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CNMC plans to appeal against additional tax assessment of RM29.6 million imposed on Malaysian unit
The notices were raised in relation to the disallowance of management fee expenses paid by subsidiary to gold-mining company A Malaysian…
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Sias calls on Singapore Paincare to clarify actions after failed privatisation bid
The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, called on medical services company Singapore Paincare to clarify its actions…
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Goldman, JPMorgan see India’s record IPO boom extending to 2026
Fundraising expected to hit US$25 billion in 2026, and for the next few years to reach above US$20 billion India’s proceeds from initial…
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China A500 ETFs inflows surge to record high towards year-end
Investors buy 8.7 billion yuan worth of shares in seven of the largest basket funds INFLOWS to a group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…
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SMRT announces senior management changes as deputy group CEO steps down
Its group chief communications officer will also relinquish the role to focus on the company’s ESG and CSR agenda Transit operator SMRT on…
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Nidec founder and chairman Nagamori quits board after spate of accounting issues
The 81-year-old has voluntarily resigned his post, the world’s largest maker of mini-motors says Nidec said its founder Shigenobu Nagamori…
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Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI down 0.02%
City Developments Limited is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the largest decliner Local shares…
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Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI inches down 0.02%
CDL is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the biggest decliner Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec…
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GLP picks investment banks for 2026 Hong Kong IPO: sources
Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the offering size and timing have not been finalised Investment firm GLP has selected banks…
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Coty Divests Remaining Stake in Wella
PARIS – Coty Inc. continues deleveraging and divesting non-core assets, and has sold its remaining 25.8 percent stake in hair care giant…
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OpenAI inks deals with US colleges, seizing early lead in education market
The company has sold more than 700,000 ChatGPT licences to about 35 public universities OpenAI has established a beachhead at many US…
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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high of 0.75%
THE Bank of Japan on Friday hiked interest rates to 0.75 per cent, marking the first increase since January and its highest level in 30…
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates on Friday (Dec 19) to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further…
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BOJ raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
It offers a slightly more upbeat view on the economy than at its previous meeting in October The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates…
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Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
ASIAN markets rose on Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while…
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Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar as it climbs on gold spike, yuan strength
Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices The baht’s rally has pushed…
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Coliwoo disposes Pasir Panjang co-living space in S$43.9 million sale-and-leaseback deal
It will sell its 80% stake in Coliwoo PP, which owns and manages Coliwoo Hotel Pasir Panjang Co-living operator Coliwoo has entered into a…
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Coliwoo disposes Pasir Panjang co-living hotel space in S$43.9 million sale-and-leaseback deal
Estimated net proceeds of S$15.3 million will be used to repay working capital loans owed to LHN Group and for general working capital…
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Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust divests office asset in Italy for 34 million euros
Following the divestment, the trust’s exposure to Italy will fall from 18% to 17% The managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) on…
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Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Coliwoo
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 19): Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust…
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JPMorgan bullish on Singapore stocks amid expected Asean rebound, names 7 top picks
The city-state’s rally has a ‘long way to go’, says the bank, which is also ‘overweight’ on Vietnamese equities Asean equities will be at…
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BNY deepens AI, digital asset embrace as it enters next phase: CEO Robin Vince tells BT
The New York-based bank has invested heavily in AI and culture transformation and is ready for its next phase of change, says Vince in an…
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TikTok signs agreement for new joint venture keeping it online in the U.S.
TikTok has finalized a deal with Oracle and two other investors that will allow the popular social video platform to continue its business…