14 hours ago
Thai IPO drought may persist as issuers chase valuations abroad
The country’s benchmark stock index is Asia’s worst performer this year, declining about 9%
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14 hours ago
Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade
Gold and silver both hitting record highs on expectations for more rate cuts
14 hours ago
Nio shares climb 5.6% on report of more CATL reliance
Shikhar Gupta - CATL will supply 100 kWh batteries to the Nio brand and 85 kWh batteries to the Onvo brand, says CnEVPost
14 hours ago
Nio shares climb as much as 6.7% on report of more CATL reliance
Shikhar Gupta - CATL will supply 100 kWh batteries to the Nio brand and 85 kWh batteries to the Onvo brand, says CnEVPost
14 hours ago
India claims US$30 billion from Reliance Industries, BP for underproduction from gas field: sources
A tribunal has been hearing the dispute in India since 2016 over gas produced from two deepwater fields
14 hours ago
Hong Kong home prices rise for sixth month as market sentiment perks up
HONG KONG, Dec 29 : Private home prices in Hong Kong grew 0.9 per cent month-on-month in November, the sixth month of increase in a row, government data showed on Monday, as interest rate cuts and a vibrant stock market supported sentiment.BY THE NUMBERSHome prices climbed 0.9 per cent in Novembe ...
15 hours ago
China’s LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX
The country’s state-led space programme has historically been allergic to failed launches
15 hours ago
Ever Glory eyes more acquisitions and overseas markets after Mainboard debut, says CEO Xu
Felicia Tan - Ever Glory United debuted on the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) Mainboard on Dec 29, just two years after its listing on the Catalist board on May 18, 2023. In an August interview with The Edge Singapore, CEO Xu Ruibing said that the mechanical and engineering (M&E) group had “the right” to li ...
15 hours ago
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
The central bank has said underlying inflation must durably hit its target to justify further rate hikes
16 hours ago
Imagining a housing market without ABSD
Leslie Yee - A world where the private homes market has fewer shackles and all locals can buy new HDB flats
16 hours ago
Indonesia set to revamp benchmark rates for money market
Institutions use Jibor to determine interest rates for bank deposits, swaps and consumer loans, among other things
16 hours ago
China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales
The two groups are expected soon to publish their final figures for 2025
16 hours ago
PM Wong to deliver Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement on Feb 12
Therese Soh - MOF, Reach and PA will engage the public for their views and suggestions until Jan 12
16 hours ago
Oil rises as investors weigh outcome of Trump-Zelensky meeting
The peace talks did not reach an agreement on territorial issues
16 hours ago
Oil gains as investors weigh Middle East tensions
Dec 29 : Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday as investors weighed Middle East tensions that could disrupt supply, while a major hurdle remains in the Russia–Ukraine peace talks. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents or 0.94 per cent to $61.21 per barrel by 0112 GMT, while U.S. West Tex ...
17 hours ago
Frasers Property unit to lend up to 938.6 million baht to JV with two ThaiBev units
Therese Soh - The capital injections will advance the technology and digitalisation of both Frasers Property Group and Thai Beverage Group
17 hours ago
Return of global funds puts South-east Asia in spotlight for 2026
Markets in Indonesia and Thailand have led the way in luring investors back
17 hours ago
Yen strengthens after BOJ minutes, markets still eye intervention odds
NEW YORK, Dec 29 : The yen strengthened on Monday and was on track for its fifth gain in six sessions as markets weighed the timing of additional interest rate hikes in Japan and the chances of intervention in thin holiday trading. Bank of Japan policymakers debated the need to continue raising ...
17 hours ago
Yen stages a partial recovery as BOJ hikes, intervention risks weighed
TOKYO, Dec 29 : The yen recovered some ground on Monday following a steep drop at the end of last week as markets weighed the timing of more interest rate hikes in Japan and the possibility of intervention in thin end-of-year trading.Bank of Japan policymakers debated the need to continue raising ...
17 hours ago
Spindex Industries fixes court hearing on Jan 8, targets delisting by Feb 13
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - Precision engineering manufacturer Spindex Industries says a Jan 8 court hearing has been scheduled to sanction the proposed acquisition of the company by PrimeMovers Equity-backed vehicle Skyline II. In an earlier bourse filing on Dec 18, Spindex says the scheme resolution was passed by 80% of shar ...
17 hours ago
Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak
SEOUL, Dec 29 : South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced on Monday a compensation package of 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to holders of 33.7 million accounts for a massive data leak that has drawn backlash from users and lawmakers. Coupang said users will get vouchers of 50 ...
17 hours ago
Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korea users for data leak
SEOUL, Dec 29 : South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced on Monday a compensation package of 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) to holders of 33.7 million accounts for a massive data leak that has drawn backlash from users and lawmakers. ($1 = 1,434.6000 won)
17 hours ago
Why silver prices have been surging even more than gold
Global demand for silver has outpaced the output from mines for five consecutive years
17 hours ago
Why silver price has been surging even more than gold
Global demand for silver has outpaced the output from mines for five consecutive years
17 hours ago
Stocks to watch: Keppel, Keppel DC Reit, Frasers Property, ThaiBev
Therese Soh - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Dec 29):
18 hours ago
Silver crosses US$80 mark for first time; platinum hits record high
Bullion has also staged a stellar rally in 2025, climbing 72% so far and shattering multiple record highs
18 hours ago
Silver rises to record above US$80 in historic end-of-year rally
SILVER climbed to a record, pushing beyond US$80 an ounce for the first time to extend a historic end-of-year rally.
18 hours ago
53% of Singapore workers plan job switch if raises, bonuses don’t meet expectations: Randstad survey
Therese Soh - Less than one third are confident about getting a promotion and raise
18 hours ago
64% of Singapore workers eye job switch amid tight labour market: Randstad study
Therese Soh - Less than one third are confident about getting a promotion and raise
19 hours ago
Realities that will shape the South-east Asia VC playbook for years to come
While the funding winter persists, the region’s fundamentals and strategic advantages have never been more compelling
19 hours ago
Succession is about passing the mission, not assets: Sariguna makes a splash in Indonesia’s water market
Elisa Valenta - Inside Asia’s family empires: How they are transforming to seize the next stage of growth
19 hours ago
Expand eligible investments as part of SFO tax framework tweak, industry observers say
Tan Nai Lun - Market players say that it is timely to include digital assets, precious minerals, insurance and family businesses
19 hours ago
Bullish Nasdaq-100 going into 2026
AS THE Nasdaq-100 (NDX) approaches the final trading days of 2025, price action continues to reflect a resilient, albeit slowing, advance.
19 hours ago
Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
Paige Lim - The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector