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Middle East oil shocks send S-E Asia scrambling for alternatives, but cleaner mix is no easy choice
Evan See - The crisis may be a catalyst – or obstacle – for the region’s renewable energy transition goals
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6 hours ago
Oil shocks send S-E Asia scrambling for alternatives, but cleaner mix is no easy choice
Evan See - The crisis may be a catalyst – or obstacle – for the region’s renewable energy transition goals
6 hours ago
EQDP’s expansion to pre-IPO private firms could boost listing pipeline: observers
Ranamita Chakraborty - This will give such companies access to growth capital, and prepare them better for public markets
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Asia investors shift from money market funds to active funds, alternatives: Wellington Management head of Apac
Natalie Koh - Fixed income and 140/40 extension strategies have also drawn interest in the past 12 months, says Janet Perumal
6 hours ago
USD/JPY eyes historic 162 price level as dollar bulls charge against yen
With three decisive breakouts in the past two weeks, the narrative around USD/JPY has shifted back in strong favour of the bulls....
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From plastics to property, Malaysia’s Mah Sing builds its business empire on ‘trust capital’
Tan Ai Leng - As Mah Sing grows beyond its founder-led roots, Lionel Leong and his sisters are focused on raising standards
7 hours ago
Asia-Pacific allies ink US$57 billion in deals with US companies: US interior secretary
Japan is helping lead the coalition of nations to increase the oil supply in the market
7 hours ago
Asia-Pacific allies ink US$57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
Japan is helping lead the coalition of nations to increase the oil supply in the market
7 hours ago
Labubu mania is over. Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys
The company has also funnelled more resources into characters seen as having breakout potential, particularly Twinkle Twinkle
7 hours ago
RBA to deliver back-to-back hikes as Iran war refuels inflation
Oil has surged and the fighting has disrupted air travel and flows of fertiliser and other goods at a time when the...
7 hours ago
Trump administration to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz: WSJ
THE Trump administration plans to announce as early as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition that will...
7 hours ago
Commentary: China lowers growth target - it still isn't low enough
Are China’s latest economic growth targets a sign of stabilisation or decline? Neither framing fits, says Enodo Economics’ Diana Choyleva.
13 hours ago
Iran holds the key to reopening global energy markets
Middle East oil output has fallen by up to 10 million barrels per day as prices spike
13 hours ago
Over 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to flow to global markets, starting with Asia immediately: IEA
Supply for Europe and the Americas will be made available from end-March
14 hours ago
UBS set to face Swiss government decision on capital in April
The state will also decide on a proposal for capital backing of the lender’s foreign units
14 hours ago
Asia-Pacific allies ink $57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
March 15 : Asia-Pacific allies agreed to $57 billion in 22 deals with American companies during this weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday. In an interview on Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures," Burgum a ...
17 hours ago
Iran war may hasten Reits’ waning popularity
Ben Paul - A more hawkish tone from the Fed this week could further weaken sentiment towards real estate investment trusts
18 hours ago
Bahrain’s Alba shuts 19% of aluminium capacity as Hormuz disruption continues
The company has initiated a controlled shutdown of three lines
18 hours ago
Private fund said to be buying 11 Mercatus retail assets for S$281 million
Kalpana Rashiwala - Portfolio comprises private strata space in Bukit Timah Plaza and Coronation Shopping Plaza, and nine HDB properties
18 hours ago
Altallo said to be buying 11 Mercatus retail assets for S$281 million
Kalpana Rashiwala - The group is also expected to sign a deal soon for the purchase of i12 Katong
19 hours ago
US airline CEOs urge Congress to end stand-off, pay airport security officers
The partial government shutdown comes amid an expected record-breaking spring travel period
19 hours ago
Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
Brent and WTI have surged more than 40% so far this month
20 hours ago
Singapore’s energy is secure despite disruptions from Middle East conflict: Tan See Leng
While imported gas fuels 95% of the Republic’s power generation, half of it is piped and will not be affected
21 hours ago
Costs running up for Singapore businesses as Gulf conflict jacks up energy prices
Elysia Tan - Already hit by rising fuel costs, anticipated electricity price hikes could worsen the blow
21 hours ago
Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American
The reserves can stabilise supply but ‘mainly buy time’, says one observer
22 hours ago
Nasdaq-listed Marex plans more acquisitions, with new Japan office to expand Asia-Pacific presence
Benicia Tan - Amid geopolitical uncertainty, the firm is being ‘more proactive’ with clients
1 day ago
Japanese food chain Itacho Sushi shuts all outlets in Singapore
Its four remaining outlets are listed on Google Maps as permanently closed
1 day ago
Institutional outflows persist as buybacks sustain and insiders accumulate
[SINGAPORE] For the five trading sessions spanning Mar 6 to 12, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow...
1 day ago
Trump rejects Iran deal on current terms as war continues
The Islamic Republic is open to ‘any regional initiative that leads to a fair end to the war’, minister says
1 day ago
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil choke point
American strikes ‘totally demolished’ most of the island – and more could follow, says US president
1 day ago
War risk insurance returns to Strait of Hormuz – at a price
Daily charter rates for oil supertankers have quadrupled within a week to nearly US$800,000
1 day ago
Musk says Tesla's mega AI chip fab project to launch in seven days
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday (Mar 14) that the company's Terafab project to make artificial intelligence chips will launch in seven days.Musk had said last year t
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ByteDance suspends launch of video AI model after copyright disputes, The Information reports
March 14 : ByteDance has put on hold the global launch of its latest video-generation model, Seedance 2.0, after a series of copyright disputes with major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms, The Information reported on Saturday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the situation.Reuters ...
2 days ago
Musk says Tesla's 'gigantic' chip fab project to launch in seven days
March 14 : Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the company's Terafab project to make artificial intelligence chips will launch in seven days. Musk had said last year that Tesla probably will have to build "a gigantic chip fab" to make artificial intelligence chips. Tesla is desi ...