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China probes competition among food delivery platforms to curb price war
Despite a government campaign to rein in overcapacity and stabilise prices, its consumer prices ended 2025 the same as 2024 China will…
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China’s GigaDevice Semiconductor locks top-end pricing in HK$4.68 billion Hong Kong listing
China’s GigaDevice Semiconductor has set an offer price of HK$162 per H share in its Hong Kong listing, raising HK$4.68 billion (S$772.5…
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Philippines central bank sees inflation rising toward target
The Philippines’ central bank will keep weighing a feeble growth outlook against gradually rising inflation to set monetary policy in a…
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TSMC Q4 revenue jumps more than 20%, beating forecast
Demand for the company’s products leaps in response to surging interest in AI applications Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company…
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Is S$5 billion enough? Panel weighs impact of EQDP on Singapore equity valuations
There is agreement that the sum has kickstarted things, and that the challenge would be to keep up the momentum built in 2025 The idea of…
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More Singapore drivers plan to return to petrol cars as EV interest dips: EY study
Respondents cite lingering anxieties over charging infrastructure and hidden costs As many as 32 per cent of Singapore respondents in an…
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China curbs rare earth exports to Japanese companies after dual-use ban
China has begun restricting exports to Japanese companies of rare earths and powerful magnets containing them, the Wall Street Journal…
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Singapore stocks track regional gains; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers edge out losers 289 to 236, with 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changing hands Singapore…
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MAS, SGX RegCo propose rule changes to pave way for SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge
The amendments aim to enable earlier engagement of retail investors and align IPO timelines across Singapore, US In a key step towards…
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Thai central bank to expand authority to scrutinise online gold trading
Thailand will expand the authority of its central bank in order to better supervise online gold trading, the bank’s governor Vitai…
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Shanghai benchmark hits 10-year high as easing deflation lifts sentiment
Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday (Jan 9), with the Shanghai benchmark topping the psychologically important 4,100…
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SGX December securities turnover value up 29% on 2025 momentum
The trading value of securities on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained stock…
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SGX’s securities daily average value for 2025 jumps 21% – the highest since 2010
The turnover value of securities traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained…
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Fear of the unknown preventing firms from embarking on sustainability journey: SMF
The manufacturing body has therefore rolled out programmes to help them overcome the obstacles Fear of the unknown is one factor stopping…
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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called…
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Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men…
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China warns solar firms on monopoly risks amid consolidation bid
Measures such as raising industry standards and gradually phasing out subsidies are also likely to continue CHINA’S market regulator has…
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Asian stocks ease, dollar firms ahead of jobs report, ruling on tariffs
Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court…
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UOBKH upgrades top pick DBS to ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and has a continued ‘buy’ call for OCBC A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this…
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CK Hutchison is said to pick Goldman Sachs, UBS for Hong Kong-London IPO of Watson Group
CK Hutchison Holdings has picked Goldman Sachs and UBS Group to work on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of global health and…
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Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figures HUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the…
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London player Colt targets data centre migration to expand Singapore market share
It views global connectivity as its competitive advantage, and identifies opportunities in SGX data centre migration Data centre…
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European stocks’ early-2026 rally hits speed bump as retail reality check drags
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday, dragged down by a selloff in tech and disappointing updates from several heavyweight retailers, while…
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Wall St opens lower; defence firms up as Trump calls for budget boost
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jan 8), as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls…