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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...
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...
BNY deepens AI, digital asset embrace as it enters next phase: CEO Robin Vince tells BT
The New York-based bank has invested heavily in AI and culture transformation and is ready for its next phase of change, says Vince in an exclusive interview[SINGAPORE] Three years...
Nike reports sales beat overshadowed by Converse, China slumps
NIKE posted better-than-expected sales in the latest quarter, showing progress in its turnaround efforts, but weakness persisted in China and the Converse brand. Revenue in the fiscal second quarter rose...
