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Great Eastern’s Malaysian units terminate proposed acquisition of AmMetLife
The four parties were initially expected to sign agreements for the distribution of life insurance and family takaful products, a type of…
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AfD's Weidel hails 'great day for democracy' in Germany after vote
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has celebrated the Bundestag vote in favour of more rejections at…
Business
Time for OCBC to offload Great Eastern
The breathing room Great Eastern and OCBC now have to address the insurer’s free float stretches beyond the likely dates of their upcoming…
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'Catastrophic' coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef turning reefs to rubble, researchers say
Marine scientists tracked coral colonies in a remote area of the Great Barrier Reef and found that corals previously more resilient to…
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Great Eastern granted further extension to May 25 to explore options to return free float
GREAT Eastern now has until May 25 to explore options to comply with free float requirements under the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) listing…
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UK activist investor Palliser takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
UK activist investor Palliser Capital is looking to disrupt the takeover of insurer Great Eastern by majority shareholder OCBC, the…
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Great Eastern Life prices US$500 million fixed rate perpetual capital securities
The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company has priced US$500 million fixed rate perpetual capital securities, first callable in 2032, to be…
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Germany's Scholz follows Austrian developments 'with great concern'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is following the developments in Austria, with the possible chancellorship of far-right leader…
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The new Great Wall: China’s $70 billion, 2,700-mile water transfer mega-project
Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest…
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Opinion: California ruled with great jobs and boom times. What happened?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s constant reminders that California’s economy ”leads the nation” as well as being a model for social justice are…
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More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations
Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in…
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Australia warned it must do more to save Great Barrier Reef
Australia must do more to save the Great Barrier Reef, the country's Climate Council warned on Tuesday. The Australian government on…
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Great Dane Puppies: Cute Pictures and Facts
Few dogs capture the elegance and wonder of “gentle giants” like Great Danes. Known as the “Apollo of Dogs,” this large dog breed boasts…