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AEM denies allegations of patent infringement from US semiconductor test equipment firm
The company says the patents relate to a specific wafer level test system that it does not practice US semiconductor test equipment…
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AEM denies allegations of patent infringement from US semiconductor firm; shares dive 9.3%
The company says the patents relate to a specific wafer level test system that it does not practice US semiconductor test equipment…
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AEM denies allegations of patent infringement from US semiconductor firm; shares close 8.8% lower
Separately, DBS Group Research has raised its target price for AEM, citing its tech edge and the semiconductor sector’s growth trajectory…
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Stellantis said to plan US$10 billion in US turnaround investments
The carmaker is temporarily pausing production at eight of its plants in Europe amid lagging demand for models including the Alfa Romeo…
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Australia: Financials, gold stocks help shares notch 6-week high
AUSTRALIAN shares rose to a six-week high on Monday, driven by gains in index heavyweight financials and gold stocks, while Wall Street’s…
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Gold tops US$3,900 for first time on safe-haven demand
Non-yielding gold thrives in a low-interest-rate environment and during economic uncertainties Gold surged past US$3,900 an ounce for the…
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BYD’s SkyRail to nowhere marks a rare misstep for EV juggernaut
Wang Chuanfu, the founder of BYD, has tried his hand at many things. Producing batteries, making electronics and most recently, what BYD…
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Stocks to watch: Keppel, Grand Venture Technology, Fu Yu, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Oct 6): Keppel: Singapore has…
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Stocks to watch: Keppel, Frasers Hospitality Trust, HRnetGroup, AEM, Grand Venture Technology, Fu Yu, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Oct 6): Keppel: Singapore has…
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Tokyo: Nikkei surges to record after election win by fiscal dove Takaichi
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge surged past the 46,000 level for the first time on Monday after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi was elected to lead…
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FTSE decision looms for Vietnam after record-setting rally
The South-east Asian nation is closing in on meeting the criteria for an upgrade from a frontier market, thanks to changes made to improve…
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China is beating the US in the battle for energy export dominance
Trump is trying to drive production even higher in his second term by loosening regulations while also kneecapping the green technology…
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Singtel pledges support for troubled long-time unit Optus; transformation ‘will take time’
The group has supported its Australian subsidiary with A$33 billion in investments since 2001, while not receiving dividends in the last…
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Singapore gets noticed as IPO activity rises
Increased new listings this year might just be the result of companies and Reit sponsors taking advantage of elevated investor sentiment…
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5 key issues confronting investors now
Tariff fears, reshoring and AI bubble among worries for those on both sides of the Pacific What has you worried? The Straits Times Index…
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Broader uptrend intact for Nasdaq-100, with bias tilted towards the upside
With the Fed cautious but easing and inflation still sticky, any sustained move higher will remain sensitive to incoming economic data The…
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World’s biggest pension fund puts impact investing on the agenda
A decision by Japan’s US$1.8 trillion pension fund, the world’s biggest, to consider a shift into impact investing has triggered a wider…
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Vietnam Records 8.22% Economic Growth in Q3 Amid US Tariff Challenges
Vietnam's government announced on Sunday, October 5, that its economy grew at an annual rate of 8.22% in the third quarter, which was…
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Bulls see piling into emerging markets as momentum returns
EMERGING market (EM) assets look set to cap a banner year, with investors expecting inflows into equities and bonds to gain momentum in…
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Kobi Halperin Spring 2026: Original Sin
Kobi Halperin took his first turn in Paris with his brand for spring, a major step for the New York-based designer, who is celebrating the…
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Foxconn’s third-quarter revenue hits record, misses market forecast
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record third-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial…
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Morgan Stanley bets on post-Brexit pound high in 2026
MORGAN Stanley is betting that the pound will rally after the UK’s November budget to hit a decade-high next year. The US bank recommends…
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Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
The French trade credit insurer is betting on Asia as the global economy’s driving force In a world where global trade faces mounting…
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French trade credit insurer Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
As the global economy fragments and supply chains shift, Coface is leaning into its market intelligence and analytics In a world where…