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Ocean Network Express, MTI form JV to advance shipping industry’s digital transformation
Therese Soh - It aims to advance the digital transformation of operations and business models using artificial intelligence
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2 days ago
Temasek-backed Clifford Capital prices US$1 billion government-guaranteed bond offering
Therese Soh - Issue draws robust subscription; the three-year and five-year tranches carry coupons of 3.852% and 4.037% respectively
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Temasek-backed Clifford Capital prices US$1 billion bond offering
Therese Soh - The offering comprises two tranches, both of which are priced at par
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ComfortDelgro, Grab, Strides extend help to drivers in a jam amid Autobahn car repossessions
All three platform operators have waived the security deposit for these drivers
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Ride-hailing platforms extend help to drivers affected by Autobahn car repossessions
All three platform operators have waived the security deposit for these drivers
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Amid low rates, UOB Asset Management launches dividend-focused ETF aiming to pay 6%
Tan Weizhen - The new fund invests in ‘leading companies’ in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines
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Carmakers slash prices again in China, defying regulators
Prices for new cars keep falling as automakers compete to clear out inventory in a sluggish market
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Lenovo expands AI lineup with Nvidia tie-up, Qira platform
CHINA’S Lenovo, the world’s largest personal computer maker, on Tuesday said it has teamed up with US AI chip leader Nvidia to...
2 days ago
UBS 25-year Asia veteran departs ahead of new wave of job cuts
The Zurich-based firm is set to begin another set of job cuts in mid-January, according to sources
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Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb, crude oil slumps
[TOKYO] Crude futures slid and resource shares climbed in Asian trading as markets absorbed the impact of political upheaval in Venezuela and the fate...
2 days ago
Budget 2026: KPMG, SID propose AI training fund for board directors, new work pass category for global ‘master trainers’
Tessa Oh - Other recommendations include industry-specific job transformation maps and a digital platform harmonising FTAs
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Budget 2026: KPMG, SID propose AI training fund for board directors, new workpass category for global ‘master trainers’
Tessa Oh - Other recommendations include industry-specific job transformation maps and a digital platform harmonising FTAs
2 days ago
Gold, silver slide on profit-booking, US dollar strength
Investors currently expect at least two rate cuts by the Fed this year
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Thai economy's competitiveness is declining, central bank warns
BANGKOK, Jan 7 : Thailand's central bank said on Wednesday the economy is facing challenges, including a sustained decline in competitiveness, with exports expected to be negatively affected by U.S. tariffs and the persistently overvalued baht.Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has ...
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Thai economy's competitiveness is declining, central bank says
BANGKOK, Jan 7 : Thailand's central bank said on Wednesday that the economy is facing challenges, including a sustained decline in competitiveness, with exports expected to be negatively affected by U.S. tariffs.Southeast Asia's second-largest economy has been struggling with an appr ...
2 days ago
Barclays buys into stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx
Various banks and other financial institutions have announced plans involving stablecoins in the past year
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STI’s 10 best-performing stocks for Q4 and 2025
Therese Soh - The index could hit 5,000 points by end-2026 and 10,000 points by 2040, experts say
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US tells Venezuela to cut ties with China and Russia, ABC says
Any move to cut ties would represent a full political realignment for the country
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Once taboo, IPOs for brewers are back on Thai bourse’s agenda
The country is home to some major brewers
2 days ago
Open Farm Community in Dempsey to close after 10 years
Paige Lim - The home-grown urban farm and restaurant concept will hold its last day of service on Jan 11
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Thailand stares at 1.6% growth in 2026 as reform calls mount ahead of polls
The downshift would make it the slowest-growing major economy in South-east Asia outside crisis-hit Myanmar
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Hyundai Motor shares rise 15% to hit record high amid Nvidia tie-up speculation
SEOUL, Jan 7 : Shares of Hyundai Motor rallied on Wednesday by as much as 14.9 per cent to hit a record high in morning trade, outperforming the benchmark KOSPI's 1.2 per cent gain amid market speculation about a potential deeper tie-up with Nvidia.Shin Yoon-chul, an analyst at Kiwoom Sec ...
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Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'
A "robotics revolution" will compensate for labour losses from ageing populations and demographic decline while boosting the economy, said Jensen Huang.
2 days ago
Pig farming, livestreaming: Singaporeans find new opportunities in China
Ang Eng Guan has been running a pig farming business in Shandong’s Weifang for over 30 years
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Wealthy clients stocking up on Singapore equities to hedge against sliding greenback: BOS
Renald Yeo - The increase marks a sharp acceleration from the typical pace of growth in Singapore-focused allocations
2 days ago
JP Morgan ups CDL's target price to $10.75
The Edge Singapore - Mervin Song and Terence Khi of JP Morgan have turned even more bullish on CDL recently too, as they cheer the management's focus on unlocking value, with prospects of a "strategic review". In their Jan 6 note, they point out that CDL shares remain at an attractive 20% discount to its ...
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Australian dollar hits 15-month top, inflation data a mixed bag
[SYDNEY] The Australian dollar hit 15-month highs on Wednesday as a mixed bag of inflation data kept alive the prospect of a...
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Lenovo, Nvidia unveil AI cloud gigafactory
Jan 6 : Lenovo unveiled an artificial intelligence cloud gigafactory with NVIDIA at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, while also showcasing a slew of other products, including a new AI platform.
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Japan’s corporate debt sales set for another banner year in 2026
The country’s record debt sales coincide with strong issuance of dollar bonds by Asia borrowers
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China extends policy allowing banks to sell bad personal loans
Chinese banks are accelerating write-offs and transfers of bad assets to shore up asset quality as margins have hit record lows
2 days ago
Grab launches drone delivery pilot for food orders with ST Engineering system
Benjamin Cher - The service will run every Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm; riders will cover start and last mile of...
2 days ago
Grab launches drone delivery pilot for food orders with ST Engineering
Benjamin Cher - The service will run every Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm, with up to 28 drones deliveries in a...
2 days ago
Grab launches drone delivery pilot in Singapore with ST Engineering
Shreedhee Sajeev - The service will run every Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm, with up to 28 drone deliveries a day
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Grab launches drone delivery pilot in Singapore with ST Engineering’s solution
Shreedhee Sajeev - The service will run every Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm with up to 28 drone deliveries a day