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Pimco sees Japan wooing capital as tariffs spur diversification
Japan has emerged as a prime destination for global investors as the trade war triggers a reassessment of capital flows into the US,…
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Fashion
Live from Paris—The Couture Street Style Looks Taking Off in the French Capital Right Now
Refresh 2025-07-07T13:06:35.565Z Chiara Ferragni attends the Schiaparelli runway show in a white shirt dress and glossy gold accessories,…
Culture
Temasek-backed Clifford Capital names Lily Choh CEO of its asset management arm
Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit platform Clifford Capital announced on Monday (Jul 7) that it has appointed Lily Choh as…
Business
An African Union military aircraft crashes in Somalia's capital
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A small military aircraft serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at the…
Culture
Stocks to watch: CDL, UMS Integration, Capital World
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 1): City Developments Ltd (CDL):…
Business
A Russian media outlet is raided in Azerbaijan's capital as tensions rise between Moscow and Baku
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Police in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku searched the offices of Russia's state-funded news outlet Sputnik on…
Culture
US-based I Squared Capital dumps plans to make separate offer for Hong Kong’s HKBN
based infrastructure investment firm I Squared Capital has withdrawn plans to make a takeover offer for Hong Kong’s HKBN, the broadband…
Culture
Meta seeks US$29 billion from private capital firms for AI data centres, FT reports
Meta Platforms is seeking to raise US$29 billion from private capital firms to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in the US,…
Culture
Hong Kong’s equity capital markets bounce back in first half, as Shein IPO looms
HONG Kong’s equity capital markets activity roared back to life in the first half of 2025, driven by global investors sharpening focus on…
Culture
US Federal Reserve releases plan to relax key bank capital rule
The US Federal Reserve unveiled plans to roll back an important capital rule that big banks have said limits their ability to hold more…
Culture
Shein's planned Hong Kong listing to benefit from wider capital pool, analysts say
Shein’s planned listing in Hong Kong will help the online fast-fashion retailer avoid sharp investor scrutiny of its supply chains while…
Beauty
Scotland’s Isle of Skye Has Become an Unexpected Culinary Capital
The allure of the atmospheric Isle of Skye, Scotland’s northernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, is by no means a secret. While the…
Culture
UBS’s US$26 billion capital hit isn’t quite as bad as it seems
THE US$26 billion headline capital charge to protect Swiss taxpayers from the risk that UBS Group ever fails is worse than anyone…
Business
UN says dozens of bodies discovered in a section of Libyan capital run by armed militia
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations human rights office expressed concerns on Wednesday about the discovery of dozens of bodies, some charred…
Business
2 people die before a suspected explosive attack in Uganda's capital, authorities say
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda military authorities said two people died before executing a suspected explosive attack near a Catholic…
Business
Rescued giant moths emerge from cocoons in Mexico's sprawling capital
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two moths the size of a hand, their wings patterned with brown and pink around four translucent sections, mate for…
Culture
Bain Capital to sell China data centre business likely valued at over US$4 billion: sources
US investment firm Bain Capital is seeking to sell the China business of data centre operator WinTriX DC Group, in a deal that could value…
Culture
AirAsia-owner Capital A eyes Hong Kong listing
Malaysia’s Capital A, the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, said on Friday (May 2) it was exploring listing on the Hong Kong stock…
News
Thrive Capital Creating Vehicle for Serial M&A
Thrive Capital has bet big on artificial intelligence, including emerging giants of the field like OpenAI and Databricks. Now the venture…
Culture
Investing in influencers – Azure Capital partners Gushcloud in fund to support creators, with up to 12.5% returns
The Azure-Gushcloud Entertainment Finance Fund, launched in February 2025, has hit its initial target of raising S$10 million from…
Culture
OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to…
Culture
UOB beats expectations with Q4 profit up 8.6% to S$1.52 billion; announces S$3 billion capital distribution package
UOB on Wednesday (Feb 19) posted a net profit of S$1.52 billion for the fourth quarter ended December, up 8.6 per cent from S$1.4 billion…
Culture
Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft
US private equity firm Bain Capital said on Monday (Feb 17) it will not launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft, formally ending a takeover…
Business
Sudan army plans new government as it advances in capital
The Sudanese military has called for diplomatic support for a new government that it says it wants to form after it recaptures the…