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Indonesia central bank delivers surprise rate cut to boost growth
Indonesia’s central bank delivered another surprise interest rate cut on Wednesday (Sep 17), its sixth cut since it kicked off an easing…
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Fossil fuel subsidies and unstable policies hinder Asia’s clean energy growth
Industry executives have expressed concerns that Asia's push towards clean energy could falter without a reduction in fossil fuel…
Business
Kraft Heinz to split into two companies in growth push
Kraft Heinz will split into two listed companies, one focused on groceries and the other on sauces and spreads, the US packaged foods…
Business
‘Undervalued’ CapitaLand Ascott Trust presses on with diversification for stability and growth
The share price of CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) – the largest lodging trust in the Asia-Pacific by total assets – is undervalued, said…
Business
Chinese banks face profit squeeze as loan growth falters
Top Chinese banks’ first-half results on Friday (Aug 29) will underline the impact of slowing loan growth in a deflationary economy, a…
Business
GuocoLand’s H2 net profit falls 48% as China losses offset Singapore growth
Property developer GuocoLand posted a 48 per cent drop in net profit to S$32.4 million for its half year ended Jun 30, from S$62.4 million…
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Why Embracing Constant Growth Is My Key to Happiness
I’ve come to realize that stagnation is my worst enemy. The thought of looking up two or three years from now and seeing that I’ve been…
Business
Sats rises 5.7% to three-week high on Q1 profit growth
Shares of ground handler and in-flight caterer Sats climbed in early trade on Thursday (Aug 21), a day after the group posted higher…
Business
Global beauty firms look to carve up Indian market as ‘last bastion’ of growth
From Japan’s Shiseido to France’s L’Oreal, global cosmetics giants are doubling down on India, betting on the world’s most populous nation…
Business
Foxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector
Taiwan’s Foxconn, which rose to become a global tech manufacturing juggernaut by assembling millions of iPhones, can now say its main…
Business
PBOC to boost financing support for tech, consumption growth
China’s central bank pledged to strengthen financial support to key areas including tech and consumption, as it moves further away from…
Business
Singapore shares slip despite upgraded 2025 growth outlook; STI down 0.3%
Stocks on the local bourse ended lower on Tuesday (Aug 12) for the third consecutive session. The decline occurred despite gains in most…
Business
CGSI downgrades UOB to ‘hold’ following softer loans growth expectation; near-term outlook ‘uncertain’
CGS International (CGSI) analysts Tay Wee Kuang and Lim Siew Khee on Friday (Aug 8) downgraded local bank UOB to a “hold” call from a…
Business
‘It’s an expanding pie’: Salesforce sees Asia-Pacific as top growth region
Salesforce expects Asia-Pacific to remain its fastest-growing region by revenue in the coming years, as the software giant deepens its…
Business
Stablecoin growth is hampered by nagging foreign exchange costs
Even as stablecoins enter a period of peak expectations, veterans in wider fintech circles see limitations to the tokens as an emerging…
Business
Info Edge (India) Ltd (BOM:532777) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ...
Standalone Billings: INR644 crores, YoY growth of 11%. Standalone Revenue: INR736 crores, YoY growth of 15%. Operating Profit: INR2,250…
Politics
Ikea bets on online growth in China with JD.com launch
Swedish budget furniture retailer Ikea opened a digital store on Chinese ecommerce platform JD.com on Friday (Aug 8), as it expands its…
Business
Dezign Format eyes gross proceeds of over S$6.5 million in Catalist IPO to build on its growth
Growing up, Chong Nen Sing dreamt of using his skills in design and craft to start a business where he could work with his younger…
Fashion
Miu Miu growth helps Prada to defy luxury downturn
Prada reported a 9 per cent increase in first half net revenues at constant currencies on Wednesday (Jul 30), with its smaller but fast…
Business
Acquisitions: The Secret to Exponential Growth
Over the past few years, I’ve led Hawk Media through the acquisition of more than 20 companies—other agencies with amazing talent. This…
Business
Reit ETFs see 40% AUM growth in past year as S-Reits regain appeal
Over the past 12 months, Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen more than S$300…
Politics
Third-Party Validation: The Secret Weapon for Business Growth
Success in business isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who knows you. I discovered this firsthand during the early days of Hawke…
Business
RHB Bank’s Singapore unit key to regional growth plan, targets
Singapore, part of Malaysia’s fourth-biggest banking group RHB, will be key in driving its regional expansion plans and help meet targets…
Business
CGSI downgrades Grab to ‘hold’ with earnings growth expected to slow in H2
CGS International (CGSI) has downgraded its rating on Grab Holdings to “hold” from “add”, anticipating a slowdown in earnings growth in…