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Bain seeks to raise at least US$7 billion for new Asia PE fund
Bain Capital is looking to raise billions of US dollars for its next Asia fund and a special situation fund in the region, as it moves to…
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Brioni Names Flavio Cerbone Chief Marketing Officer
NEW AT BRIONI: Brioni has named Flavio Cerbone the brand’s chief marketing officer. He will report to chief executive officer Mehdi…
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USD weakens against SGD as tariff uncertainty roils markets
The US dollar fell to its weakest point against the Singapore dollar since November 2024, as markets continued to be volatile following…
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Matt Bomer Was Circling Playing a Ken in ‘Barbie,’ but Turned It Down for ‘Maestro’: It ‘Wouldn’t Have Been the Same Experience’ If I Tried to Do Both
Matt Bomer could’ve appeared in not just one, but two Oscar best picture nominees in 2023 had he decided he had ken-ough time between…
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Buying the dip, nervous selling drive trading volumes up in Singapore amid tariff volatility
Brokerages recorded a surge in trading activity amid heightened market volatility after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping…
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CATL gets Hong Kong approval for this year’s biggest listing
The approval clears the way for the Chinese company and its bankers to start arranging meetings soon with investors to gauge demand for…
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Exits to remain tough for South-east Asia private equity despite uptick in 2024
Private equity (PE) enjoyed upticks in deal value and number of exits in 2024, but the exit environment remains tough, a report by…
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China tech faces worry beyond tariffs after US$350 billion wipeout
Even as China’s tech stocks begin to recoup some of their recent big losses, some investors and analysts are eyeing looming concerns that…
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Berkshire sells 90 billion yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway priced 90 billion yen (S$628 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11), completing the yen deal even as sharp market…
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Berkshire yen bond deal is its smallest ever amid trade war
Berkshire Hathaway sold 90 billion yen (S$834 million) of bonds on Friday (Apr 11) in its smallest yen deal ever in a market rocked by an…
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Starlings vanishing from gardens, says conservation charity, RSPB
Helen Briggs BBC environment correspondent•@hbriggs Fewer starlings are visiting UK gardens, according to the conservation charity, the…
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China trade tensions lift safe-haven gold to record high
Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Friday (Apr 11), supported by recession concerns as escalating tariff tensions between the United…
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Tariff volatility to benefit SGX; Macquarie upgrades shares, lifts target price
As tariffs decimate the financial sector, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to position itself as a defensive option with its suite of…
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Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Sheridan and Mark Cuban Attend Exclusive Kiawah Confab With Global Sports Leaders
On Kiawah Island this week, golf took the backburner as global leaders in sports and top financial minds gathered for an exclusive thought…
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Stocks to watch: Sats, CapitaLand Investment
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 11). Sats: Terminal operator…
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The Masters: Scottie Scheffler in day one's best shots
Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler features in the best shots from day one at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy finds water to…
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Automotive group Vin’s Holdings aims for greater gains in used car space with IPO
Buoyed by success in the pre-owned car market, Vin’s Holdings (VH) has sought an initial public offering (IPO) to fuel the next stage of…
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Big US companies went bankrupt at fastest pace since 2010: S&P
Large US companies filed bankruptcy at the fastest rate in 15 years to the first three months of 2025, S&P Global Market Intelligence said…
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Harley-Davidson explores US$1 billion-plus sale of financing arm
Harley-Davidson is exploring options for its financing arm including a sale, which could fetch at least US$1 billion, according to sources…
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Oil settles down over 3% as investors reassess Trump’s tariff flip
OIL prices settled more than US$2 per barrel lower on Thursday, wiping out the last session’s rally, as investors reassessed a planned…
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Chinese tea chain Chagee launches US IPO, defying stock slump
Chagee Holdings, a Chinese bubble tea chain, is seeking to raise US$411 million in an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, despite…
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US: S&P 500 ends down 3.5% as stocks resume tariff sell-off
Wall Street stocks suffered another battering on Thursday, giving back a sizeable portion of the prior session’s gains as investors…
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Prince Harry visits Ukraine to meet war victims
The Duke of Sussex met war victims in Ukraine on Thursday when he visited a rehabilitation clinic, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry…