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Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices
It’s to ensure the prices of mineral commodities are “rational”, allowing the government in turn to earn more revenues The Indonesian…
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From Eggslut to 1880: Despite 2025's closures, Singapore's retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking, say observers
Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say…
Business
Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on the final trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver…
Business
China vows to stabilise grain, edible oil production in key meeting
Beijing seeks food security in the face of economic challenges and pressures from urbanisation China must stabilise grain and edible oil…
Business
PBOC’s leanest year for easing since 2021 defies Wall Street
Cutting interest rates by a little might prove ineffective in a scenario where households and businesses are reluctant to take on debt…
Business
UltraGreen.ai gets regulatory approval for its products in Malaysia and the Philippines
This facilitates the company’s delivery of surgical technologies to healthcare systems in South-east Asia, UltraGreen.ai says Surgical…
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LTA awards Obayashi Corp S$281m contract to design and build new Brickland MRT station
The new Brickland station, between Chao Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak stations on the North South line, is targeted to commence passenger…
Business
Gold hovers near two-week low as investors book profits
Gold hovered near a two-week low on Tuesday (Dec 30) that it touched in the previous session, as year-end profit-taking caused all…
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China’s reawakening puts Asia M&A on confident course for 2026
The country-focused PE firms have also been hunting overseas. The buoyant mood around deals is reverberating through Asia, with major…
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PragerU's 'pro-American' Presidential Rankings Survey puts Washington first, Biden last
Presidential rankings tend to reward those on the left and penalize those on the right, which is where PragerU comes in. Source link
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Meta acquires Singapore-based startup Manus to bolster AI business
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, which makes an AI agent that it sells to…
Business
How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections
The company has its roots in China, but it has now accumulated the most extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia SHOPPING around…
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Citigroup to take US$1.1 billion loss on Russian business unit sale
Other lenders have also scaled back, with Goldman Sachs gaining approval earlier this year to sell its business in Russia Citigroup said…
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Being a good asset manager is like conducting an orchestra: HSBC’s Lim Pang Qi
As HSBC Asset Management’s CEO for South-east Asia and Singapore, he ensures the bank’s teams gel and tracks changes in clients’ needs AS…
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Trump threatens Iran with more military action if it revives nuclear, missile programs
President Trump said Monday he would unleash "very powerful consequences" if Iran takes steps to restock its missile arsenal or rebuild…
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Oil settles up over 2% on dented peace hopes in Ukraine, tensions in Yemen
Strong Chinese waterborne crude imports are also helping tighten oil markets, said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo Oil prices settled more…
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Rural health fund money to be rolled out in 2026
The Trump administration announced that all 50 states will receive award money from the $50 billion rural health fund that was passed in…
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US stocks end down as tech shares drop ahead of New Year
Wall Street’s main indexes ended lower on Monday (Dec 29), kicking off the final week of the year on a softer note, as heavyweight…
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Trump to receive Israel Prize
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump will be receiving the Israel Prize, the highest honor awarded by the state…
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Trump weighs 'gross incompetence' lawsuit against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump said Monday he is considering a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "incompetence." Source link
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Democrats to hold special hearing on fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
Democrats will mark the fifth anniversary of the 2021 assault on the Capitol with a special hearing that focuses on election threats and…
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Democrats' report accuses Speaker Johnson of wielding House rules to 'rubber stamp' Trump agenda
Democrats say House Republicans have effectively transformed themselves into a "rubber stamp" for President Trump and his wealthy allies…
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Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis
Federal Homeland Security officials were conducting a fraud investigation on Monday in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security…
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Trump says alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence was 'not good'
President Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him in an early morning call that a Ukrainian drone attack targeted…