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US graphite firms seek 920% duty to thwart China on EV material
US PRODUCERS of a crucial material used in electric vehicle batteries have initiated a trade action seeking sharp tariff increases on…
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Income should put aside hunt for a strategic partner, and focus on an organic growth plan
It seems unlikely another suitor will be easily found – at least not without Income’s shareholders being prepared to accept a much lower…
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Bain and KKR battle for Fuji Soft heats up as Bain goes hostile
BAIN Capital said on Wednesday (Dec 18) it plans to launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft shares even without the backing of the Japanese…
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Russia detains Uzbek man over general's killing in Moscow
Russia's security service says a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been detained over the killing of senior general Igor Kirillov and…
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Citi and Maybank Securities collaborate to offer global securities lending to Singapore retail investors
This collaboration marks the introduction of Citi Securities Lending Access in Asia CITI and Maybank Securities announced on Wednesday…
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China central bank urges financial institutions to guard against rate risks in bond market
CHINA’S central bank on Wednesday (Dec 18) urged financial institutions to guard against interest rate risks when trading in bonds,…
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Chipmaker Kioxia surges 12% in Tokyo debut after jumbo IPO
MEMORY-chip maker Kioxia Holdings soared 12 per cent in its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday (Dec 18), underscoring strong…
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Foxconn said to have approached Nissan to take controlling stake
HON Hai Precision Industry, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of iPhones and other electric products known as Foxconn, has approached Nissan…
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ST Engineering wins S$180 million in contracts for Bangkok rail project
THE urban solutions business of ST Engineering has bagged about S$180 million worth of contracts for the new 35.9-km mass rapid transit…
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Boeing says it has resumed 767, 777 wide-body production
BOEING said late on Tuesday it has resumed production of all airplane programmes that had been halted by a machinists’ strike in the…
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GIC invests further US$150 million in Asia Healthcare Holdings
GIC announced on Wednesday (Dec 18) that it will be investing an additional US$150 million into Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), a…
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"Wordle" today #1,278 answer, hints and clues for Wednesday, December 18
One of the reasons Wordle remains so popular three years after its release is because it's a game that invites conversation. Not only…
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KGI starts Elite UK Reit at ‘outperform’ with £0.37 target on strong growth prospects
KGI Securities has initiated coverage on Elite UK Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) with an “outperform” rating while highlighting it as…
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Cardinals Expected To Trade Projected $108M Star Pitcher This Offseason
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers traded their star closer Devin Williams to the New York…
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Singapore shares retreat at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Wednesday (Dec 18) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at…
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STI continues losing streak; falls 0.5% on Wednesday
THE Straits Times Index (STI) continued the losing streak on Wednesday (Dec 18), while regional indices had mixed results. The STI was…
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STI extends losses; falls 0.5% on Wednesday
THE Straits Times Index (STI) fell for a second day on Wednesday (Dec 18), while regional indices had mixed results. The STI was down 0.5…
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Keppel DC Reit’s newly issued preferential offering units to start trading on SGX at 9 am
KEPPEL DC Reit’s manager announced that it has issued 148.4 million new preferential offering units at S$2.03 apiece which will begin…
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Stocks to watch: Cosco Shipping, Keppel DC Reit, Sembcorp Industries, Cromwell E-Reit
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Wednesday (Dec 18): Cosco Shipping: The…
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Cromwell E-Reit secures five major leases in Q4
They are with new and existing tenants across its logistics and office portfolios in the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Denmark CROMWELL…
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Above average Wednesday, but Arctic air is back
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A brief brush with an area of high pressure will partially clear the skies for the rest of the overnight. However,…
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Does South Africa Have Surfing’s Best Road Trips?
It’s one of the planet’s largest migrations and is fittingly described as the Greatest Shoal on Earth. South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal…
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Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks: report
JAPANESE auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter talks on a merger aimed at helping them compete against Tesla and other…
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Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, including possible merger
HONDA and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday (Dec 18), including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of…