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Sembcorp to enter the Philippines renewable energy market via acquisition
The proposed deal’s total consideration is about S$105 million and is expected to be completed in H2 2025 SEMBCORP Industries announced in…
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IEA comes under pressure from former oil market chief to cut energy transition focus
THE International Energy Agency’s (IEA) former oil industry and market chief criticised the agency’s focus on the global energy transition…
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Singapore’s reinsurance market gears for growth in bid to be Asian hub
Industry watchers cite several favourable factors, including country’s supportive regulatory environment, advantageous geographical…
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China is quietly taking over Russia's tech market
Chinese IT firms are expanding in Russia, filling the gap left by Western exits after the invasion of Ukraine. While Chinese companies are…
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Neusoft, Zenrin team up to develop navigation products for Japanese market
China-based intelligent solution developer Neusoft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese mapping company Zenrin to…
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Parrot Social Shines at Asia's AI Festival, Redefining SME Market Solutions
The Asia AI Festival (AIFA) 2025, hosted in Singapore on January 16-17, brought together leaders in digitalization, artificial…
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Referee kayu? Like in football, focus in the market should be on the ‘play’, not the refereeing - The Business Times
I DON’T know how many of you are football fans, but many games are played over the Christmas and New Year period. Every morning when I try…
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China boosts index investments in latest bid to revive market - The Business Times
China announced new measures to promote the development of index investment products, its latest effort to shore up the ailing equity…
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Emerging market currencies get relief rally from softening Trump threats - The Business Times
Emerging-market (EM) currencies climbed during the first week of Donald Trump’s second term, helped by a softer-than-expected rollout of…
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Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
At a sprawling Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, a battle is brewing. The roughly 300 workers are set to vote on Monday on whether to…
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China’s new rules to add one trillion yuan into market: analysts - The Business Times
ANALYSTS see China’s latest initiatives injecting at least one trillion yuan (S$186 billion) of additional flows in 2025 into its ailing…
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Cartier appeal helps Richemont reach 100 billion Swiss francs market value - The Business Times
SWISS luxury conglomerate Richemont’s stock market value surpassed 100 billion Swiss francs (S$149.2 billion) for the first time,…
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Ascott bags 16 new signings under Oakwood portfolio to tap growing ‘bleisure’ market - The Business Times
ASCOTT, the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, has secured 16 new signings under the Oakwood brand in 2024, up…
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Comac jets for Vietnam show China’s push for international market - The Business Times
CHINA’S drive to break into foreign aviation markets with its homegrown Comac jets has intensified, with a push to persuade Vietnam to…
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Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors - The Business Times
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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iPhone loses global market share with Apple AI absent in China
APPLE sold fewer iPhones and lost ground to Chinese rivals last year, reflecting the absence of Apple Intelligence in its largest market…
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Chinese stocks enter bear market as geopolitical risks mount
Chinese shares fell for a fifth straight day, pushing a closely watched benchmark into a bear market, as geopolitical tensions simmer…
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US stock market races reality check in high-bar earnings season
The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading for its next big test as companies start releasing…
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US stock market faces reality check in high-bar earnings season
The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading for its next big test as companies start releasing…
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Housing market update: How to find out how much house you can afford
Knowing how much house you can afford helps you avoid financial stress and set realistic expectations. This can ensure you can comfortably…
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SGX securities turnover value rises 5% in December despite lower market volume
THE total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 5 per cent on the year to S$20 billion in December,…
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SGX securities turnover value up 5% in December despite lower market volume
THE total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 5 per cent on the year to S$20 billion in December, the…
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Hyundai launches 2.85 million yen EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
SOUTH Korea’s Hyundai Motor said on Friday (Jan 10) it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market…
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Europe: Markets rise as mining, healthcare surge amid bond market jitters
EUROPEAN markets ended on Thursday (Jan 9) on a high note, driven by a rally in healthcare and mining sectors, despite uncertainties over…