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Thai bonds see rush of inflows on rate-cut bets, gold prices
Thailand’s bond market is on course for its best monthly inflows in more than three years, helped by interest-rate-cut bets and a stronger…
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Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
Australian stock exchange operator ASX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust gross profit rises 4% in Q1
CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s (Clas) managers said in a business update on Monday (Apr 28) that the trust’s gross profit rose 4 per cent year…
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Bank of Japan to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to signal a pause in policy normalisation this week as US tariffs heighten global uncertainty,…
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Treasury market’s ‘new world order’ brings fear of the long bond
The “Sell America” trade that gripped markets this month has left a potentially lasting dent in investors’ willingness to hold the US…
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TikTok to enter Japan’s e-commerce industry: Nikkei
The Chinese social media platform is looking to expand its business outside of the US, where it awaits a deal that will secure its…
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CapitaLand Investment’s launch of new C-Reit comes as it takes long-term view of China business
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) holds a long-term view of its business in China where it has built a strong foundation as part of the…
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CapitaLand Investment looks to expand in US, Europe while navigating market uncertainty
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) seeks to grow its presence in the United States and Europe which are mature markets with deep pools of…
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OCBC-GEH saga: Could the insurer’s suspension be resolved through a selective capital reduction?
At OCBC’s annual general meeting on Apr 17, chairman Andrew Lee left no doubt that the banking group has been unmoved by calls for it to…
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Scientist shares unconventional take on astrology—and she won't back down
A researcher has gone viral for calling for an open mind on astrology, and argued for its uses as an observational science. Olivia…
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Gen Z couple visit Grandma, internet not prepared for one household rule
When Clementine Doyle and her fiancé travelled to visit her grandmother, they knew what to expect: warm hospitality, cups of tea,…
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China says CK Hutchison’s ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
China’s top market regulator said on Sunday (Apr 27) that it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison’s planned sale of most of its…
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Yangzijiang Financial exploring possibility to spin off maritime investment business
Yangzijiang Financial Holding is exploring the possibility of spinning off its maritime investments segment into a newly incorporated…
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S-Reits rebound from early April sell-off
Real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) have rebounded strongly over the past two weeks, in line with the broader recovery in…
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InnoTek conducts buybacks following robust FY2024
Over the five trading sessions from Apr 17 to 24, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A young female South African doctor has sparked a nationwide conversation about a form of domestic abuse often shrouded in silence -…
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Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in discussions to raise US$20 billion
Elon Musk’s XAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial…
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Yankees Could Steal $77M Slugger From Braves in Deadline Blockbuster
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024…
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How Pope Francis Wooed Donors
Founded by Conrad Hilton, the hotel magnate, the foundation is one of the biggest financial backers of Catholic sisters’ work around the…
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From Personal Struggles to Global Impact: How Kristin Tomasello Builds a Life of Service and Joy
Kristin Tomasello’s journey is a testament to how unwavering faith, compassion, and determination can transform personal challenges into a…
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Bitcoin Rebounds to $83K After Sharp Fall, Global Crypto Market Shows Mixed Trends in March 2025
Only two months ago, on January 20th, 2025, with President Trump's inauguration, Bitcoin reached its all-time high price of $109,350. The…
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Economies Are Now Battlefields
Edward Fishman provides timely lessons on the potential, but also the limits, of U.S. power to impose its will through economic warfare.…
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How Francis Wooed Donors
Founded by Conrad Hilton, the hotel magnate, the Hilton Foundation is one of the biggest financial backers of Catholic sisters’ work…
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Dollar Doubts Dominate Gathering of Global Economic Leaders
On the sidelines of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…