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Is gold losing its shine? What bullion’s plunge could signal, according to analysts
The precious metal was up 60% this year till recently, outstripping Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks [SINGAPORE] Questions on whether gold’s bull run is gone for good surfaced...
Apple’s iPhone Air receives muted reception in China debut
[BEIJING] Apple’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Wednesday (Oct 22), eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena.The launch in mainland China comes...
Indonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday (Oct 22), surprising markets with a pause in its easing cycle after cutting rates at its...
Oracle to tap deepening AI adoption in South-east Asia
The key would be in educating customers and prospects alike on the lowered barriers of entry to AI [LAS VEGAS] The race for companies in South-east Asia to adopt...
Singapore is top IPO market in South-east Asia in Q3: EY report
India, the US and Greater China contribute nearly 80% of the total US$48.2 billion in proceeds[SINGAPORE] Singapore was the top initial public offering (IPO) market in South-east Asia in...
MAS to announce in November measures to help listcos deliver greater shareholder value: Chee Hong Tat
They will include government grants, toolkits, and an expanded suite of engagement platforms[SINGAPORE] The Republic will be announcing more details of its “Value Unlock” programme in November, said National...
MAS to announce measures to help listcos deliver greater shareholder value in November: Chee Hong Tat
They will include government grants, toolkits, and an expanded suite of engagement platforms[SINGAPORE] The Republic will be announcing more details of its “Value Unlock” programme in November, said Chee...
Sanli Environmental scoops S$281 million LTA contract
[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed Sanli Environmental won a S$281 million contract from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Tuesday (Oct 21).The contract – the largest single contract secured by the company...
F&B closures in Singapore: From private clubs to homegrown chains
Operators grapple with soaring rental costs, persistent manpower shortages and evolving consumer tastes[SINGAPORE] From private members’ clubs and Michelin-starred restaurants to decades-old heritage institutions, the closures in the food...
Sovereign wealth funds, including Singapore’s GIC, drive biggest deals in US$3.5 trillion M&A year
Rainmakers at the top investment banks say they expect the flurry of takeovers to continue[LONDON] Deep-pocketed sovereign wealth funds are helping drive a resurgence in dealmaking that’s taken global...
Citigroup plans to pull lead from LME Singapore warehouses
Companies that deliver metal for rent deals do not have to retain ownership of the metal[LONDON] Citigroup is planning to withdraw large amounts of lead from London Metal Exchange...
Stocks to watch: Seatrium, Keppel DC Reit, Soilbuild Construction, CNMC Goldmine
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Oct 22): Seatrium : The marine engineering company on Wednesday said it has...