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BlackRock misses long-term flow expectations amid Asia outflows
The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock pulled in a less-than-expected US$83 billion of client money to its investment funds in the…
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Taiwan’s Vanguard to hasten construction of Singapore factory
Taiwan’s Vanguard International Semiconductor said on Friday (Apr 11) it will speed up construction of its 12-inch wafer fab in Singapore…
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EBITDA Explained: Beyond the Buzzword
EBITDA, short for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is a term that gets thrown around a lot in finance. But…
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Shein Given U.K. Approval for London IPO
LONDON – Shein, one of the world’s largest fast-fashion retailers harnessing the power of Chinese manufacturing, has been granted…
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A Rick Owens Exhibition in Paris Will Feature His California Bedroom, Brutalist Sculptures and More
ALL ABOUT RICK: A recreation of the California bedroom he shared with his wife Michèle Lamy – plus 30 brutalist cement sculptures – are…
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UK economy grew more than expected in February
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News The UK economy grew by more than expected in February, according to the latest official…
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Indonesia’s US$48 billion social security fund eyes doubling equities exposure
Indonesia’s US$48 billion social security fund BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, the country’s largest institutional investor, aims to raise the share…
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Singapore shares settle lower on Friday; STI down 1.8%
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down on Friday (Apr 11), along with most regional indices. The STI declined 1.8 per cent or 65.3…
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Apple's iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after months long ban
Smartphone buyers were cheered by shopkeepers in Jakarta on Friday (Apr 11) after Apple’s latest smartphone went on sale following a…
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Dominican Nightclub collapse: Survivor recalls 'total chaos'
Santiago Vanegas BBC News Mundo At 01:00 on Tuesday morning Carwin Javie Molleja was dancing with his mother in Santo Domingo's Jet Set…
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Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool deal: Contract extends perfect sporting marriage with Reds
Salah's decision to move his Liverpool career towards the decade mark is a sign of continuing hunger for the game's biggest prizes, as…
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CapitaLand Investment bullish on healthcare’s real estate needs
As South-east Asia’s population ages, more physical spaces are needed for the healthcare and wellness services that people will require in…
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Tokyo: Nikkei slumps on trade war worries, stronger yen
Japan’s Nikkei share average slumped on Friday (Apr 11) in a brutal end to a volatile week as investors worried about the economic fallout…
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Gold versus Bitcoin – a battle for portfolio diversification
As US President Donald Trump’s eye-watering tariffs triggered a tanking of the world’s markets in the past week, the paths of two…
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New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer
Philippa Roxby Health reporter A new type of drug for one of the most common kinds of advanced breast cancer is now available on the NHS…
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Asian-American Family Drama ‘The Harvest’ Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired domestic rights to the…
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Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod: sources
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public…
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Tesla China scraps ‘order now’ option for two imported EVs
Tesla’s website in China has removed the ‘order now’ option for Model S and Model X electric vehicles (EVs), which are both imported, just…
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Novartis pledges US$23 billion US investment as tariffs loom
Trump has repeatedly said he intends to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, citing the industry’s reliance on manufacturing sites around…
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‘Naruto’ Franchise Lands Theatrical Deal for Indian Market Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)
Anime fans across India are in for a treat as Reliance Entertainment has inked a deal with Japan’s TV Tokyo and Happening 365 to bring the…
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Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel Group: The Information
ALPHABET’S Google on Thursday laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android software, Pixel…
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EXCLUSIVE: SMCP Has a New CEO in Asia
SMCP Group has recruited a luxury veteran to lead the charge in Asia, WWD has learned. The French group, parent of fashion brands Sandro,…
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TikTok drives ByteDance’s 29% growth while China business slows
ByteDance’s revenue jumped 29 per cent to US$155 billion in 2024, after online video phenom TikTok drove a worldwide expansion that helped…
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Indonesian coffee chain Fore says its IPO oversubscribed by 200 times
The seven-year old company is the first domestic coffee chain to list on the bourse Indonesian coffee chain Fore said on Friday (Apr 11)…