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SGX December securities turnover value up 29% on 2025 momentum
The trading value of securities on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained stock…
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SGX’s securities daily average value for 2025 jumps 21% – the highest since 2010
The turnover value of securities traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained…
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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called…
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Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men…
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Gold falls as commodity index adjustments weigh ahead of US jobs data
Gold fell on Friday (Jan 9) as commodity index readjustments and a firm US dollar kept the pressure on prices in the near term, with…
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UOBKH upgrades top pick DBS to ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and has a continued ‘buy’ call for OCBC A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this…
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UOBKH rates top pick DBS a ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and keeps its ‘buy’ call for OCBC A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this year…
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Cathay Pacific seeks savings, cuts some jobs in efficiency push
The airline has said that it plans to hire 3,000 people this year, pushing headcount beyond the 34,000 at the end of 2025 Cathay Pacific…
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Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed, which risks…
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CK Hutchison is said to pick Goldman Sachs, UBS for Hong Kong-London IPO of Watson Group
CK Hutchison Holdings has picked Goldman Sachs and UBS Group to work on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of global health and…
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'The peace is disturbed': Pop star Skye Newman wins the BBC Sound of 2026
Mark SavageMusic correspondent Loud, raw, and strikingly honest: Pop singer Skye Newman has won BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026. The award…
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Stocks to watch: China Aviation Oil, Geo Energy
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 9): China Aviation Oil (CAO): Its…
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Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figures HUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the…
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GM to take US$6 billion writedown on EV pullback
GM’s EV sales dropped 43 per cent in the fourth quarter after the loss of the consumer tax credit General Motors said on Thursday it would…
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Google just changed Gmail—and it could reshape how you use your inbox
Starting today, Google is weaving its massive investment in AI into one product nearly everyone already uses—and for many people, the…
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London player Colt targets data centre migration to expand Singapore market share
It views global connectivity as its competitive advantage, and identifies opportunities in SGX data centre migration Data centre…
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Macy’s Discloses 14 Stores Closing This Year
Macy’s Inc., continuing to execute on its three-year “Bold New Chapter” reinvigoration strategy, disclosed 14 Macy’s locations that will…
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Amazon Won’t Bail Saks Global Out Anytime Soon: Source
Saks Global’s potential path into the future might be narrowing. While industry dealmakers said earlier this week that the retailer was in…
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Blackstone eyes US$2.6 billion of debt to finance power merger
Electricity demand is soaring globally as the data centres needed for Big Tech’s artificial intelligence objectives put pressure on power…
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Big Tech spared strict rules in EU digital regulations overhaul, sources say
The tech giants will be subject only to a voluntary framework rather than binding rules Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Netflix,…
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China’s Anta Sports has offered to buy Pinault family’s 29% Puma stake: sources
The Hong Kong-listed company has a track record of acquiring and revamping Western sports and lifestyle brands China’s Anta Sports…
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Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks to form world’s biggest miner
Rio Tinto Group is in talks to buy Glencore to create the world’s biggest mining company with a combined market value of more than US$200…
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European stocks’ early-2026 rally hits speed bump as retail reality check drags
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday, dragged down by a selloff in tech and disappointing updates from several heavyweight retailers, while…
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US stocks: Wall Street ends mixed as tech dips, defence stocks rally
WALL Street ended mixed on Thursday, as Nvidia and other technology stocks dipped, while defence companies advanced after President Donald…