Entrepreneurship
US$5 billion Firmus IPO divides investors after valuation trebles in two months
Published Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 04:24 PM[SYDNEY] As Australian data centre operator Firmus prepares to launch a US$5 billion initial public offering, the country’s second-largest ever, prospective investors...
More asset owners may adopt ‘total portfolio approach’ to counter market concentration risk
Research shows that TPA adopters have a performance edge of 1.3% per annum over portfolios using strategic asset allocation[SINGAPORE] Institutional interest in the total portfolio approach (TPA) to help...
UOB rolls out online booking for branch appointments
It says the service enables the bank to anticipate demand and prepare for each encounter with its customers[SINGAPORE] UOB has launched an online booking system for customers who require...
World food prices near four-year high in September: UN
Published Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 06:45 PM[PARIS] World food prices rose in September to their highest in nearly four years as logistics disruptions and weather concerns affected crop...
South Korea, Japan stocks slide as Asian shares fall, bonds in focus after rally
MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge slips 0.4% after Wall Street benchmarks eked out a modest gainPublished Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 10:42 AMASIAN stocks declined as oil surged on...
Why UOB has the most to gain from stronger Singdollar rates: Macquarie
The bank is set to enjoy the biggest boost from improving Singdollar interest rates[SINGAPORE] UOB offers the highest upside potential among local banks, having a “significant valuation discount” and...
Anthropic targets mega-IPO before Thanksgiving holiday
Its fair valuation is believed to be in the US$1.8 trillion to US$2 trillion ballpark, sources sayPublished Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 08:32 AM[NEW YORK] Anthropic is seeking to...
Mattel attracts takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group: source
Published Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 06:34 AMMATTEL has been approached by Authentic Brands Group for a takeover that could value the Barbie maker at around US$6 billion or...
Oil prices rise US$3 after China suspends fuel exports
Cinese refiners have suspended exports of oil products to regions beyond Hong Kong and Macau until further noticePublished Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 05:59 AM[NEW YORK] Oil prices jumped more than US$3 on...
Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals
Cinese refiners have suspended exports of oil products to regions beyond Hong Kong and Macau until further noticePublished Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 05:59 AM — Updated Fri, Oct 2, 2026...
