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Manulife US Reit unitholders agree to strategic pivot into non-office sectors
The shareholders approve two resolutions to support the Reit’s ‘Growth and Value Up’ plan Unitholders of Manulife US Reit (MUST) have…
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Airline Caterer Gategroup said to pick banks for Zurich IPO
The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding has selected banks for an initial public offering, which could take place as soon…
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Singapore stocks edge lower ahead of key US data; STI down 0.2%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Tuesday (Dec 16), ahead of a slate of US economic data due later in the day. The benchmark Straits Times…
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The Ultimate Travel Gift Guide 2025: Best Gifts for Frequent Flyers & Jetsetters - Fashion Jackson
Like I said, I consider myself a seasoned traveler and would love to get anything on this list! I have several other travel guides you can…
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MUFG’s next CEO Hanzawa seeks growth to close gap with global rivals
While widely seen as a safe choice, whether he can further elevate the group with 400 trillion yen in assets will be closely watched…
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Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is…
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Rupee hits record low, pressured by persistent outflows and NDF maturities
The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by dollar bids spurred by the likely…
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DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags
The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Shares…
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Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar Diversification and active management…
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Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
ASIAN markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data,…
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ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan
The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 A new facility set up by oil giant…
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JPMorgan lets rich European clients borrow against luxury cars
The Wall Street giant’s private bank will give clients the option of borrowing against classic, rare or custom-designed automobiles…
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IndiGo chaos unmasks fragility of India’s aviation market
The crisis that has engulfed the airline, and led to more than 580,000 passengers being stranded In a matter of days, the reputation of…
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Elon Musk’s fortune soars above US$600 billion on new SpaceX valuation
The company is the biggest player in the orbital launch industry with its Falcon 9 rockets Elon Musk’s wealth has reached a new high,…
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Ford scales back EV ambitions, forecasts US$19.5 billion write-down
The company will focus on a family of smaller, affordable electric vehicles instead FORD on Monday announced a major retreat from large…
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US: Wall Street opens higher as investors gear up for data-packed week
WALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Dec 15), rebounding from a tech-driven rout last week, while investors braced for a…
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MUFG said to near deal for stake in India’s Shriram
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is nearing a deal to buy a minority stake in India’s Shriram Finance, according to people familiar with the…
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LTA awards over S$300 million in contracts for 660 electric buses, including to BYD
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded six contracts for 660 new electric buses, which will be progressively deployed for…
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Private equity and venture capital face tougher fundraising in 2025, with uneven exit recovery: Preqin report
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fundraising has remained tough in 2025, a report by data platform Preqin shows. About US$64.4…
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German regulator orders oversight, limits on GIC-backed online bank N26
Germany’s financial regulator BaFin on Monday (Dec 15) announced stricter oversight of Berlin-based online bank N26, including limits on…
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CSE Global bags three electrification contracts valued at US$124.6 million
Contracts are for the design and manufacture of power distribution centres, and the integration of electrical and control systems and…
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SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 2.6% in November
Singapore Airlines and Scoot carried 3.5 million passengers in total during the month, 6% higher than a year ago Singapore Airlines (SIA)…
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Interest in money market funds in Singapore falls 44% quarter on quarter to S$1.5 billion in Q3: Morningstar
Singaporean investor interest in money market funds waned in the third quarter of 2025, with net inflows of S$1.5 billion, down 44 per…
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Singapore shares edge higher as regional markets end mixed; STI up 0.1%
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index also gains 0.1%, rising 1.35 points to 1,435.99 Singapore stocks ended higher on Monday (Dec 15), even…