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Japan central bank set to hike rates to highest since 1995 despite governor absence
The Bank of Japan expects inflation to accelerate later this year
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11 hours ago
Innotek secures liquid cooling components project; incorporates new subsidiary in Thailand
Teo Zheng Long - Innotek Limited (SGX: M14 ) announced that it has incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary in Thailand, Mansfield Technology Thailand Co Ltd, in May with a total paid up capital of THB100 million ($3.9 million). Located at Amata City Industrial Estate, Chonburi, Thailand, the new facility owned by ...
12 hours ago
Stocks to watch: Annica Holdings, Cosco Shipping, Innotek
Chloe Lim - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 15):
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Lendlease seeks new auditor as KPMG Australia faces regulatory probe
The whistleblower has alleged misconduct at the ‘big four’ giant
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Gold rises over 2% after US, Iran reach peace deal
US and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Jun 19
12 hours ago
Gold rises 2% after US, Iran reach peace deal
US and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Jun 19
12 hours ago
Gold gains over 1% after US, Iran reach peace deal
US and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Jun 19
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Hong Kong issuers seek to boost trading in overlooked stocks
The city stock listings have continued to boom this year, driven by companies in the artificial intelligence supply chain.
13 hours ago
Japan, South Korean stocks soar as US-Iran deal to reopen Hormuz drive optimism
The prospect of cheaper oil will be a boon to Japan which is a net importer of energy
13 hours ago
Shares jump in Asia on news of US-Iran deal to halt war
Iran said traffic through Hormuz would be regulated by it and Oman
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Dollar hits 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal
(Corrects to removes duplicate content on oil price move in bullets)By Jiaxing LiHONG KONG, June 15 : The U.S. dollar slid on Monday to a 10-day low against its major peers as news the United States had agreed to a peace deal with Iran sent oil prices tumbling and boosted demand for riskier assets.
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Australia’s central bank set for first rate pause of 2026 as bets on further hike ebb
The country’s policy decision comes in a week when several major central banks are expected to stay on hold
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Instant View: Markets cheer deal but see staying elevated
June 15 : Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U.S. and Iran agreed a peace deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade on Iran.U.S. crude futures fell more than 4 per cent, S&P 500 futures rose about 0.8 per cent and the dollar was dow ...
14 hours ago
Stock market moves on from SpaceX with Iran deal, US Fed in focus
The next major event risk looms on Wednesday, when the US central bank votes on interest rates
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AI work platform Monday.com to use Singapore as its second Asia-Pacific HQ
Lionel Lim - The firm, which also has a Sydney office, names South-east Asia as its ‘fastest-growing sub-region’
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Silent kingmakers: Market index providers are driving public investors into SpaceX and Big AI
Ben Paul - This may sustain demand for AI hardware powering the best performing Asian markets, and perhaps lift some of the worst laggards too
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S&P 500 expected to face continued downside momentum
After a steady momentum rally from the 6,316 swing low on Mar 31 this year, the S&P 500 has pulled back 3...
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Unshaken in Apac: Hilton sees strong demand, fundamentals, investment in region amid global flux
Elysia Tan - The population is growing more affluent, travel demand is holding steady, and there is an undersupply of rooms
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Millions-strong Myanmar diaspora fuels Thai market from craft beer to credit
The community spends over 221 billion baht a year, creating a new consumer market for the kingdom
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Shares jump, oil skids in Asia on news of Gulf deal
SYDNEY: Share markets surged in Asia on Monday (Jun 15) while the dollar slipped and oil prices slid as news that the United States had agreed to a peace deal with Iran boosted risk sentiment and promised to ease
14 hours ago
Chinese economy stuck in slow lane as consumption heads for drop
Higher energy prices stemming from the war in Iran are adding further risk to what’s already a bumpy outlook
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Oil slips over 4% after US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The draft deal called for reopening Hormuz within 30 days under Iranian arrangements, says Mehr news agency
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Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling
Trump said Hormuz would be open ‘toll free’ and that a US naval blockade of Iran ports would also end.
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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Jun 19
Trump said Hormuz would be open ‘toll free’ and that a US naval blockade of Iran ports would also end.
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Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions
LONDON, June 14 : Britain is expected to set out restrictions on social media for children under 16 on Monday that could include banning popular platforms and features that are deemed too addictive for the wellbeing of young people online.Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech compa ...
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Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports
June 14 : Senior Anthropic technical staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try resolving a dispute that has taken the company's most advanced AI models offline, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a source close to the company.Reuters could not immediately verify the report ...
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Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC's Singapore Insurance unit
Nao Sano, Stephan Kahl and Manuel Baigorri / Bloomberg - Allianz SE has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire HSBC Holdings Plc’s Singapore insurance unit, according to people familiar with the matter. The German insurer is the likeliest buyer for HSBC Life Singapore Pte after outbidding other industry players, the people said, asking not to be identifi ...
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EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says
BRUSSELS, June 14 : The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company Anthropic and that measures should not be discriminatory against partners.Anthropic said on Friday it would "ab ...
24 hours ago
Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit
The transaction, estimated to be up to US$2 billion, could be announced soon: sources
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SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune
Alwaleed Talal’s investment firm holds 42.4 million shares in SpaceX, valued at US$6.8 billion
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Buyback momentum continues, director acquisitions broaden
Around 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed across more than 40 primary-listed stocks
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Less travel translates into higher demand for consumer goods, drives up freight rates: Flexport
Tay Peck Gek - Sea freight rates have spiked up to three times in general since the Middle East war erupted
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South Korea’s world-beating stock market eyes MSCI developed status
Investors are awaiting MSCI’s annual market-classification review on Jun 23
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Mag 7? Mangos? SpaceX IPO forces name rethink on Wall Street’s tech-stock moniker
With trillion-dollar contenders waiting in the IPO wings, the Mag 7 club may soon need a name change