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Amazon delays return-to-office mandate for thousands of workers due to space
AMAZON.com will not have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office five days a week next month. The…
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Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China: sources
APPLE is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in…
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Alibaba, BlackBerry among companies selling assets for peanuts after splurging billions buying them
COMPANIES that spent billions on poorly timed acquisitions in recent years are now offloading those assets at knockdown prices. Alibaba…
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Analysts optimistic on Asian equities, bonds even as US Fed signals fewer rate cuts
They note strong long-term outlook for banking, manufacturing sectors here, and add bond investors will benefit from less volatility…
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Analysts optimistic on Asian equities, bonds even as Fed signals fewer rate cuts
They note strong long-term outlook for banking, manufacturing sectors here, and add bond investors will benefit from less volatility…
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Asia dealmakers see more IPOs, convertible bonds in 2025
INVESTMENT bankers are pinning hopes on initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia to grab a bigger slice of equity capital markets volumes…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield inches up to 3.02%
THE cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) rose to 3.02 per cent, according to auction results released by…
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Indonesian arm of Malaysia’s Mr DIY drops on market debut
THE Indonesian arm of Malaysia-based home improvement retailer Mr DIY Group dropped in its stock market debut on Thursday (Dec 19) after…
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HKMA cuts interest rate, tracking US Fed move
Hong Kong interest rates could remain at relatively high levels for some time, says chief executive THE Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
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Malaysian Resources exits high-speed rail bid, Berjaya says
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
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Battery-maker CATL considers Hong Kong listing to raise US$5 billion
CONTEMPORARY Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least US$5 billion,…
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Japan brokerages boost pay, perks for retirement-age staff
JAPAN’S biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain…
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Gold at one-month low after Fed flags slower rate cut pace next year
GOLD prices languished near a one-month low on Thursday (Dec 19) after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would slow the pace of its…
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Bank of England set to skip rate cut as stagflation looms
THE Bank of England (BOE) is likely to warn of only gradual interest-rate cuts in 2025, ending the year with a cautious message to…
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US backs off effort to recall about 50 million airbag parts
US AUTO safety regulators backed down from forcing a recall of about 50 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash,…
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Stocks to watch: Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following company saw developments that may affect the trading of its securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Asia-Pacific Strategic…
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Stocks to watch: Yeo Hiap Seng, Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Yeo Hiap Seng: The beverage…
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Apple halts effort to build iPhone hardware subscription service
APPLE has halted work on a project to build an iPhone hardware subscription service, according to sources familiar with the matter,…
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
THE US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok’s appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online…
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Barclays annual bonuses expected to increase as much as 20%
BARCLAYS is set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20 per cent in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and…
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Return of the Reits? Singapore’s IPO scene set to come alive after subdued year
However, industry watchers remain cautious amid the return of Donald Trump as his policies may keep inflation up, slowing the pace of rate…
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All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
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Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical…
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Natalie Rupnow: Did Wisconsin School Shooter Post Chilling Selfie of Attack from Bathroom Making 'Ok' Gesture Wearing Doc Marten Boots?
Madison's police chief has said that investigators are examining potential social media posts made by Wisconsin school shooter Natalie…