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Bank of Korea cuts growth view on political instability, Trump impact
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its growth forecast for this year as the political turmoil triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived…
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Top Ikea retailer says in Davos that tariffs could drive prices higher
FOR budget furniture retailer Ikea, the fewer trade tariffs there are, the better, CEO of Ingka Group, the biggest global Ikea franchisee,…
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Asia markets wary as investors brace for barrage of executive orders from Trump 2.0
The key uncertainty is the timing and magnitude of fresh Trump tariffs, says OCBC chief economist DONALD Trump is raring to go, and he has…
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Chinese investors pile into Bridgewater-style funds, eyeing Trump return
CHINESE hedge fund managers are racing to launch products styled on Bridgewater Associates’ popular “All Weather” strategy, to meet hot…
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Julius Baer sees end to S&P 500’s bull run; positive on US banks
WITH inflation again becoming a point of concern for the US Federal Reserve, Julius Baer said investors should broaden out their…
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Singapore to play ‘pivotal role’ as financial flows shift to South-east Asia amid trade tensions: Citi
SINGAPORE is set to play a “pivotal role” as capital flows shift amid uncertainty, with the world grappling with potential trade tensions…
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LME approves Hong Kong as delivery point for metals
THE London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved Hong Kong as an LME delivery point and the listing will become active three months after the…
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LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China
THE London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday (Jan 20) approved Hong Kong as a warehouse delivery point, seeking to boost access to mainland…
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China’s BYD to complete US$1 billion Indonesia plant by year-end: executive
CHINA’S top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its US$1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of 2025, the head of its local unit…
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Singapore listcos’ boards improve in age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have improved in board diversity over the past five years on most fronts – such as age and gender mix – but not…
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Singapore listcos improve board age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have improved in board diversity over the past five years on most fronts – such as age and gender mix – but not…
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Vietnam plans tax breaks, fee cuts to lure overseas investors
VIETNAM’S authorities are planning a series of reforms to lure more overseas investors to the stock market in an effort to ensure…
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Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4
A TAKEOVER offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock has been…
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Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors
INDONESIA’S domestic carbon exchange opened trading to foreign participants as the nation aims to restore its position as a major hub for…
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Chinese soda maker Dayao is said to consider US$500 million Hong Kong IPO
CHINESE soda maker Dayao is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of 2025, sources familiar…
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Marine stocks are booming; analysts predict further growth on growing demand
MARINE stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange have been booming over the past year – and even beyond – and analysts are optimistic on…
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YZJ, Seatrium stocks ride wave of upcycle orders; smooth sailing ahead seen for marine sector
MARINE stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange have been booming over the past year, and analysts are optimistic on continued growth for…
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Asia looks to buy more US fossil fuels to make Trump happy
ASIAN fossil fuel buyers looking to appease incoming US president Donald Trump have come to the same conclusion: buy more American oil and…
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Thailand hunts for central bank chief with ‘modern ideas’
THAILAND has started the search for a new central bank governor with “modern ideas” who can work closely with the state, as the…
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Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, focus on Trump inauguration
GOLD prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday (Jan 20) as easing tensions in the Middle East tempered safe-haven demand, while…
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Rakuten billionaire justifies mobile arm losses with big AI bet
RAKUTEN Group’s chief dismissed sceptics who call the Japanese e-commerce pioneer’s mobile foray a mistake and said the telecom arm is…
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Singapore shares open Monday lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 20) trading in negative territory while markets abroad finished higher ahead of Trump’s inauguration.…
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Singapore shares end lower ahead of Trump inauguration; STI down 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed slightly lower on Monday (Jan 20) ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in the US, even as most…
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Asia private credit funding hits eight-year low on China slump
ASIA’S private credit market faces diverse challenges in 2025 after fundraising dropped to an eight-year low and concerns over China’s…