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Tariffs rip through South-east Asia stocks, sink Vietnam’s market
South-east Asian stocks and currencies fell after Asian emerging nations were given some of the biggest tariff increases by US President…
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Singapore’s dollar in pole position to extend lead in Asia
Demand for the city-state’s currency may sustain even as expectations for further MAS policy easing grow, with core inflation in February…
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Asia: Markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Asian markets edged up on Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump’s wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation…
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Asia: Markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish…
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Granite Asia, PE firm form US$100 million JV targeting Japan expansion opportunities
For companies aiming to enter the Japanese market, the JV will help them navigate the country’s regulatory landscape and business…
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Trump tariffs: Shares slide in Asia as new US import taxes loom
Peter Hoskins Business reporter Stock markets have fallen in Asia after President Donald Trump suggested that new tariffs he is set to…
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Asia: Markets mixed as autos suffer more tariff-fuelled losses
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as traders brace for next week’s expected wave of US tariffs, while auto firms extended their painful…
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Asia: Autos lead market losses after Trump’s latest tariffs salvo
A plunge in automakers hit Asian equities on Thursday after Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on all imported vehicles and parts as…
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Stocks to watch: Paragon Reit, mm2 Asia, ST Engineering, UMS Integration
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Mar 27). Paragon Reit: The manager has…
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Asia: Stocks rise on trade optimism, but US policy uncertainty lingers
Lingering hopes that Donald Trump’s planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as feared helped lift Asian markets Wednesday,…
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HSBC CEO expects to double down in Asia, Middle East after exits
The bank will incur US$1.8 billion in charges over the next two years because of the global restructuring HSBC Holdings expects to double…
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Asia: Most markets track Wall Street on tariff hope
Equities mostly rose in Asia on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s rally on easing fears over Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, while traders…
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Private equity poised for more deal activity in Asia: Bain
Carve-out deals represent a top investment opportunity, particularly in Japan and Korea, as conglomerates streamline operations and sell…
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Ex-Citigroup Asia managing director Shaw sues bank in Hong Kong
Philip John Shaw, a former head of Pan-Asia Execution Services at Citigroup, sued the US bank to contest his summary dismissal in March…
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‘The Fixies’ Franchise Heads to South Asia in Animotion-Reliance Animation Strategic Pact (EXCLUSIVE)
Kid-targeted U.A.E. animation powerhouse Animotion Media is expanding its global footprint, linking with India’s Reliance Animation…
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Asia credit market heats up as issuers rush to beat tariff wave
Trump is planning a series of so-called reciprocal tariffs, hitting countries that impose their own levies on US goods The countdown to US…
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Asia: Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for ‘Liberation Day’
Asian markets swung on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a…
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High costs limit plastic recycling in South-east Asia: Bain
Plastic recycling in South-east Asia is limited by high collection and sorting costs, which can be 1.5 to two times the raw waste price,…
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Asia: Markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pall
Asian markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as the optimism stoked by a dovish US Federal…
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Global funds exiting South-east Asia as Indonesia sell-off hurts safe haven appeal
Once touted as a haven for investors to navigate Donald Trump’s tariff wars, South-east Asia has all but lost that appeal as a region-wide…
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HSBC’s revamp of key Asia division costs women senior roles
A global overhaul at HSBC Holdings has seen female executives in Asia lose out after the lender asked managers to reapply for senior roles…
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Jefferies hires two senior traders from CLSA in Asia push
JEFFERIES Financial Group hired two senior traders from CLSA, building out in Asia-Pacific after its revenue in the region jumped last…
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Netflix Leads Southeast Asia Streaming Revenues to $1.8 Billion as Regional VOD Viewership Surges
Southeast Asia‘s premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 billion and…
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Manulife’s profit climbs on wealth management strength, Asia growth
MANULIFE Financial posted higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, bolstered by a thriving wealth and asset management business and…