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European shares end volatile session higher, inflation concerns limit gains
Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 06:09 AM[BENGALURU] European shares ended Monday’s (May 18) volatile session higher, bouncing back from declines in the previous week, as investors weighed developments...
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chips rebound, yields retreat
Published Mon, May 18, 2026 · 09:44 PM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Monday (May 18) as heavyweight semiconductor stocks recovered, while a bond...
Lendlease Reit posts 12.2% retail rental reversion in Q3 as PLQ Mall acquisition lifts tenant sales
[SINGAPORE] The manager of Lendlease Global Commercial Reit posted a positive retail rental reversion of 12.2 per cent for the third quarter ended Mar 31, it said in a...
Geo Energy secures offtake, mining services MOUs to back coking coal push
Initial feasibility studies estimate reserves in the Central Kalimantan site of 15 million to 20 million tonnes[SINGAPORE] Coal producer Geo Energy Resources has secured two non-binding memorandums of understanding...
Ever Glory order book tops S$900 million on LTA, RWS contract wins
[SINGAPORE] Ever Glory United announced on Monday (May 18) that it has secured about S$230 million in new contracts, pushing the group’s total order book past S$900 million.The latest...
Ex-CDL director Kwek Leng Peck rejoins board, six years after resigning over disagreements
He is the cousin of executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng and will be appointed vice-chairman[SINGAPORE] In October 2020, City Developments Ltd (CDL) non-executive and non-independent director Kwek Leng Peck...
Tech leaders funding Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor say it’s not about tech
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for California governor has been defined from the start by his donor list.Mahan entered the race late and with little statewide name recognition,...
Ikea franchiser slashes 850 jobs in cost-cutting drive as consumer spending falls
Published Mon, May 18, 2026 · 05:02 PM[LONDON] Inter Ikea, which franchises the Swedish budget home furniture brand in 63 countries, is laying off 850 workers in a cost-cutting...
Global energy shock tests Philippine lenders’ resilience
They are switching to a defensive stance as new central bank relief measures begin to bite[MANILA] After posting a strong start to 2026, the Philippines’ top lenders are bracing...
HSBC to lend US$4 billion to help China clean tech scale globally
The bank will extend credit terms, streamline credit approvals and develop tailored solutions for eligible companiesPublished Mon, May 18, 2026 · 02:05 PM[LONDON] HSBC launched a dedicated US$4 billion...
