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Chinese travel giant Trip.com bets on Apac growth as it looks beyond home market
It will strengthen its branding and continue to develop specialised products for the newer audience Once synonymous with China travel,…
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Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
The central bank vowed to raise rates if economic and price developments move in line with its projections — The Bank of Japan kept…
Beauty
A Growth Factor Serum Might Be the Secret to Fighting Aging Without Irritation
When it comes to anti-aging skincare formulas, growth factor serums are perhaps the most mysterious of the bunch. These rejuvenating…
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Intel extends comeback as investors bet on foundry growth
The stock is up 31% to start 2026, the third-best performance in the S&P 500 Index Intel’s dramatic rally to start the year shows…
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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
Business
Africa’s jobs and growth conundrum
Alexis’s view The World Bank’s global economic forecast for the year ahead was, on the face of it, full of good news for African…
Culture
Global EV sales growth likely to slow after 20% jump in rocky 2025: research firm
GLOBAL EV registrations grew 20 per cent last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China…
Beauty
My Eyelashes Were Nonexistent—Until I Tried These Eyelash Growth Serums
Before I started testing the best eyelash growth serums, I would tell my friends that I had “baby lashes”—eyelashes only a few centimeters…
Culture
Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector In view…
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Singapore stocks flat; latest factory output data posts solid growth
Singapore stocks ended flat on Friday (Dec 26), even as the latest factory output data pointed to continued strength in manufacturing…
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Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record
Most Asian stocks rose on Wednesday (Dec 24) and gold topped US$4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street…
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Oil up as market weighs strong US economic growth, supply risks
Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday as investors assessed stronger-than-expected US economic growth and the risk of disruptions to oil…
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ECB holds rates with growth firmer and inflation near target
Policymakers give no guidance on next steps, saying decisions will be made meeting by meeting on data The European Central Bank (ECB) left…
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Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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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…
Culture
Malaysian ringgit hits highest in four years on growth optimism
It rose 0.3% versus the greenback to 4.0955 on Friday, the highest since May 2021 The Malaysian ringgit reached the strongest level…
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Global EV sales growth slowest since Feb 2024 on China plateau, US policy changes
GLOBAL EV sales grew in November at the slowest rate since February 2024 as China plateaued, while the end of an EV tax credit scheme in…
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UOBKH initiates coverage on UltraGreen.ai with ‘buy’ on optimistic growth outlook
The company is well-positioned to benefit from potential expansion in the fluorescence-guided surgery market, say UOBKH analysts UOB Kay…
Business
Emerging markets drive the next stage of global sportswear growth
GlobalData says the growth projections underscore sportswear's lead over the broader apparel sector, signalling a shift toward comfort-led…
Culture
Philippines' slow growth raises chance of December rate cut, says central bank chief
Data last month showed annual growth slowed to a four-year low of 4.0% in the third quarter A slower growth outlook for the Philippines…
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Nomura CEO sees big growth phase in wealth and asset management
[TOKYO/YOKOHAMA] Nomura’s chief executive officer vowed to build on the company’s earnings revival by strengthening businesses across the…
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Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China’s 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6 per cent from 4.3 per cent, citing the…
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Singtel tops buybacks; Soon Hock and EnGro chairs boost stakes; Sanli eyes growth with placement
Over the five trading sessions from Nov 21 to 27, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…