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Laopu Gold’s 2,300% rally faces test after stock hits HK$1,000
A BREATHTAKING rally in Laopu Gold is facing a critical test after its stock price hit HK$1,000 (S$164), a rare milestone that may deter…
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Vingroup seeks private loan to buy KKR’s stake in Vinschool
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is seeking a around US$300 million private credit loan to purchase KKR’s stake of about 38 per cent in…
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Asia: Most markets rise as US data feeds rate-cut hopes
Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday after soft US economic data boosted expectations the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates and…
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Citi to cut 3,500 technology jobs in China as part of global revamp
— Citigroup will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday, as…
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Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China in global revamp
Citigroup will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday (Jun 5),…
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Singapore Paincare up 8.3% on Sias valuation
Shares of Singapore Paincare rose on Thursday (Jun 5), a day after the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, valued the…
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Singapore Paincare up 12.1% as Sias urges shareholders to await IFA report
Shares of Singapore Paincare rose on Thursday (Jun 5), a day after the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, said the…
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Gold edges higher as soft US data lifts safe-haven demand
Gold prices nudged higher on Thursday (Jun 5), as weaker-than-expected US economic data spurred demand for safe-haven assets, while market…
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Amazon’s delivery, logistics get an AI boost
[SUNNYVALE, California] Amazon wants customers to know that artificial intelligence is not just for writing college essays. In a series of…
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Stablecoin issuer Circle raises US$1.05 billion in upsized US IPO
CIRCLE Internet on Wednesday (Jun 4) priced its upsized US initial public offering (IPO) at US$31 apiece, raising US$1.05 billion, adding…
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Starbucks reshuffles leadership to accelerate turnaround bid
Starbucks is reorganising part of its senior ranks, looking to speed up plans to reverse a sales slump. Mike Grams, hired last year as…
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Stocks to watch: ThaiBev, Far East Orchard
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 5). ThaiBev: The beer maker…
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AI isn’t coming for your job—it’s coming for your company
Debate about whether artificial intelligence can replicate the intellectual labor of doctors, lawyers, or PhDs forgoes a deeper concern…
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The communications playbook for company milestones
Congratulations! You’ve just closed a funding round or hit a major milestone in your company’s journey. Now, it’s time to share this…
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Mercedes, BMW step up response to China export curbs to avoid shortages
Automakers in the US and Europe raised concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing’s move threatens to disrupt…
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Vince McMahon Sells $250 Million of TKO Shares to WME Group
Vince McMahon has sold a big tranche of his stock in TKO Group to Endeavor Group Holdings, the majority shareholder of the parent company…
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Oil settles 1% lower after US data shows large builds in fuel stocks
Oil prices settled down just over 1 per cent on Wednesday after US data showed surprisingly large build in petrol and diesel inventories,…
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Europe: German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Stoxx 600 touches one-week high
EUROPEAN stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin’s approval of a 46- billion euro (S$68.2 billion) corporate tax relief…
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US: Stocks mixed on slower hiring, economic uncertainty
Wall Street stocks closed mixed on Wednesday on signs that US economic activity was cooling, even though investors were careful not to…
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Overcoming challenges in sustainable finance
Helge Muenkel, chief sustainability officer, DBS Victor Wong, head of sustainability office, UOB Asset Management Mike Ng, group chief…
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Bulgaria to enter the euro zone: What that means and why some people aren’t happy about it
Bulgaria is a step closer toward becoming the 21st country to adopt the euro and join the euro zone. On June 3, the European Commission…
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Beyond polar bears: How nature-related financing can help companies be more resilient
A cracked, parched earth. Bare trees and withered crops. Emaciated livestock. That is often the image one has when a drought occurs. An…
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JPMorgan plans to offer clients financing against crypto ETFs
JPMorgan Chase plans to let trading and wealth-management clients use some cryptocurrency-linked assets as collateral for loans, a major…
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True Religion Promotes Kristen D’Arcy and Tina Blake
True Religion has promoted executives Kristen D’Arcy and Tina Blake to support the growth of its digital and women’s businesses and meet…