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Trump tariffs cast a cloud over Jaipur, India’s gemstone capital
[JAIPUR, India] Inside a bright, bustling room in a factory in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Neeraj Lunawat held out a piece of…
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This new twist on venture capital is transforming investing
In recent years, Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) has become more predominant since it offers more flexibility than the traditional VC…
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Surge in interest, capital into private credit as investors retool portfolios
A large majority of them are intending to make an allocation to a private debt fund: Preqin More capital has been flowing into private…
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Octave Capital launches US$75 million ocean-focused impact fund with Katapult Ocean
The fund will look at relevant startups in Apac as well as companies from other geographies that could benefit from expanding into this…
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HK, Abu Dhabi bourse operators seek to deepen capital market ties
The agreement underscores increasing financial ties between the Asian financial hub and the Middle East Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing…
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Openspace Ventures rebrands as Openspace Capital, launches two new funds
The equity growth offering seeks to tap MAS’ EQDP, while the private credit strategy presents companies with more options for capital…
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Singapore fund manager Capital Asia Investments behind multi-million dollar Thai blue-chip deals
Some of these transactions are linked to a politically connected Cambodian tycoon and a prominent Thai businesswoman Singapore-licensed…
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TVM Capital Healthcare announces first close of US$150 million South-east Asia Fund
The new fund will focus on healthcare segments where market demand is high but supply is limited TVM Capital Healthcare, a private equity…
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The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia - the world's skin cancer capital
Tabby Wilson and Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, Sydney Like many Australians, Rach grew up "terrified of the sun" in a country that has the…
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New Zealand central bank proposes reducing deposit takers’ capital requirements
New Zealand’s central bank said on Monday (Aug 25) that it was proposing to reduce the minimum capital requirement for deposit takers, and…
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Stocks to watch: Sats, Great Eastern, Wing Tai, Beng Kuang Marine, Capital World
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Aug 21): Sats: The airline caterer…
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Capital World unit faces more than RM320,000 in claims, buyer seeks refund for unit purchased in 2021
The company is required to enter an appearance within 14 days after being served the letter Property company Capital World on Wednesday…
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Clearbridge Health raises S$1.98 million in placement backed by Azure Capital
Clearbridge Health has raised S$1.98 million in a placement backed by Singapore fund manager Azure Capital, among other investors, amid…
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IFS Capital chairman and CEO up their stakes
Over the five trading sessions from Aug 8 to 14, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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Good governance for vibrant capital markets: towards a market-centric dynamic index
IN 2024, the Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) was re-introduced as a dynamic index designed to reflect continuous…
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Top Singapore hedge fund Dymon Asia Capital ramps up Asia hires as regional funds find favour
US hedge fund giant Citadel and Singapore’s Dymon Asia Capital are adding talent in Asia, as they look to expand business in the region.…
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3HA Capital to privatise watch-listed CosmoSteel after buyout offer accepted
Watch-listed company CosmoSteel Holdings will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as it no longer satisfies the bourse’s…
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Palmer Luckey's Anduril leads second quarter surge for venture capital in greater L.A.
Venture capital investments in the Greater Los Angeles region more than doubled to $5.8 billion in the second quarter, compared to a year…
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Google parent Alphabet surprises with capital spending boost after earnings beat
ALPHABET on Wednesday cited massive demand for its cloud computing services as it hiked its capital spending plans for the year to about…
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OUE Reit H1 DPU gains 5.4% to S$0.0098 on capital management, resilient Singapore portfolio
OUE real estate investment trust (OUE Reit) reported a distribution per unit of S$0.0098 for the first half ended Jun 30, 2025, up 5.4 per…
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Australia’s Insignia agrees to A$3.3 billion takeover by CC Capital, ending bidding war
RALIA’S Insignia Financial agreed on Tuesday to a A$3.3 billion (S$2.8 billion) all-cash takeover by investment manager CC Capital, ending…
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China venture capital funds tap global investors for US$2 billion in comeback
China’s largest venture capital houses are tapping the market for at least US$2 billion in new funds, re-engaging with the country’s…
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Trump says Zelenskyy shouldn't target Moscow amid reports he asked about striking Russian capital
President Trump said Tuesday that Moscow should be off-limits to Ukrainian attacks amid media reports that he asked Ukrainian President…
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Temasek’s Heliconia Capital awaits MAS approval for new CEO after departure of Derek Lau
Temasek-owned Heliconia Capital Management is awaiting regulatory approval for a new chief executive, some four months after the…