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Telco consolidation may not necessarily lead to recovery in mobile revenues
COMPETITION for mobile revenues among Singapore’s telcos has been intense, and it appears that prices for mobile phone plans have yet to…
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Business
ECB officials to lock horns over how much cuts can boost economy
EUROPEAN Central Bank (ECB) officials agree that lower interest rates are needed to buoy the region’s shaky economy. How much they can…
Business
Keong Hong unit to sell stake in Katong Holdings for S$34.5 million
The group intends to utilise the net proceeds from the divestment for its working capital requirements and potential business opportunity…
Business
DBS, Japan’s top lenders said to be among bidders for Panin Bank
ASIAN banks including DBS Group Holdings, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are among potential…
Business
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medical Holdings flagged for going concern uncertainties by external auditors
THE Singapore Institute of Advanced Medical Holdings (SIAMH) announced that external auditors of the company issued a disclaimer of…
Business
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine flagged over uncertainties about staying afloat
External auditors note the presence of material uncertainties that could cast significant doubt on its ability to continue as a going…
Business
What Happens If You Lose a Check?
Losing a check can be a stressful experience, whether it’s a paycheck or a payment you sent. It raises many questions, especially if you…
Business
Singapore shares open higher on Tuesday; STI up 0.6 per cent
SINGAPORE stocks began Tuesday (Dec 10) trading in positive territory as markets abroad experienced mixed results overnight. As at 9.02…
Business
Bank stocks drive Singapore shares higher on Tuesday; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 277 to 255 after 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.1 billion change hands SINGAPORE…
Business
Japan’s megabanks are flush with cash and hunting overseas deals
JAPAN’S megabanks are awash in cash and eager to invest. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and…
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China makeup mogul nears billionaire status with Hong Kong IPO
ONE of China’s best-known makeup artists, Mao Geping, took his beauty company public in Hong Kong, capping a remarkable run that’s seen…
Business
Latte Effect: 52-Week Money Challenge
The Latte Effect highlights how small daily expenses can add up over time, impacting your savings significantly. By understanding this…
Culture
25 Most Expensive Athlete Divorces
Divorce can be a tough and costly experience, especially for famous athletes who often find themselves in the spotlight. This article…
News
Huawei suppliers to face further US limits under defence bill
US LAWMAKERS are moving to prohibit the Pentagon from doing business with companies that sell computer chips and services to Huawei…
Culture
Newmont cuts management jobs in major corporate restructuring
NEWMONT let go of nearly a dozen managers, including a member of its executive team, as part of a sweeping corporate overhaul, according…
Business
Apollo targets US$25 billion for flagship private equity fund
APOLLO Global Management is readying what could mark its largest ever private equity fund. Apollo is looking to gather US$25 billion of…
Business
Lower interest rates, geopolitical conflicts poised to shape investment decisions in 2025
Bond yields remain attractive, and India could continue to outperform, say analysts GLOBAL asset markets are likely to be influenced by…
Culture
China’s BYD to focus on plug-in hybrid cars in European expansion
HYBRID technology will be key for the European expansion of Chinese EV giant BYD amid soft demand for fully-electric vehicles, the special…
Business
Singapore’s financials and real estate employers take cautious stance on hiring: survey
EMPLOYERS, especially those in the financials and real estate sector, are choosing to stay cautiously optimistic as Singapore’s economy…
Business
US: Wall St opens muted with inflation data in focus
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat to lower on Monday (Dec 9), after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record closing highs in the…
Culture
Who Owns Ferrari?
There are many fancy car brands out there that nearly everyone wants. Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi, Volvo, Lamborghini, and many…
Business
India appoints Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank chief
INDIA named Sanjay Malhotra, a career bureaucrat, as the new governor of the nation’s central bank, ending weeks of speculations over who…
Business
The Malaysian ringgit was one of Asia’s best-performing currencies this year. Can it hold its strength?
A firmer ringgit will make some Singapore imports more expensive – but it is good for some parts of Malaysia’s stock market THE Malaysian…
Business
China mulls moving Cinda stake to sovereign wealth fund in weeks
THE Chinese government plans to transfer ownership in one of the nation’s biggest bad-debt managers to a unit of its sovereign wealth fund…