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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing reports jump in quarterly profit, raises annual forecast
It benefits from strong sales at home, and expansions in Europe and North America
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16 hours ago
Landmark EU–Mercosur trade deal close to signing, promising economic gains despite fierce farmer opposition
The agreement, involving the European Union and five South American countries, has been more than two decades in the making.
16 hours ago
Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say
The US chipmaker has imposed unusually stringent terms requiring full payment for orders with no options to cancel, ask for refunds or change configurations after placement.
16 hours ago
How rare earths raise the stakes in China-Japan spat
[BEIJING] China and Japan are bound together by trade and geography, but a long history of rivalry and unresolved disputes makes even...
16 hours ago
Soitec appoints Infineon executive Laurent Remont as CEO
Jan 8 : Semiconductor wafer maker Soitec has appointed Laurent Remont as its new chief executive officer, to replace Pierre Barnabe from April, the French company said on Thursday.Shares of Soitec were up 9.4 per cent at 0826 GMT, at the top of the SBF 120 index of Paris' most traded equitie ...
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UI Boustead said to seek US$700 million Singapore IPO in March
The real estate investment trust unit of Boustead Singapore will begin taking investor orders as soon as next month
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Narra Residences kicks off 2026’s new launches with prices starting at S$998,000
Ry-Anne Lim - The Santarli-led project comprises 540 units in eight blocks
17 hours ago
Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China: sources
The US chipmaker imposes strict terms, demanding full payment with no cancellations, refunds or changes
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Sumitomo’s energy arm may set up LNG trading desk in Singapore
[TOKYO] The energy trading arm of Sumitomo Corp is considering setting up an LNG desk in Singapore, the latest move by the...
17 hours ago
Singapore's Gen Z set to lead job hunt in 2026, says LinkedIn
Nurdianah Md Nur - LinkedIn's latest data show Gen Z is set to become Singapore’s most active job-hunting cohort in 2026, with 66% planning to look for new roles. By contrast, economic uncertainty is prompting many Millennials and Gen X professionals to stay put, reducing overall job mobility. Gen Z is also the ...
17 hours ago
To be a wealth hub, Singapore must accept risk of rogue actors: Chee Hong Tat
Tan Nai Lun - MAS deputy chairman wants the Republic to be a place where entrepreneurs would bring their capital and talent
18 hours ago
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing books 34% rise in Q1 profit
TOKYO, Jan 8 : The Japanese operator of the Uniqlo clothing brand, Fast Retailing, on Thursday said its first-quarter operating profit rose 33.9 per cent from a year earlier as it benefited from strong business activity at home and expansions in Europe and North America.Profit for the perio ...
18 hours ago
2026 is the dawn of the adaptive identity era
Eric Kong - 2025 was the year AI went mainstream. Across industries, autonomous agents began shaping decisions and managing workflows at an unprecedented scale. Yet as AI gained speed, most organisations were still defending themselves with static, human-centric tools designed for a simpler threat landscape. Fo ...
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First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within three months
Grab will operate the service in partnership with WeRide
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Indonesia mulls palm oil export levy hike to support biodiesel mandate
JAKARTA, Jan 8 : Indonesia will likely increase its palm oil export levy to support the country's biodiesel mandate, energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi told reporters on Thursday, citing tightening funds.Indonesia, the largest palm oil producer, has implemented a mandatory 40 per c ...
18 hours ago
Indonesia sharpens axe on land clawback, raising stakes for giant planters
Elisa Valenta - Potential fines running into billions of dollars if disputed land is ultimately deemed illegal among investors’ concerns
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Indonesia sharpens axe on land clawback, raising stakes for regional palm oil giants
Elisa Valenta - Potential fines may run into billions of dollars if disputed land is ultimately deemed illegal among investors’ concerns
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The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
Newer sources of demand are also gaining scale
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CPIB says ‘no further action’ against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
Therese Soh - This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman
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‘No further action’ by CPIB against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
Therese Soh - This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman
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OVHcloud reports 6% organic growth in Q1, confirms annual guidance
Jan 8 : French cloud computing company OVHcloud on Thursday reported a 6 per cent organic rise in its first-quarter revenue, driven by a strong performance in its Public Cloud business, and reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance.The company reported revenue of 273.5 million euros ($319.5 milli ...
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OVHcloud pushes for pan-European AI strategy as revenue grows in Q1
Jan 8 : The CEO of OVHcloud said on Thursday that the cloud computing firm was seeking a cross-border solution to the European Union's artificial intelligence infrastructure push, after the group reaffirmed its guidance for the 2026 financial year.Talking to analysts after OVHcloud reported ...
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CPIB will take no further action against Nam Lee’s managing director, says company
Felicia Tan - The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) will take no further action against Yong Han Keong, Eric, the managing director of Nam Lee Pressed Metal Industries. According to the company’s statement dated Jan 8, Yong has informed the chairman of its nominating committee. On Oct 31, 2025, Nam ...
19 hours ago
Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
Chloe Lim - It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across...
19 hours ago
Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
Ranamita Chakraborty - In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential
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Young Singaporeans still prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance products: survey
Ranamita Chakraborty - Hybrid solutions are needed to meet diverse needs, says Prudential
19 hours ago
JD.com weighs raising 10 billion yuan in debut dim sum bond sale
Dim sum bonds are attractive to some Chinese tech firms because of their lower financing costs
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts give picks in office sector as S-Reits post highs since 2019
Shikhar Gupta - Office S-reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class
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S-Reits post strongest returns since 2019 with 22.9% gain: Morningstar
Shikhar Gupta - Keppel Reit and Mapletree Industrial Trust are expected to perform well in 2026
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts bullish on office picks after S-Reits’ best run since 2019
Shikhar Gupta - Office S-Reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class
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Indian top IT firms set for another tepid quarter on weak US demand, client spending
Jan 8 : India's information technology firms are expected to report another muted quarter, as tepid demand in the U.S. and holiday-period client shutdowns continue to weigh on tech spending, nine brokerages said ahead of earnings. Brokerages expect the top six IT firms by revenue to post about ...
19 hours ago
Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
The company’s US shares have fallen more than 50% since its April 2025 listing
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Thai consumer confidence falls for the first time in four months in December, survey shows
BANGKOK, Jan 8 : Thailand's consumer confidence index fell for the first time in four months in December, according to a university survey on Thursday.Confidence fell due to the dissolution of parliament and the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which could slow the recovery of t ...
20 hours ago
Trump’s bid to block corporate homebuying blindsides Wall Street
Most of the major institutional landlords have sharply curtailed purchases since the middle of 2022