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As T-bill, SSB yields fall, here’s where to invest for higher yields: analysts
Yields are steadily declining, which is bad news for investors looking for a safe corner to park their cash. The latest six-month Treasury…
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Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled…
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Dubai Holding kicks off residential Reit IPO in first Dubai listing this year
Dubai Holding, an investment conglomerate owned by the emirate’s ruler, said on Monday (May 5) it plans to list a 12.5 per cent stake in a…
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China resumes spot LNG purchases to take advantage of price drop
The move is a u-turn for Chinese LNG buyers, which had reduced imports and resold shipments because expensive gas was not attractive to a…
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Netflix co-CEO says India investment has had US$2 billion impact
The world’s largest video streaming platform has been consolidating its position as a premium service in the US$28 billion Indian media…
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Wing Tai's Amara foray may not help its own minorities
Minority shareholders of hotel and property group Amara Holdings who did not accept an earlier offer by Amethyst Assets, which closed in…
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Vietnam’s main stock exchange launches long-awaited trading system
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange officially launched its new trading system on Monday (May 5), as the country pushes to unlock…
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Vietnam launches long-awaited new trading system, moves closer to market upgrade
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), on Monday (May 5), officially rolled out the most comprehensive infrastructure overhaul to…
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Bank of Japan sees window for rate hikes narrowing but not closed yet
The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ’s) rate-hike cycle is facing its biggest test since Governor Kazuo Ueda took the helm two years ago, with US…
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Green Business: Profit from Saving the Planet
Starting a green business isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a necessity. With climate change and environmental concerns at the forefront of…
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BHP partner says Filo copper discovery is largest in 30 years
Copper mines are getting harder and much more costly to develop, even as global demand for the metal is projected to increase given its…
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Ajisen Ramen operator Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss
This is based on a preliminary review of the unaudited management accounts of the group Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it…
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Gold gains on softer US dollar, Fed decision awaited
Chinese markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5 and will resume trade on Tuesday, May 6 Gold prices edged higher on…
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New Zealand central bank sees AI adoption posing risk to financial stability
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence adoption in financial services presents a risk to financial stability, the Reserve Bank…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Japan Foods
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (May 5). CapitaLand Integrated…
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US dollar’s decline is fuelling dislocations across Asian currencies
Asian currencies turbocharged by US dollar weakness are attaining rarely seen superlatives and triggering central bank intervention to…
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Indonesia seen to cut rate twice this year amid US tariff talks
Indonesia’s central bank is expected to resume monetary easing after holding its rate unchanged for three consecutive meetings, moving to…
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CEOs celebrate Warren Buffett as he calls a close on 5,500,000% run
Apple’s Tim Cook called him inspiring. Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan praised his lessons on life and business. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon…
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Sinarmas Land offer price may be hiked
SINCE this column broached the topic of the lowball offer for Sinarmas Land five weeks ago, there have been two important developments.…
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NHRA Legend John Force Championed By Team With Touching Message
John Force Racing shared a touching tribute to its owner, 16-time NHRA champion John Force, as he celebrated his 76th birthday. Taking to…
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China’s Ant plans to list overseas unit in Hong Kong: report
Ant, an affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, plans to list its overseas arm, Ant International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange,…
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GE2025 results expected to have limited impact on Singapore stocks, say market watchers
While Saturday’s General Election (GE) offers a welcome signal for investors who value political stability, market watchers say its impact…
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Big Oil isn’t budging on output as Opec+ supply hike looms
The largest western oil producers are mostly sticking with their growth plans for now, despite a 16 per cent decline in crude prices…
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Shell is studying merits of BP deal as rival’s stock slumps
Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines…