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Chinese bonds post best returns in decade with more gains seen
CHINESE government bonds are primed for their best year in a decade, with local fund managers and strategists predicting more gains for…
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Business
Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt…
Business
Bitcoin rally fizzles as token’s record-breaking year winds down
A BITCOIN rally is fizzling in the final days of a record-breaking year for the digital asset, as investors assess the remaining impetus…
Business
Nidec announces 257 billion yen unsolicited bid for Makino Milling
JAPANESE manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday (Dec 27) that it planned to launch a tender offer for Makino Milling Machine at a 42 per…
Business
Singapore shares open higher on Friday; STI rises 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Friday (Dec 27) morning following a muted showing from US equities. As at 9.02 am, the Straits…
Business
Bank of Japan debated rate-hike timing, some called for near-term move, December summary shows
SOME Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move “in the near…
Business
CSE Global unit’s US lawsuit may impact 2024 earnings
The company could not quantify the impact, since legal proceedings are in the preliminary stage TECHNOLOGY solutions provider CSE Global…
Business
China’s local-finance cleanup opens new chapter with state firms
CHINA’S latest measures to deal with the financial risks of local officials have centred on a massive debt-swap plan, but a companion step…
News
The Weird New Normal of Donald Trump in 2024
On Christmas Day, Donald Trump issued his traditional holiday greeting. Posting on Truth Social, the social-media site created to serve as…
Business
China’s CATL to seek Hong Kong listing
CHINESE battery manufacturer CATL said on Thursday (Dec 26) it plans to seek a listing in Hong Kong, a Shenzhen Stock Exchange filing…
Business
Oil prices ease as markets weigh China stimulus hopes
OIL edged lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light holiday trade as the US dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in…
Business
NASA Astronaut's Near-Miss with Mysterious Metallic Orbs Stuns Aviation World
A former NASA astronaut has shared details of a close call with unidentified flying objects while piloting his private plane over Texas.…
News
'Baby Driver' Star Hudson Meek Dies Tragically at 16 Following Fall from Moving Vehicle
Hudson Meek, the talented actor known for his role as Young Baby in the 2017 hit film Baby Driver, has tragically died at the age of 16.…
Business
Opinion: California ruled with great jobs and boom times. What happened?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s constant reminders that California’s economy ”leads the nation” as well as being a model for social justice are…
Fashion
Golden Disc Awards 2025: When is the Glam Event, Who is Hosting, Who are the Presenters, Performers
The highly-anticipated Golden Disc Awards 2025 is returning with a new set of nominees, presenters, and performers to celebrate another…
Business
SEOULCon APAN Star Awards 2024: Everything to Know About Nominations, Ceremony, Date, and More
SEOULCon APAN Star Awards 2024 is two days away from its live telecast, which will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters and…
Business
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine says ‘no assurance’ it can turn profitable or sustain it
Troubled healthcare provider Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine (SIAMH) said on Thursday (Dec 26) that it’s not guaranteed the…
Business
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine says ‘no assurance’ it can turn profitable
Troubled healthcare provider Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings (SIAMH) said on Thursday (Dec 26) that it is not guaranteed…
Culture
Manchester City vs Everton Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Manchester City will face Everton on Boxing Day, with Pep Guardiola's defending champions grappling with a serious slump in form.…
Culture
Chelsea vs Fulham Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea will aim to rebound to winning ways when they face Fulham on Boxing Day after dropping points in their previous…
News
Singapore Knife Attack: 24-Year-Old Charged for Seriously Hurting Man on Christmas Eve
A 24-year-old man, who is currently on remission, is accused of injuring another man with a watermelon knife on Christmas Eve. Mohammad…
News
Nebraska Teen Fatally Shoots Older Brother on Christmas Eve After Mistaking Him for Intruder
A 20-year-old Nebraska man is dead and his 16-year-old brother is in custody following an early Christmas Eve tragedy that police say was…
News
Singaporean Couple Who Went Missing Post Hualien Earthquake Declared Dead by Taiwan Authorities
Taiwan authorities have issued death certificates for a Singaporean couple who went missing after a massive earthquake hit Hualien County…
Business
Bitcoin gains on MicroStrategy’s plans to issue more shares
BITCOIN rose on Thursday (Dec 26) after the digital asset’s stockpiler MicroStrategy announced a plan to issue more shares, a move that…