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Sias calls on Singapore Paincare to clarify actions after failed privatisation bid
[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, called on medical services company Singapore Paincare to clarify its actions after its privatisation bid failed earlier this month.The move is...
Goldman, JPMorgan see India’s record IPO boom extending to 2026
Fundraising expected to hit US$25 billion in 2026, and for the next few years to reach above US$20 billion[MUMBAI] India’s proceeds from initial public offerings (IPO) in 2026 may...
China A500 ETFs inflows surge to record high towards year-end
Investors buy 8.7 billion yuan worth of shares in seven of the largest basket fundsINFLOWS to a group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the CSI A500 Index surged to...
Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI inches down 0.02%
CDL is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the biggest decliner[SINGAPORE] Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec 19), even as most regional bourses...
Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI down 0.02%
City Developments Limited is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the largest decliner[SINGAPORE] Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec 19), even as most...
GLP picks investment banks for 2026 Hong Kong IPO: sources
Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the offering size and timing have not been finalised[HONG KONG] Investment firm GLP has selected banks for a Hong Kong initial public...
The Chinese-made DJI drones used by US police face a MAGA-fuelled reckoning
If DJI fails to get FCC clearance by Christmas, it could join Huawei and ZTE on the agency’s list[WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump’s administration faces a Tuesday (Dec 23) deadline...
Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar as it climbs on gold spike, yuan strength
Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices [SINGAPORE] The baht’s rally has pushed it to hit records...
DFI Retail’s Mannings beauty and wellness chain shutters in mainland China
Mannings, known as Guardian in South-east Asia, intends to integrate the business’ operations across Hong Kong and Macau [SINGAPORE] DFI Retail Group’s beauty and wellness business Mannings on Wednesday...
DFI Retail’s Mannings – known as Guardian in Singapore – pulls out of mainland China
[SINGAPORE] DFI Retail Group’s beauty and health brand Mannings on Wednesday (Dec 17) announced the closure of all its stores across mainland China, citing “consumer behaviour” changes. The chain,...
Coliwoo disposes Pasir Panjang co-living hotel space in S$43.9 million sale-and-leaseback deal
Estimated net proceeds of S$15.3 million will be used to repay working capital loans owed to LHN Group and for general working capital purposes [SINGAPORE] Coliwoo has entered into...
Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Coliwoo
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 19): Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) : The managers of Sert on...