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Private equity poised for more deal activity in Asia: Bain
Carve-out deals represent a top investment opportunity, particularly in Japan and Korea, as conglomerates streamline operations and sell…
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HSBC weighs outsourcing some trading operations to lift returns
HSBC Holdings is considering outsourcing part of its sprawling trading business as executives struggle to justify making technology…
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Sunday in the Amusement Park with Elon
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23andMe shares tumble after bankruptcy filing and California attorney general's privacy warning
South San Francisco-based genetic testing venture 23andMe saw its shares plunge more than 50% Monday after the company announced it had…
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South Korea’s Hyundai to announce US$20 billion US investment, new steel plant
[WASHINGTON/SEOUL] South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is set to announce a US$20 billion investment in the US at the White House on Monday…
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US: Wall St opens higher on Trump's softened tariff stance
US stock indexes opened higher on Monday (Mar 24), helped by signs the Trump administration is taking a measured approach on tariffs…
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Prudential launches dedicated space for high-net-worth customers to capture wealth management demand
As life insurers increasingly focus on high-net-worth (HNW) clients and expand their wealth management services, Prudential has introduced…
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BYD surpasses US$100 billion in annual sales, beating estimates
BYD’s sales last year surpassed the US$100 billion mark, leapfrogging Elon Musk’s Tesla on revenue, as the Chinese auto giant wows…
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ESR Reit completes sale of two logistic warehouses for S$6.8 million
THE manager of ESR Real Estate Investment Trust (ESR Reit) has completed the divestment of two logistics properties in Singapore for S$6.8…
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GuocoLand names new managing director for China business
Kevin Zhou will oversee the group’s operations there, including its portfolio of developments and investment assets Property developer…
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Elliott has built significant stake in Sumitomo Realty: sources
ELLIOTT Investment Management has built a sizeable stake in Japanese real estate developer Sumitomo Realty & Development Co, said people…
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AI boom turns Asian data centres into magnets for loan deals
Artificial intelligence advances are fuelling a funding frenzy for data centres in Asia, spawning a series of record-breaking loans and…
Culture
The Quintessentially American Story of Indian Pizza
In 2021, Avish Naran had an epiphany. After graduating from culinary school, in Napa, he’d been cycling through the kitchens of high-end…
Culture
We’re Still Not Done with Jesus
The Passion and the Resurrection are, of course, at the heart of the Jesus story. Matthew’s account of the empty tomb, followed by ever…
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Who Gets to Define Divorce
Last summer, a poll by the Survey Center on American Life produced a striking statistic. Breaking down the electorate by marital status…
Culture
R. Kikuo Johnson’s “Upstairs, Downstairs”
“One of the things that I’ve always loved about living in New York is that I don’t need to own a car,” R. Kikuo Johnson, the artist behind…
Business
More potential data centre acquisitions, exclusive deals for Keppel DC Reit
The manager of Keppel DC Real Estate Investment Trust (Keppel DC Reit) plans to capitalise on sponsor Keppel’s intended expansion of its…
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Malaysia central bank sees significant growth hurdles ahead
Malaysia’s central bank said that growth risks loom large in its monetary policy considerations, as brewing global trade disputes and…
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Malaysia maintains 2025 growth forecast at 4.5% to 5.5%, warns of rising risks amid protectionism
Malaysia reaffirmed its 2025 growth forecast at 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, despite mounting risks from a potential global trade war,…
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Japan's Nikkei dips as looming US tariff deadline spurs caution
Japan’s Nikkei share average declined for a third straight session on Monday (Mar 24) as uncertainty ahead of a looming deadline for…
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Temasek’s asset manager Seviora expands to the Middle East
Seviora Group, an asset manager that is wholly owned by Temasek, is widening its reach by opening its first office in the Middle East.…
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Sinopec’s 2024 net profit drops 16.8% due to falling oil prices, NEVs
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, known as Sinopec, reported a 16.8 per cent decline in 2024 net profit, citing lower crude oil…
Culture
Best State for Business? The Answer Might Surprise You
If you’re considering starting a business, you might assume that the best state is one of the usual suspects. But surprise! The best state…
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Asia credit market heats up as issuers rush to beat tariff wave
Trump is planning a series of so-called reciprocal tariffs, hitting countries that impose their own levies on US goods The countdown to US…