Business
Toyota to take key supplier private in US$33 billion deal
Toyota Motor will take forklift-maker Toyota Industries private in a US$33 billion deal, the companies said on Tuesday (Jun 3), a landmark…
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What are private markets, and what risks should investors take note of?
Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the…
Business
As listcos head for the door, are private markets the answer for investors?
Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the…
Business
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit raises S$500 million from private placement of 202 million shares at S$2.47 each
Proceeds will help fund S$700 million purchase of Tai Seng data centre, Science Park building CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment…
Business
Hong Leong Bank forms private banking alliance with Lombard Odier
Bursa-listed Hong Leong Bank (HLB) – a subsidiary of Malaysian tycoon Quek Leng Chan’s Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) – on Monday (May…
Beauty
An Ethereal Boston Wedding at a Historic Private Villa
Neutrals and soft greenery The couple, being high school sweethearts, wanted to be wed at a secluded estate in their hometown. She wanted…
Business
Private credit funds target billions in retail demand from Asia
From Singapore to Japan and Australia, fund managers in Asia are looking to unlock billions of US dollars for private credit from the last…
Business
Done Deal: Nordstrom Family, Mexico’s Liverpool Take Nordstrom Inc. Private
It’s a new era for Nordstrom Inc. and the Nordstrom family. Brothers Erik and Pete Nordstrom and their cousin Jamie, along with El Puerto…
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Turns Out, Trump’s Qatar Private Jet Wasn’t Even a Gift
There’s no such thing as a free plane. Donald Trump’s administration specifically sought out the luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from…
Business
Japan's NTT plans to take NTT Data private for US$16.4 billion
It would launch a tender offer for NTT Data at 4,000 yen (S$35.91) per share, representing a 34% premium from Wednesday’s closing price…
Business
Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington to launch private markets fund
Traditional asset managers have been seeking ways to move beyond stock and bond funds into higher-margin businesses, including private…
Business
Geely plans bid to take Zeekr private at value of US$6.4 billion
The proposal would see Geely buy all shares in US-listed Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding that it does not already own for US$2.566…
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Elon Musk Tried Keeping Issues at His Texas Mansion Private, Emails Show
Few people want beefs with their neighbors to become public. That includes Elon Musk. In March, Mr. Musk’s team lobbied officials in the…
Business
Citigroup to partner with Swiss bourse in private markets push
Citigroup is partnering with Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX Group as part of a push by the Wall Street lender to make it easier for…
Business
Why a US-listed video game firm is paying a premium to take Ban Leong private
For over 30 years, one little-known wholesaler and distributor of technology products – including IT accessories, gaming components and…
Fashion
A Colorful Fashion Forward Private Estate Wedding
The colors are vibrant and playful with iridescent touches. Featuring shades of pink, orange, sage, and pops of blue. Jen came up with a…
Beauty
A Springtime Wedding on Rhode Island at a Private Newport Estate
White, Green, Pink Set against the backdrop of a stunning private estate in Rhode Island, Simone & Nate’s wedding was a beautifully formal…
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U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans
The Justice Department on Thursday accused three of the nation’s largest health insurers of paying hundreds of millions of dollars in…
Business
California’s high-speed rail project may get another chance—if private investors agree to fund it
A long-delayed project promising nonstop rail service between San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours may be able to secure the…
Business
Morgan Stanley offers private equity fund to wider swath of millionaires
Morgan Stanley is launching a private equity fund for its widest audience yet – investors wielding a few million US dollars – as asset…
Business
Chinese sovereign fund CIC to sell US$1 billion of US private equity investments: sources
Chinese sovereign investor China Investment Corporation (CIC) is selling about US$1 billion of its private equity (PE) investment…
Business
Hwa Hong, Wing Tai, Teo family consortium launches bid to take Amara private at S$0.895 a share
Amara on Monday (Apr 28) received a voluntary conditional general offer at S$0.895 per share from a consortium led by property company Hwa…
Beauty
A Land-and-Sea Inspired Wedding at a Private Estate in St. Helena
Lime and forrest green with ocean blue accents Claudia and Andrew’s wedding at a private estate in St. Helena, CA, was a beautifully…
Business
Soho House Berlin Celebrates 15th Birthday With Private Dinner, New Art
To celebrate its 15th anniversary in Berlin, the private member’s club Soho House decided to do a little redecorating. But this being Soho…