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South Korea short-selling resumption set to entice global funds
As South Korea prepares to lift a 17-month ban on short selling, market watchers are expressing confidence that long-term benefits from…
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India’s WAVES Bazaar Emerges as Cross-Sector Digital Marketplace for Global Entertainment Industry
India has established WAVES Bazaar, an expansive digital marketplace that aims to break down traditional industry silos and connect…
News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai’s WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena
In a power play that signals India‘s ambitious bid to become a global entertainment powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will…
Business
Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger…
Celebrity
First African Adaptation of Global Hit ‘Liar’ Trailer Unveiled From Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)
The highly anticipated first African adaptation of the global hit scripted format “Liar” has been unveiled, marking a milestone for…
Culture
Travis Scott to Make India Debut With ‘Circus Maximus’ Tour
DELHI DEBUT BookMyShow Live is set to bring rap superstar Travis Scottto India for the first time as part of his “Circus Maximus” world…
Business
Global investors tout improving China sentiment at Milken event
Global investors are seeing signs of improving sentiment towards China, though it will take more conviction for big, long-only funds to…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Hourglass Bets on Brick-and-mortar With Global Flagship
Hourglass is getting back into the brick-and-mortar game. On the heels of testing the waters last year with a Barneys New York pop-up,…
Business
Stocks to watch: UOB, SIA, Nio, Starhill Global Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Monday (Mar 24). UOB: Chief executive officer…
Business
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners sees global firms as possible source for IPO pipeline
The firm’s Anchor Fund @ 65 mandate complements measures unveiled in MAS equities review group, says management Compared with stock…
Business
Starhill Global Reit obtains S$600 million sustainability-linked loan for refinancing
The 5-year unsecured facility agreement is for term and revolving credit facilities, of S$300 million each Starhill Global Real Estate…
Business
Meituan’s revenue jumps 20% in a boost for global expansion
Meituan’s quarterly revenue climbed 20 per cent, suggesting the Chinese meal delivery leader is successfully fending off new domestic…
News
Can Yaman Series ‘El Turco’ Drops International Trailer As English-Language Action Series Starts Global Rollout
Istanbul-based distributor Madd Entertainment has released the international trailer for English-language drama “El Turco,” in which…
Culture
Volkswagen is cutting thousands of jobs but still dwarfs global rivals
Job cuts are coming thick and fast from Volkswagen (VW). Just since December, it’s announced plans to reduce its German workforce by…
Fashion
Airlines question Heathrow readiness after shutdown sparks global flight chaos
Britain’s Heathrow Airport was shut on Friday (Mar 21) after a huge fire at a nearby substation knocked out its power, stranding…
Fashion
Gold unchanged near record high as global uncertainties raise demand
Gold held steady on Friday (Mar 21) to trade below its record high hit in the previous session, supported by safe-haven demand arising…
Business
Europe: Shares slip after global central banks flag economic uncertainty; Switzerland cuts rates
EUROPEAN shares closed lower on Thursday, after four sessions of gains, as investors booked some profits and assessed interest rate…
Business
Singapore financial sector may cut hiring amid volatile markets, global bank layoffs
The recent series of job cuts underscore the challenges lenders are grappling with; US banks’ layoffs could ripple through to Singapore…
Business
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…
Business
Far East Hospitality Trust expands mandate to global investments, adjacent lodging asset classes
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will have an expanded mandate to invest in new geographical markets and asset classes, effective 30 days…
Business
TikTok cuts trust and safety jobs in Singapore as part of global layoffs
AT LEAST a dozen TikTok employees in Singapore were let go with immediate effect, as the firm trimmed its back-end teams globally to…
Business
Growth in global private equity deal flow may be slower than expected this year: Preqin
INVESTORS forecasting a quick uptake in global private equity (PE) activity this year may be disappointed, especially if the gap in…
Business
‘Significant’ investor interest in South-east Asia’s wellness real estate sector amid global boom: CLI
INVESTOR interest in wellness real estate is steadily on the rise and South-east Asia offers significant opportunities within its health…
Business
Stocks to watch: Seatrium, SingPost, Sasseur Reit, CSE Global, United Hampshire US Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Feb 20). Seatrium: It announced on…