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South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election…
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Virgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of A$685 million IPO
Virgin Australia is set to return to the stock market after a five-year absence, with the Bain Capital-owned airline launching a A$685…
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Global funds weigh whether Indonesia market rebound was too fast
Indonesia’s financial markets have bounced back after a torrid few months, sparking a debate on whether the rally can last. RBC BlueBay…
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Protect investors, but give private market fund managers flexibility, industry players tell MAS
The transparency of private market funds, the amount they charge in fees, and the methods of valuation were among key points raised in the…
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Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
Singapore’s multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global…
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There's one bright spot for San Francisco's office space market
SAN FRANCISCO — In recent years, San Francisco’s image as a welcoming place for businesses has taken a hit. Major tech companies such as…
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OPEC+ Maintains Oil Production Increase as Prices Soften and Market Awaits Demand Recovery
With international oil markets facing price pressure and economic instability, OPEC+ has remained committed to gradually restoring supply.…
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Sellers or buyers housing market? Zillow’s analysis for 250 metros
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Zillow economists have…
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JAFF Market Returns for Second Edition as Strategic Platform for Indonesian Cinema
The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is gearing up for the second edition of JAFF Market at the Jogja Expo Center in Yogyakarta.…
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Energy Market Authority chairman Richard Lim to step down; ex-perm sec Tan Ching Yee to assume role
Energy Market Authority (EMA) chairman Richard Lim, 71, will step down in September after leading the board for five years. Lim will…
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US: Stocks rise as market weighs tariff ruling
Wall Street stocks finished modestly higher on Thursday following strong earnings from Nvidia as a judicial ruling added to uncertainty…
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Economist says stock market gains are sign Trade Court ruling will be overturned
The stock markets' modest gains on Thursday are a sign that investors are confident that a federal court decision blocking some of…
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NTT Docomo to buy SBI’s online bank for 420 billion yen in cut-throat market
NTT Docomo is buying SBI Holdings’ online bank in a 420 billion yen (S$3.7 billion) deal to shore up the Japanese mobile carrier’s…
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The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fannie Mae and Freddie…
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Brazil Emerges as FAST Streaming Powerhouse, Set to Soon Become Its Second Biggest International Market in the World (EXCLUSIVE)
FAST services are on a tear — especially in Latin America, where Brazil is emerging as a global leader in adoption and monetization.…
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Will more S-Reits soon exit the local market?
WHEN the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) was unveiled on May 14, I couldn’t help feeling rather disheartened –…
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MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the…
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Morgan Stanley says Singapore market is a ‘safe haven’, raises price target for this sector
Analysts from Morgan Stanley are strong on Singapore equities, as the market continued to outperform global stocks year to date – with a…
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Bank of Japan to closely watch bond market situation: governor
[BANFF, Canada] Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will closely monitor the bond market amid surging…
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Over a Dozen Officials Dumped Stocks Just as Trump Crashed the Market
In March, Musk walked into what he understood to be an ambush, facing heated backlash from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Veterans…
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Apac family offices favour developed market equities, bonds: UBS report
Family offices (FOs) in the Asia-Pacific favoured equities and bonds from developed markets in 2024 and plan to increase their strategic…
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Australia-India Financing Venture Southern Sitara Bows at Cannes Market With Cross-Cultural Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
The growing appetite for Australia–India co-productions has spawned a new financing entity designed to bridge the two markets with…
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Bank of Japan should step in only in a ‘severe’ bond market rout, policymaker says
The Bank of Japan does not need to make big changes to its bond taper plan and should only ramp up buying in times of “severe market…
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Mórbido TV and Screen Capital Unveil Umbra, a Genre-First Streaming Hub for the LatAm Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Chilean investment firm Screen Capital has acquired Versatile Communications Inc. to launch the region’s first multi-platform hub…