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Temasek-backed ABC Impact finishes final close of second fund with more than US$600 million
Asia-focused private equity firm ABC Impact completed the final closing of its second fund, which is backed by Temasek, at more than…
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Upgrading Paragon as part of a listed Reit
As the local bourse waits for potential new real estate investment trust (Reit) listings to materialise, Paragon Reit,which went public in…
Business
GXS acquires fintech Validus’ Singapore business to boost business banking offerings
GXS Bank announced on Monday (Apr 14) that it has acquired digital lending platform Validus Investment’s Singapore business. The all-cash…
Business
Asia: Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Asian stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though…
News
Companies getting ‘a bit tired’ of tariff chaos, DHL CEO says
Fatigue is setting in among companies and manufacturers trying to navigate US President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariff moves, according…
Business
Battered dollar steadies but investors brace for more tariff volatility
The US dollar found some footing on Monday but was still near a three-year low after a bruising week that shook investor faith in the…
Politics
Gold dips as Trump eases trade tensions with tariff exemptions
Gold prices dropped on Monday (Apr 14) as US President Donald Trump eased trade tensions by granting tariff exemptions on smartphones,…
Politics
UK rushes to find materials to keep British Steel plant running
UK officials are rushing to secure the raw materials needed to keep Britain’s last primary steel manufacturer running, with other…
Business
Olam to divest remaining Olam Group assets to fund business reorganisation
Olam Group will invest US$500 million equity into Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) within the next three months, while de-leveraging the…
Business
Ong Beng Seng to step down as HPL managing director
Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) announced on Monday (Apr 14) that managing director Ong Beng Seng will be stepping down from the position…
Business
Stocks to watch: Olam, EC World Reit, Hotel Properties Limited
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 14). Olam: The agribusiness giant…
Politics
Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors are not…
Business
China credit expansion beats forecast on bond sale deluge
China’s credit expanded more than expected in March as the government accelerated bond offerings to help the economy offset the impact of…
Business
Impact of Trump’s tariffs, interest costs in focus as S-Reits report Q1 earnings
Market watchers will be looking for managers of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to shed light on their strategies…
News
Queasy investors are calling Trump’s tariff bluff, and it looks like he will eventually fold
As US Treasury bond yields surged last week, forcing US President Donald Trump to pause the crippling “reciprocal” tariffs that had just…
Politics
Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
Apple has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic – for the moment, at least. Donald Trump’s 125 per cent tariffs on goods…
Business
Not just another wing: MBS’ new US$8 billion expansion project will have its own brand and luxury experiences
In a couple of months’ time, construction will begin on Marina Bay Sands’ (MBS) expansion project – a new ultra-luxury resort destination…
Business
MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
News
Required Licenses: Don't Get Shut Down
When starting a business, one of the most critical steps is understanding the licensing requirements. A business license is essentially a…
News
Trust Checklist: Don't Miss These Critical Steps
Creating a trust can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right steps and information, you can set up a trust that meets…
News
Will the Supreme Court Crash the Global Economy?
Why might a critical mass of the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority shrink from letting their ideology propel them to broaden…
Business
Video: Did Trump Manipulate the Stock Market?
President Trump’s post on social media caused the stock market to respond in an unusual way. Rob Copeland, a finance reporter for The New…
Business
Taiwan extends short-selling curbs after US tariffs bring market turmoil
Taiwan’s top financial regulator said on Saturday (Apr 12) that it would extend temporary curbs on short-selling for another week to…
Business
Director acquisitions and share buybacks surge
[singapore] Over the five trading sessions from Apr 4 to 10, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional…