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Singapore Exchange proposes bond futures for India, South-east Asia
THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) held multiple calls with treasury officials from global banks about introducing futures tied to some Asian government bond markets, according to people familiar with the matter. The bourse discussed introducing the futures for countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, the people said, asking not to be named discussing…
Read MoreNYC sumo wrestlers stay hot on the dating scene as they prep for world championships in Westchester
You’re gonna want sumo this. Two Big Apple-bred sumo wrestlers will take part in the sport’s world championships held in the suburbs for the first time — and each of them said their love lives have blossomed since getting into the “super niche” heavyweight competition. Josh Ortiz, of the Bronx, and Kofi Miller, of Brooklyn,…
Read MoreGrab gets approval to test its autonomous vehicle services with the public in Singapore
The community testing phase involves grassroots advisers and residents of Punggol [SINGAPORE] Ride-hailing giant Grab, in partnership with WeRide, has started accepting selected members of the public to test its autonomous vehicle (AV) services on Monday (Jan 12) in the Punggol district of north-east Singapore. Several members of the media, including The Business Times, were…
Read MoreAngel Massie tells ‘VRT’ about her first season of ‘RHOP’ — including feuds with Ashley, Gizelle and Wendy
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Read MoreSingapore stocks rise as US Fed probe revives ‘Sell America’ trade; STI up 0.5%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares climbed on Monday (Jan 12), as Asian markets gained on a rise in “Sell America” sentiment after the Trump administration escalated its attacks on the US Federal Reserve. Fed chair Jerome Powell confirmed the “unprecedented” probe on the central bank by the US Justice Department, which he blasted as part of US…
Read MoreReliance halts cell-making plans after failed bid for China tech
Its struggles show that companies asked to make India carbon-zero by 2070 cannot progress without better bilateral ties with Beijing [DELHI] Reliance Industries has paused plans to make lithium-ion battery cells in India after failing to secure Chinese technology, said people familiar with the matter. This reflects how even the country’s most powerful businesses are…
Read MoreBeijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta
The swift scrutiny shows fears Manus’ sale could spur more tech stars to follow the same path [SHENZHEN] It took just 10 days for Meta’s acquisition of Manus to run into Beijing’s cross hairs, months after the Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up moved to Singapore without apparent incident. China is reviewing whether the reported US$2.5…
Read MoreUBS rejects proposed Swiss bank rules, moots less costly alternatives
The lender warns the proposal would add huge costs and threaten the continuation of its successful business model [ZURICH] UBS on Monday (Jan 12) rejected government proposals to strengthen regulations for the bank in the wake of the collapse of Credit Suisse, saying they would make Switzerland uncompetitive and arguing instead for less costly alternatives.…
Read MoreIran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests
Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests continued Sunday, with reports of mass killings as demonstrations spread across the country amid warnings of drone surveillance. The Center for Human Rights in Iran claimed a “massacre was unfolding,” while the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported “surveillance drones flying overhead and movements by security forces around protest locations,…
Read MoreChina battery shares drop on plan to cut export tax rebates
From April, discounts on 22 battery-related goods will be cut from 9% to 6%, with a complete removal planned from 2027 [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Chinese battery shares fell after Beijing unveiled a plan to reduce some export tax rebates, while South Korean materials companies advanced. Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) led the drop with a decline…
Read MoreMatthew McConaughey says he turns into a ‘judgmental d—’ rewatching his movies
Matthew McConaughey does not like to watch his old movies. On the recent episode of SiriusXM’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” McConaughey told hosts Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson that he doesn’t rewatch his work because he turns into a “judgmental d—.” “I don’t love it. I always say this, I love the sound of my voice when…
Read MoreXpeng hires banks for flying car unit IPO in Hong Kong: sources
Xpeng Aeroht’s first mass-produced flying vehicle is scheduled for customer delivery in late 2026 [HONG KONG] Xpeng has hired banks to work on an initial public offering of its flying car unit in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. The Chinese electric-vehicle maker picked JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley to prepare for…
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