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Ajisen Ramen operator Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss
This is based on a preliminary review of the unaudited management accounts of the group Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it…
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Gold gains on softer US dollar, Fed decision awaited
Chinese markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5 and will resume trade on Tuesday, May 6 Gold prices edged higher on…
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New Zealand central bank sees AI adoption posing risk to financial stability
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence adoption in financial services presents a risk to financial stability, the Reserve Bank…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Japan Foods
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (May 5). CapitaLand Integrated…
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US dollar’s decline is fuelling dislocations across Asian currencies
Asian currencies turbocharged by US dollar weakness are attaining rarely seen superlatives and triggering central bank intervention to…
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Indonesia seen to cut rate twice this year amid US tariff talks
Indonesia’s central bank is expected to resume monetary easing after holding its rate unchanged for three consecutive meetings, moving to…
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CEOs celebrate Warren Buffett as he calls a close on 5,500,000% run
Apple’s Tim Cook called him inspiring. Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan praised his lessons on life and business. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon…
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Sinarmas Land offer price may be hiked
SINCE this column broached the topic of the lowball offer for Sinarmas Land five weeks ago, there have been two important developments.…
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NHRA Legend John Force Championed By Team With Touching Message
John Force Racing shared a touching tribute to its owner, 16-time NHRA champion John Force, as he celebrated his 76th birthday. Taking to…
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China’s Ant plans to list overseas unit in Hong Kong: report
Ant, an affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, plans to list its overseas arm, Ant International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange,…
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GE2025 results expected to have limited impact on Singapore stocks, say market watchers
While Saturday’s General Election (GE) offers a welcome signal for investors who value political stability, market watchers say its impact…
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Big Oil isn’t budging on output as Opec+ supply hike looms
The largest western oil producers are mostly sticking with their growth plans for now, despite a 16 per cent decline in crude prices…
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Shell is studying merits of BP deal as rival’s stock slumps
Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines…
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WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender
PARIS (AP) — As France prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nazi surrender to Allied forces, survivors of World War II reflect on…
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China’s early dividend payouts to help ease yuan’s price swings
Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong are bringing forward dividend payments to the second quarter, a move that may smooth out yuan…
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India’s largest bank plans to raise 250 billion rupees in share sale
State Bank of India, or SBI, plans to raise 250 billion rupees (S$3.8 billion) through new shares and this fiscal year, marking the first…
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Who Is Greg Abel? Warren Buffett's Successor as Berkshire Hathaway CEO Is Canadian-Born Billionaire Who Is a Doting Dad and Leads a Humble Life
Greg Abel, who has been chosen by Warren Buffett as the next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is a Canadian-born near-billionaire who, despite…
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Straco chair Wu Hsioh Kwang elevates his stake
[singapore] Over the four trading sessions from Apr 25 to 30, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional…
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S-Reits rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets
[singapore] The performance of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) in April 2025 was marked by significant movements,…
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Ben & Jerry's cites investor Peltz's growing influence over parent company Unilever
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s said late on Friday (May 2) that billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who is on its parent company…
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Shein’s London IPO stalled amid US tariff fallout
Shein Group’s initial public offering (IPO) plan has slowed to a crawl as the retailer assesses the impact of US tariffs on its business…
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Apple, Anthropic team up to build AI-powered ‘vibe-coding’ platform
Apple is teaming up with startup Anthropic on a new “vibe-coding” software platform that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to write,…
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Tiny logistics firm’s shares surge on plan to buy Trump Coin
A small logistics company’s plan to hold US President Donald Trump’s memecoin as a treasury asset is fuelling its blistering stock rally.…
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Insurance Trends That Could Save You Money
Staying updated on the latest insurance trends can help you save money on your policies. From innovative coverage options to digital…