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Prudential pays RM1.5 billion to raise stake in Malaysia unit to 70%
The insurer currently holds a 51% interest while local partner Detik Ria owns the rest Prudential will pay RM1.5 billion (S$483 million)…
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SIA, Wilmar the only Singapore companies to make Fortune’s most admired firms list
Survey assesses nine criteria, including quality of management, innovation and global competitiveness National carrier Singapore Airlines…
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The SGX-NYSE tie-up didn’t take off, but conditions today may spell success for SGX-Nasdaq dual listing
Rising interest rates and post-pandemic situation weighed on market in 2022, but that has changed There has been much buzz regarding the…
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Customer experience platform Toku’s IPO 31.9 times subscribed
Customer experience platform Toku’s initial public offering (IPO) was 31.9 times subscribed, the company said on Wednesday (Jan 21). The…
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US inflation, not geopolitics, remains biggest risk to markets in 2026, says this chief investment strategist
LGT Private Banking’s Stefan Hofer cautions that market volatility will be ‘much higher’ this year A resurgence in US inflation – rather…
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OpenAI to start offering chatbot ads to advertisers, The Information reports
OPENAI has started offering its new chatbot ads to dozens of advertisers, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with…
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Democratic senators demand records on Powell probe
US DEMOCRATIC senators Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin on Tuesday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to turn over records…
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Culture Isn’t a Democracy—It’s a Declaration
Every founder wants a place people love to work. I do too. But chasing approval from the loudest voices can wreck the very culture you’re…
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China’s Busy Ming bets on bargain snacks in US$428 million Hong Kong IPO
The retailer is now a national player in China’s snack market via small packs and budget pricing [BEIJING/SINGAPORE] Chinese retailer Busy…
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Major Australian pension fund trimming US dollar exposure on weakening outlook
Australia’s second-biggest pension fund says it is reducing its exposure to the US dollar through currency hedging as falling interest…
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Macquarie names under-the-radar stock picks it says can deliver total returns of 24%
Favourable factors include stock market reforms, lower rates and a strengthening Singapore dollar While the Straits Times Index (STI) is…
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Gold, silver hit fresh highs as Trump’s Greenland tariffs rattle European markets
Gold and silver scaled new all-time highs on Monday (Jan 19), as investors continued to pour money into safe-haven assets following the…
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HSBC on course for £300 billion valuation, top executive says
Weeks after its market value rose above £200 billion (S$344.6 billion) for the first time in its history, HSBC Holdings is now on course…
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FCT weighs Johor Bahru retail threat with RTS Link, bets on Northern Singapore
Retail sales leakage to Johor Bahru is expected to increase from about 4 per cent to about 5 per cent The manager of Frasers Centrepoint…
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Shiseido faces tough turnaround after costly cosmetics stumbles
The company has embraced a turnaround plan that involves drastic cost-cutting and a refocus on its luxury brands Shiseido, once a…
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Micron to buy Taiwan chip fabrication site for US$1.8 billion
The investment is part of Micron’s global expansion as it seeks to meet continued demand for memory chips Micron Technology has signed a…
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Stop Worshiping ROAS, Start Building Brands
I’m Erik Huberman, and I have a simple opinion that ruffles feathers: our industry’s obsession with ROAS is hurting marketing. ROAS looks…
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China’s electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh
China’s electricity consumption climbed 5 per cent to a record high last year, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time,…
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FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
THE US Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of…
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Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data with rivals while it appeals
ALPHABET’S Google asked a judge on Friday to postpone making the company share data with rivals while it challenges a ruling that the…
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Great Marketing Is Broken—and I’m Fixing Access
Marketing shouldn’t be a luxury item. Yet for too many brands, that’s how it’s priced, packaged, and delivered. My view is simple: great…
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks extend rally
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened stronger on Friday (Jan 16) as chipmakers returned to the driver’s seat in a volatile week that also…
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China clamps down on high-speed traders, removing servers
The move shows that officials are focused on levelling the playing field for investors and ensuring market stability China is pulling the…
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New SID platform for listcos’ board chairs seeks to complement equities market uplift
Board chair of companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) will now be able to tap a professional community and access expert…