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Lendlease Global Commercial Reit reports 14.3% lower H1 DPU of S$0.018
LENDLEASE Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Lendlease Reit) distribution per unit (DPU) fell 14.3 per cent to S$0.018 for…
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KKR, Gaw look to sell Tokyo Hyatt Regency for over 100 billion yen
KKR and Gaw Capital Partners are in talks to sell the Hyatt Regency hotel in Tokyo to Japan Hotel Reit Investment for more than 100…
Business
Julius Baer announces 400 job cuts, executive board revamp
JULIUS Baer Group’s new chief executive officer Stefan Bollinger announced a radical revamp of the bank’s leadership and a cost-cutting…
Business
Private healthcare players upbeat as China hospitals ease rules on foreign ownership
Significant investments are needed for these hospitals to make returns, observers say THE Chinese government’s recent move to allow…
Business
Great Eastern’s Malaysian units terminate proposed acquisition of AmMetLife
The four parties were initially expected to sign agreements for the distribution of life insurance and family takaful products, a type of…
News
Panama offers concessions to US after Marco Rubio meets president
PANAMA promised free passage for US warships through the Panama Canal and said it will withdraw from China’s signature lending programme…
Fashion
Asean’s data centre gold rush to get a boost from DeepSeek’s AI leap: Maybank
DEMAND for Asean data centres is likely to remain resilient as Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek is set to disrupt the…
News
Hong Kong, Taiwan markets drop as Asia-Pacific markets fall on Trump tariff fears
ASIAN markets fell at the open on Monday (Feb 3) after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico…
News
Trump tariffs set to heighten volatility amid uncertainty over their extent and duration: analysts
UNCERTAINTY over how long trade tensions will last and the risk of tariffs on other economies could heighten market volatility in the near…
News
Hong Kong-listed China stocks brace for Trump tariffs’ impact
CHINESE stocks listed in Hong Kong will come under renewed pressure when they resume trading Bloomberg following a three-session break,…
Business
Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Sats, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Raffles Medical
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 3): Sembcorp Industries: The…
Business
EU to make Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for ‘unsafe’ goods: FT
THE European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace liable for dangerous or illegal…
News
US car prices face US$3,000 increase as tariffs hit auto sector
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico will threaten production at automakers across North America and send record…
Business
UniCredit heats up Italy finance battle with new Generali stake
UNICREDIT has made a surprise new move in the fight to dominate the Italian financial system by unveiling a minority stake in…
Business
Cocoa prices swing as supply worries persist
THE cocoa industry is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating prices, supply challenges, and evolving market…
Business
Why Europe will power a big and beautiful 2025 for stocks
WHAT will 2025 bring for stocks? Haze clouded my view in January. Three 2025 outcomes seemed similarly likely: US and world stocks could…
News
Trump’s policy moves still biggest risk amid DeepSeek-induced sell-off last week
The AI model’s success may drive the US government to take an even harder line on tariffs and trade restrictions The first Federal Open…
Culture
Grammy Awards 2025 Winners List
Grammy Awards 2025 winners will be announced live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 2) from 8:00 PM EST to…
Business
The Witch: Everything About Mystery Romance Drama Starring GOT7 Member Jinyoung
With only a couple of weeks left for the premiere of The Witch, the production team has shared several details about the upcoming mystery…
Fashion
For Eagle Brothers First Impression: KBS Drama Opens to Mixed Reviews
For Eagle Brothers, the new KBS Drama that premiered on Saturday (February 1) has opened to mixed reviews. A few viewers found the first…
Fashion
Squid Game 2 Actress Lee Joo Shil Passes Away Following Cancer Relapse
Veteran actress Lee Joo Shil, who portrayed the role of Hwang Jun Ho in Squid Game 2, passed away on Sunday (February 2). She was 80. A…
Culture
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Brentford will welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, looking to build momentum following their victory over…
News
Pilot and Doctor Identified in Fatal Philadelphia Air Ambulance Crash
Authorities have identified several people on board the small plane that crashed in Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 31. The victims include…
Culture
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Manchester United will aim to extend their recent unbeaten streak when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday. Matchweek 24 of…