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BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan said surging oil costs and supply disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict could hurt the economy, signalling caution over downside risks to growth that may prod it to tread cautiously in raising interest rates.The assessment, made in a report based on findings ...
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Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong US job numbers
Downside risks for the labour market are mounting from a war with Iran that has no clear end in sight
14 hours ago
Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers
CITIGROUP has pushed back its Fed rate-cut timeline, citing unexpectedly strong US job gains and persistent inflation risks.
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Tengah’s first private residential development to begin previews on April 11
Jovi Ho - Hong Leong Holdings will preview the 863-unit Tengah Garden Residences from April 11. The project marks the first private residential development with retail amenities in Tengah New Town. Jointly developed by Hong Leong Holdings, GuocoLand and CSC Land Group, sales bookings will commence on April 25 ...
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Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year
Elysia Tan - Sales grow in most categories on a yearly basis
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uSmart starts GuocoLand at ‘buy’ with a target price promising 30% upside
Jovi Ho - Local digital brokerage platform uSmart has initiated coverage on Mainboard-listed property developer and investor GuocoLand with a “buy” call and $3.17 target price, which represents an upside of more than 30% against its current traded price. In a March 30 initiation report, analyst Ng Xin Yan ...
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Singapore property investment sales hit record S$15.4 billion in Q1, but Iran war could derail momentum: Knight Frank
Deon Loke - Transaction figures jump 166.5% year on year amid lower interest rates
15 hours ago
South Korea’s president says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies
South Korean authorities have been consulting with other oil-producing countries to secure alternative routes
15 hours ago
Oiltek to co-develop US$350 million sustainable aviation fuel facility in Sabah
Shikhar Gupta - It is partnering Brunei-based renewable fuel company BioSeaga Industries
15 hours ago
Qatar’s LNG tankers idle across Asia as export plant stays shut
At present, there are more than 800 LNG tankers in operation worldwide
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High per square foot prices of new condos could be increasingly irrelevant to buyers
Leslie Yee - Purchasers focus on finding the right home at an acceptable absolute quantum
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AirAsia X to raise fares, trim capacity amid rising oil prices
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 : Budget carrier AirAsia X said on Monday it will need to raise fares and cut some flights in places where it can no longer cover fuel costs, with oil prices surging due to the conflict in the Middle East. AirAsia X co-founder Tony Fernandes told a press conference that demand ...
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AirAsia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Middle East war
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget carrier AirAsia X said on Monday (Apr 6) it will need to raise fares and cut some flights in places where it can no longer cover fuel costs, with oil prices surging due to the confli
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AirAsia X committed to opening Bahrain hub despite Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget carrier AirAsia X said on Monday (Apr 6) that it remained set on opening a planned hub in Bahrain in June, though the airline's chief executive was non-committal on whether the plans would go ahead if
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Stocks rise, oil pares gain after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran
STOCKS rose and crude oil pared gains on Monday (Apr 6) as investors cautiously returned to equities, encouraged by indications the Iran-US...
15 hours ago
Asian stocks rise, oil pares gain after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran
EQUITIES extended their gains as dip buyers emerged on optimism that Iran and the US may be able to prevent further escalation...
16 hours ago
Travellers flying out of Singapore allowed only 2 power banks from Apr 15; extras to be discarded
SIA and Scoot passengers have not been allowed to use or charge such devices in flight since 2025
16 hours ago
Travellers flying out of Singapore allowed only 2 power banks from April 15; extras to be discarded
Since Apr 1, 2025, SIA and its low-cost arm Scoot have prohibited passengers from using or charging power banks in-flight
16 hours ago
Asia markets brace for Trump’s promised assault on Iranian infrastructure
[SINGAPORE] Oil prices rose, bonds fell and stocks were mixed at the start of trading in Asia on Monday as US President...
16 hours ago
Iraq urges customers to send oil loading plans after Hormuz exemption, document shows
Somo has asked its customers to submit crude oil lifting schedules within 24 hours
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Asean+3 bloc to grow 4% in 2026 and 2027 despite external challenges: Amro
Lionel Lim - The region has buffers to help deal with energy price hikes stemming from the Iran conflict
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Asean+3 bloc to grow 4% in 2026 and 2027 despite external challenges: Amro forecast
Lionel Lim - The region has buffers to help deal with energy price hikes stemming from the Iran conflict
16 hours ago
Amro forecasts Asean+3 bloc to grow 4% in 2026 and 2027
Lionel Lim - The region has buffers to help deal with energy price hikes stemming from the Iran conflict
17 hours ago
Loh of UOBKH raises target price for YZJ to $4.75 following US$825.7 mil Seaspan stake
The Edge Singapore - Adrian Loh of UOB Kay Hian has slightly raised his target price for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding from $4.60 to $4.75 after the company announced additional order wins, plus to reflect potential higher earnings from a planned investment in a customer. On March 31, YZJ announced that it had won orders for ...
17 hours ago
Markets on edge as Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure
US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday have put traders on edge for reciprocal attacks by Tehran.
17 hours ago
Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose, bonds fell and stocks were mixed at the start of trading in Asia on Monday (Apr 6) as US President Donald Trump vowed "hell" if Tehran does not meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Trump's
17 hours ago
Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover: WSJ
The Gulf backers will not have voting rights in the new Paramount-Warner entity
17 hours ago
Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports
The Gulf backers will not have voting rights in the new Paramount-Warner entity
17 hours ago
How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, US tariffs and turmoil
Economists and industry executives expect the US president’s visit to extend a detente between the two rivals
17 hours ago
How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil
Economists and industry executives expect the US president’s visit to extend a detente between the two rivals
18 hours ago
US inflation seen spiking in first snapshot since Iran war
Oil prices have climbed to almost US$120 a barrel last month
18 hours ago
JP Morgan downgrades OCBC, lowers DBS’s price target and raises SGX’s price target
The Edge Singapore - JP Morgan has downgraded five financial services stocks while upgrading two stocks over the weekend. Of these, only one downgrade is listed on the Singapore Exchange. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp’s share price has run up, and hence warrants a downgrade according to JP Morgan. The US bank has also ...
18 hours ago
Olam to sell IT services unit to Wipro for US$375 mil
The Edge Singapore - Agri-food player Olam Group is selling its IT services unit Mindsprint to Wipro for US$375 million, as part of its ongoing re-organisation bid. Upon completion of the sale, Olam will recognise a gain of around US$310.5 million. As part of the deal, Wipro will provide an eight-year service contract t ...
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Stocks to watch: Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources
Deon Loke - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 6):
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