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Malaysia’s Perodua unveils US$19,000 EV, battery not included
Malaysian automaker Perodua launched its first electric car on Monday (Dec 1), and will sell the vehicle separately from the battery to…
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S-Reits poised for upturn with ‘buy’ call on 5 blue-chips: UOBKH
Brokerage also favours Lendlease, CLAR and CLAS, citing safe haven liquidity inflow into Singapore, lower cost of debt UOB Kay Hian…
Business
Bank of Japan to weigh ‘pros and cons’ of rate hike in December, governor Ueda says
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will consider the “pros and cons” of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, governor Kazuo Ueda said…
Business
Industrial developer Soon Hock likely to benefit from S$1 billion earnings pipleline: UOB KayHian
UOB also expects attractive dividend yields of 5.5 per cent and 10 per cent for 2025, 2026 UOB Kayhian initiated coverage on industrial…
Business
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data ahead of Fed decision
Among the reports due for release are private jobs creation, services activity and personal consumption expenditure Asian equities were…
Business
MetaOptics shares soar nearly 14% on proposed share placement
Proceeds are expected to strengthen the group’s financial position and expand its capital base to support a growing pipeline of global…
Business
Gold edges lower from near three-week peak on profit-taking
Investors are looking ahead to US manufacturing and private payroll data due later this week Gold edged lower in early Asian trade on…
Business
Silver jumps to record high on supply tightness, rate-cut hopes
Markets are fully pricing in a quarter-point rate cut on continued weakness in the American labour market and a series of dovish comments…
Business
Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders launch delisting offer at S$0.72 a share
The cash offer price represents a premium of 17.1 per cent over the last transacted price of S$0.615 The majority shareholders of Low Keng…
Business
ASX announcements platform operational issue ‘largely resolved’
Embattled stock exchange operator Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is facing fresh pressure to enact its turnaround plan, after its…
Business
Stocks to watch: Low Keng Huat, Centurion, Manulife US Reit, Seatrium, Wilmar, LHN
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Dec 1): Low Keng Huat: The majority…
Business
Centurion takes 25% stake in Perth student accommodation project for A$6m
Centurion Corporation has expanded its Australian footprint into Perth, Western Australia, acquiring a 25 per cent equity interest in a…
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Trump defends Hegseth over reports of a second strike on alleged drug boat
President Trump on Sunday downplayed reports that his defense secretary ordered military members to strike a suspected drug boat a second…
Business
South Korea’s small-cap Kosdaq index surges on report of tax breaks
The Kospi has jumped 64% so far this year, making it one of the world’s best-performing indexes South Korea’s Kosdaq Index surged after a…
Business
Nasdaq 100 ends November in recovery mode
THE Nasdaq 100 entered the final stretch of November 2025 in recovery after a sharp mid-month pullback. The index had reached fresh…
Business
OCBC's Lion Global Investors bets on mid-caps and gold investments
CEO Teo Joo Wah notes that the mid-cap segment is more labour-intensive in terms of research effort but is optimistic that it will pay off…
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Fed contender Hasset says market is ready for Trump chair pick
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett touted a positive market response to indications that US President Donald…
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Feds clam up a year after New Jersey drone sightings
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's -- well, it's been a year since the drone sightings over New Jersey and we still…
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Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling…
Culture
Tom Stoppard’s Radical Invitation
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” his 1966 Shakespearian meta-theatrical puzzle, about tertiary characters grappling with their…
Business
Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive convicted of defrauding investors
President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former investment manager David Gentile, who was convicted of defrauding…
Fashion
Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2025: A Complete Guide to 10th Annual Glam Event
Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2025 will kickstart with a live broadcast from the National Stadium in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, on Saturday…
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal: Afghan Terror Suspect Who Shot Dead National Guard Member in DC Was 'Radicalized' after Entering US, Kristi Noem Claims
The man accused of opening fire on two National Guard members in Washington, DC, last week was likely "radicalized" after arriving in the…
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Trump does not plan to send troops into Venezuela, Sen. Markwayne Mullin says
Sen. Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that President Trump does not plan to attack Venezuela. Source link