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Asia dealmakers see more IPOs, convertible bonds in 2025
INVESTMENT bankers are pinning hopes on initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia to grab a bigger slice of equity capital markets volumes…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield inches up to 3.02%
THE cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) rose to 3.02 per cent, according to auction results released by…
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Indonesian arm of Malaysia’s Mr DIY drops on market debut
THE Indonesian arm of Malaysia-based home improvement retailer Mr DIY Group dropped in its stock market debut on Thursday (Dec 19) after…
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Indonesian arm of Malaysia’s Mr DIY climbs on market debut
THE Indonesian arm of Malaysia-based home improvement retailer Mr DIY Group shook off a wobbly start to rise on its stock market debut on…
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"Wordle" today #1,279 answer, hints and clues for Thursday, December 19
While it might have been released to the public back in October 2021, Wordle's popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The word-based…
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Hong Kong central bank cuts interest rate, tracking US Fed move
THE Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday (Dec 19) cut its base interest rate charged via the overnight discount window by 25…
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HKMA cuts interest rate, tracking US Fed move
Hong Kong interest rates could remain at relatively high levels for some time, says chief executive THE Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
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Malaysian Resources exits high-speed rail bid, Berjaya says
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
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Malaysian Resources has exited high-speed rail bid, says partner Berjaya
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
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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,…
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Mets To Sign Right-Hander Cut By NL East Rival: Report
The New York Mets, who last week made the biggest free agent splash in baseball history, are on the verge of making a small but important…
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PBOC offers strongest yuan support since July after US dollar gains
CHINA ramped up support for the currency via its daily reference rate after US Federal Reserve’s caution over future interest rate cuts…
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Japan brokerages boost pay, perks for retirement-age staff
JAPAN’S biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain…
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Musk is "president-elect" after he helped tank spending plan: David Axelrod
What's New Elon Musk's influence over President-elect Donald Trump has made him the true "president-elect," according to David Axelrod,…
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NASCAR Lawsuit Judge Issues Statement After Huge Change For 23XI And FRM
U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Bell has ruled in favor of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, granting them a preliminary…
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Gold at one-month low after Fed flags slower rate cut pace next year
GOLD prices languished near a one-month low on Thursday (Dec 19) after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would slow the pace of its…
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Gold at one-month low after US Fed flags slower rate cut pace next year
GOLD prices languished near a one-month low on Thursday (Dec 19) after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would slow the pace of its…
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Bank of England set to skip rate cut as stagflation looms
THE Bank of England (BOE) is likely to warn of only gradual interest-rate cuts in 2025, ending the year with a cautious message to…
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7 Ways To Boost Traffic to Tourist Destinations
Attracting visitors to tourist destinations requires a mix of creativity and strategy. Whether you’re a local business or a tourist…
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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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STI continues losing streak, falls 0.4 per cent after US Fed signals fewer rate cuts
SINGAPORE shares fell at the end of trading on Thursday (Dec 19), with the Straits Times Index (STI) tracking Asian indices after the US…
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Harland & Wolff set to be saved in deal with Spanish firm
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipyard best known…
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Yeo Hiap Seng lays off 25 employees as Oatly shuts its Singapore plant
YEO Hiap Seng will be laying off 25 employees as a result of Oatly’s decision to cease its manufacturing operations in Singapore. On…