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China banks raise mortgage rates for the first time since 2021
CHINESE banks raised new mortgage costs for the first time in three years, as narrowing margins are dragged down by a persistent property…
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Battery-maker CATL considers Hong Kong listing to raise US$5 billion
CONTEMPORARY Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least US$5 billion,…
Business
China’s LGFVs raise record dim sum debt as domestic curbs bite
CHINESE local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) are selling an unprecedented amount of offshore yuan bonds, skirting attempts made by…
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Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here's how China plans to fight back
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports when he takes office, a move that…
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NTUC to raise staff retirement and re-employment ages from January 2025
THE National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) will raise the retirement and re-employment age ceilings for all its workers one-and-a-half…
Business
New US solar tariffs on South-east Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
A NEW round of US solar panel import tariffs on South-east Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer…
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Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden and Congress could tie his hands
Now that Donald Trump will be headed to the White House, it is all but certain that he will pursue significant new taxes on imported…
Business
RBA reforms raise uncertainties over rate path, economists say
Australia’s surprise late-night passage of legislation that will split the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) board into two entities may…
Business
Chinese driverless-tech firm Pony AI said to raise US$260 million in US IPO
The Guangzhou-headquartered company priced its American depositary shares at US$13 each PONY AI raised US$260 million after pricing its US…
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Singapore Gulf Bank to raise funds, buy stablecoin payments firm
SINGAPORE Gulf Bank is seeking to raise at least US$50 million in a funding round and plans to acquire a stablecoin payments company next…
Business
Mr DIY Indonesian business plans IPO to raise up to 4.7 trillion rupiah
THE Indonesian sister company of Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd will list shares in Jakarta through an initial public offering (IPO) that seeks to…
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Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald…
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Seven & i founding family aims to raise 8 trillion yen for buyout this year: NHK
THE founding Ito family behind Japanese retailer Seven & i aims to raise more than 8 trillion yen (S$70 billion) to take it private by the…
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News Analysis: Trump's transition moves raise fears of a politicized military
WASHINGTON — Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have long contended that he aspires to use the U.S. military — a nonpartisan force,…
Lifestyle
Map shows most affordable states to raise kids in America
Having enough money under your belt to raise a child takes a considerable salary, but how much you need varies considerably depending on…
Business
Boeing bankers grab up to US$300 million in capital raise fees
BOEING’s US$20 billion-plus capital raise delivered four banks a hefty payday just as equity market issuance began to cool ahead of the US…