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KKR sells Goodpack back to founding Lam family: source
Reusable bulk container provider Goodpack has switched hands once again, with KKR selling its stake back to the founding Lam family in a…
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Noora Saksa steps in as new Slush CEO
Slush, the Finnish nonprofit behind one of the most influential startup gatherings in Europe, has named Noora Saksa as its new Chief…
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Carol Kirkwood: BBC Breakfast weather presenter to leave after 25 years
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Watch: 'I'm going to spend time with Steve, my gorgeous husband' - Carol Kirkwood on the BBC…
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Tax transparency and trust in the business ecosystem
Transparency has evolved into a defining pillar of good governance and public accountability MULTINATIONAL corporations worldwide are…
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JD.com’s Jingdong Property files for Hong Kong IPO
Jingdong Property, a Chinese logistics infrastructure manager majority owned by e-commerce major JD.com, has filed for an initial public…
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Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind, HSBC says
Traders are on guard for increased volatility in markets ahead of an election on Feb 8 Bond markets in Malaysia and Mexico are among the…
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Exclusive: Tracksmith Names Former Converse President as New CEO
Independent running label Tracksmith announced a change in leadership Tuesday, capping off founder Matt Taylor’s decade-long stint as CEO.…
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EXCLUSIVE: House of Modo Launches New Smart Glasses Brand EyeFly
MILAN — A new player in the growing smart glasses category is bound to fuel competition in that market, which HSBC Holdings Plc analysts…
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Arc’teryx Brings Avery Baker on Board as Chief Brand Officer
Arc’teryx Equipment is adding to its team. The North Vancouver-based technical apparel and equipment brand has brought former Tommy…
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Malaysian retailer MR DIY outperforms South-east Asia peers
The retailer plans further expansion and is positioned to benefit from stronger domestic consumption YSIAN retailer MR DIY Group,…
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HSBC to close Raffles Place branch on Feb 28
The bank has three other wealth centres in the city-state HSBC Holdings will close a key retail branch in Singapore’s financial district…
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HSBC to shut Raffles Place branch amid deeper push into wealth management
The bank has three other wealth centres in the city-state, with one more to be added in February this year Holdings will close a key…
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Micron invests US$24 billion to expand Singapore manufacturing complex; 1,600 jobs to be created
This brings the company’s total investments in Singapore to around US$60 billion Semiconductor giant Micron Technology broke ground on…
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Chandra Asri gets US$250 million loan to fund equity in Esso deal
The financing underscores how private credit funds and traditional lenders increasingly operate side-by-side in mergers and acquisitions…
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Shipbuilder Nam Cheong rises 9.3% on US$19.8 million vessel sale
The 11-year-old, 3,000 deadweight tonnage vessel was sold to an Indonesian customer Shares of Nam Cheong rose S$0.10 or 9.3 per cent in…
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UOBKH forecasts STI to hit 5,400 by end-2026; bets on EQDP boost, banking giants
The Straits Times Index (STI) may reach 5,400 points by the end of 2026, driven by policy tailwinds and resilient corporate earnings, said…
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Apollo took loss on zeroed out asset-backed loan deemed safe
The fallout from the e-commerce aggregator boom is still rippling through credit markets Apollo Global Management took a loss on a portion…
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STI breaks 4,900 amid expectations for Fed to hold rates steady
The benchmark index closes at a record high as DBS and OCBC notched gains of at least 1% The Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground on…
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US dollar still reigns, but businesses and investors ramp up currency diversification: StanChart
Amid the USD uncertainty, discussions are resurfacing over the prospects of RMB internationalisation The US dollar still dominates global…
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UOL up 8% at highest price in two decades after JPMorgan target price upgrade
Shares of UOL Group climbed to their highest price in around two decades on Tuesday (Jan 27) morning, after JPMorgan raised its target…
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Starbucks reports CEO Brian Niccol earned US$31 million in 2025
Starbucks chief executive officer Brian Niccol total compensation was US$31 million in fiscal 2025, a decline from the previous year when…
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After Much Speculation, Anta Sports Scoops Up 29% Puma Stake in $1.8 Billion Deal
Anta Sports Products Limited confirmed early Tuesday in China that it inked an agreement with Groupe Artémis, the investment company of…
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VinFast teams up with Autobrains to develop low-cost self-driving tech
VinFast has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology, including a…
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China’s Anta Sports muscles in with US$1.8 billion move for 29.1% Puma stake
CHINA’S Anta Sports Products said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy a 29.06 per cent stake in German sportswear maker Puma from the Pinault…