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Bank of Singapore appoints Collins Chin as global CFO
He takes up the new role after having been the head of investor relations at the bank’s parent, OCBC The Bank of Singapore on Monday (Jan…
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Rupiah may sink past record low as fiscal woes erode BI support
The central bank is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged when it meets on Wednesday to anchor the currency Indonesia’s rupiah looks…
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Raffles Education seeks shareholder nod for dual sale of China asset, Merchant Road property
Two extraordinary general meetings will be held on Feb 3; share price jumps 21.3% Raffles Education is seeking shareholder approval for…
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Petronas names new COO following Sarawak gas dispute: report
The company has also been struggling with declining profits and last year announced it was cutting around 10% of its workforce Petroliam…
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Philippines makes first natural gas discovery in more than a decade
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday gas and condensate had been found at a well close to the existing Malampaya gas…
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YZJ Maritime proposes share buyback as part of capital management plans
It will announce the date of an extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholders’ approval Maritime financial solutions provider…
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YZJ Maritime proposes up to 10% share buyback as part of capital management plans
Maritime financial solutions provider Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime is proposing a share buyback as part of its broader capital management…
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Stocks to watch: Yangzijiang Maritime, SIA, AEM Holdings, Stamford Land, Keppel Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 19): Yangzijiang Maritime: The…
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Brahim Diaz's Afcon penalty miss: 'He's going to have nightmares' say pundits
It was a moment that will haunt Brahim Diaz for years to come. The winger had a chance to write his name into Moroccan folklore after…
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China’s US$7 trillion cash pile is shifting into stocks, gold
With rates now sliding towards 1%, that capital is increasingly looking for a new home CHINESE households are scouring for higher-yielding…
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Shiseido faces tough turnaround after costly cosmetics stumbles
The company has embraced a turnaround plan that involves drastic cost-cutting and a refocus on its luxury brands Shiseido, once a…
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Can the Singapore market support growth stocks?
Despite the STI outperforming the S&P 500 in the last five years, investors continue to cast doubt on buying growth “Can Asians think?” A…
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Nasdaq-listed eToro to roll out SGX stocks on platform in Asia expansion push
Nasdaq-listed investment platform eToro is stepping up its focus on the Asia-Pacific as a key area for future growth, with Singapore…
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Don’t meddle with GIC, Temasek’s mandates
But, more granular information about their performance could help foster trust among their stakeholders Several questions were raised in…
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Sovereign wealth funds join clamour for private credit in EMs
A record wave of private credit deals across emerging markets (EMs) looks set to extend this year, with a host of institutional and…
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From accountant to IR chief: RWS CEO on why she wants to create ‘a new first impression’
Genting veteran Lee Shi Ruh is leading the massive transformation of the Sentosa integrated resort There is certainly quite a different…
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‘No reasons to own’: Software stocks sink on fear of new AI tool
Sell-off has exacerbated an already yawning gap between the performance of software companies and other areas of the tech sector THE new…
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The world’s most iconic pen is now a giant lamp
Almost everywhere you go, from the doctor’s office to the library to the car dealership, there’s one ubiquitous design gem hidden in plain…
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Micron to buy Taiwan chip fabrication site for US$1.8 billion
The investment is part of Micron’s global expansion as it seeks to meet continued demand for memory chips Micron Technology has signed a…
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Located in Plentong, the 7,500 square store is the company’s third retail outlet in Malaysia
Situated in Plentong, the 7,500 sq ft store is the company’s third retail location in Malaysia Automotive accessory and tyre company…
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JPMorgan confirms Trump assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Saturday (Jan 17) confirmed he was not asked to be Federal Reserve chair, hours after US President Donald…
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Creative’s new CEO is no Sim Wong Hoo – but he shouldn’t strive to be
New chief Sim Li Ern’s main task is to convince investors that the company still has viable businesses Sim Li Ern, the nephew of the late…
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International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports
The companies are also seeking to remove extra taxes introduced by the government Oil executives and lawyers for international oil…
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Bank of Japan keeps yen watchers on edge for rate-hike clues
Yen weakness and negative real rates risk fuelling inflation, leaving the BOJ behind the curve The upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting…