600 slips as French rating review looms; still ends week higher
European shares ended the week on a strong note, but were a little lower on Friday (Sep 12) as investors turned cautious ahead of Fitch’s…
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US: Nasdaq notches record high close, traders look to Fed meeting
The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Friday (Sep 12) in a mixed trading session, lifted by Microsoft as investors looked ahead to the…
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Gunvor hires Singapore specialists as it expands precious metals business into physical trading
Global commodity trading house Gunvor is expanding its precious metals business from trading derivatives into physical metal and has hired…
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OpenAI wants to create a public benefit corporation. What does that mean?
The company has faced pushback, including from early backer Elon Musk, on the move AFTER months of back-and-forth with regulators and…
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PC Partner proposes delisting from Hong Kong to strengthen operations, lower costs
This will leave the company with just its primary listing on the Singapore Exchange Electronic company PC Partner Group has proposed a…
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UK announces £400m Google Cloud info contract
The UK government has agreed a £400 million (S$695.6 million) contract with Google Cloud, days before President Donald Trump’s visit,…
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US: Wall St opens muted after record highs, on track for weekly gains
Wall Street indexes opened subdued on Friday (Sep 12) after notching record highs in the previous session, though they remained on track…
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Seatrium loses appeal to block US$126.6 million rig contract payment
The group will continue with arbitration to resolve dispute and seek recovery of payment Seatrium on Friday (Sep 12) said its appeal in…
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Apple postpones release of new iPhone Air in mainland China
The company’s China website would not let customers in the region order the new, thinner device Apple delayed the launch of its new iPhone…
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China’s credit expansion slows on weak demand, slower bond sales
China has been struggling to overcome the collapse of demand for borrowing linked to the property sector China’s credit growth slowed from…
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EU could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief says
The United States is ramping up pressure on Europe to cut off energy revenue to Moscow, seeking to end the war in Ukraine The European…
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ECB policymakers keep rate options open amid uncertain outlook
Another cut is entirely possible, says French central bank governor Francois Villeroy European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers were…
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Singapore stocks buck regional gains on Friday; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks closed lower on Friday (Sep 12), bucking gains in the region. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 11.58 points…
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Singapore boards are unprepared for future complexities: Piyush Gupta
Their role transcends beyond being a ‘policeman’, he says; they also need to be a ‘navigator’ and ‘shepherd’ Many corporate boards are…
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In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing
The late designer has left instructions for a 15% stake to be sold within 18 months Late designer Giorgio Armani in his will instructed…
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Singapore's Carro eyes M&A, Australia foray ahead of potential dual listing
It will also be the first major automotive tech and commerce startup from Singapore to go public in the US Carro, South-east Asia’s…
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CEO egos must be kept in check to prevent them from becoming ‘emperors’: Ho Ching
Ho is conferred SID’s honorary fellowship in recognition of her ‘distinguished contributions to corporate governance and stewardship in…
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Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday (Sep 12), as chip-related stocks tracked Wall…
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DBS rally still has legs; it could scale new heights of over S$57 on robust dividend moves
It’s committed to S$0.24 annual core dividend step-up; while OCBC, UOB remain on payout ratios pegged to earnings, which could fluctuate…
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Hong Leong has ‘abundant opportunities’ for greater Shanghai, China collaboration: Kwek Leng Beng
These can include participating in the city’s government funds, with proceeds disbursed to companies in the high-tech innovation space or…