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CapitaLand Ascendas Reit reports positive rental reversions despite dip in occupancy in Q1
CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) reported a growth in portfolio rental reversions of 11 per cent in the first…
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This CEO took on the innovator’s dilemma. Here’s how he did it
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?
President Trump’s shake-up of the global trade system has sent tremors through the long-held view that the United States is the source of…
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China claims no need for US grain as Brazil supplies grow
China’s grain supply will not be affected by a loss of US feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on…
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Sats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open…
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Inside a single day on TikTok: 117 million videos, billions of views
Getting a sense of the scale of social media platforms can be tricky. While tech companies often share self-serving metrics—like monthly…
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Banijay Group in Early Talks to Buy ITV (Report)
TV giant Banijay is the latest company to be linked to ITV, according to reports. The Financial Times claims the France-based Banijay…
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The Impossible Contradictions of Mark Twain
In 1857, Sam stumbled into the job that would shape his identity. Aboard a southbound steamboat—part of some half-baked scheme involving…
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Singapore stocks close lower on Monday; STI falls 0.3%
The biggest decliner on the index is UOB, and the top gainer is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Shares on the Singapore market ended lower on…
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Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short by over S$200 million; 10-year return down at 2.69%
The latest tranche offers a first-year interest rate of 2.49%, declining from 2.73% in April’s issuance The latest Singapore Savings Bond…
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‘Baby Shark’ Outfit Pinkfong Inks Strategic Deal With Japan’s TBS Television
Seoul-based Pinkfong Company, the outfit behind the global kids phenomenon “Baby Shark,” has formed a strategic partnership with Japanese…
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Sweetgreen’s CEO on Robots, RFK Jr. and Why Salads Are So Expensive
When Jonathan Neman was a student at Georgetown in the mid-2000s, he and some friends wanted to start a restaurant. A fast-food…
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Who is Aaron Parnas? He’s the guy breaking news to Gen Z
If you’re not on TikTok, you may not have heard of Aaron Parnas. But for many young people across the U.S., he’s a prominent political…
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Latest NZ$2.80-per-share offer by CDL Kiwi unit still ‘too low and inadequate’: M&C New Zealand
The independent directors of Millennium and Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) do not recommend shareholders of MCK to accept the increase…
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Latest NZ$2.80-per-share offer by CDL unit still ‘too low and inadequate’: M&C New Zealand
The independent directors of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) do not recommend shareholders of MCK to accept the increase…
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ARX Robotics rides defence tech wave with €31M for battlefield robots
German defence tech startup ARX Robotics has secured €31mn to ramp up production of its autonomous battlefield robots, which look like…
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Inventory Management: Stop the Bleeding
Managing inventory effectively is essential for any business that wants to stay afloat and thrive. Poor inventory management can lead to…
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Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the Bukom refining complex, is planning to bid for ExxonMobil’s petrol stations in…
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Hwa Hong, Wing Tai, Teo family consortium launches bid to take Amara private at S$0.895 a share
Amara on Monday (Apr 28) received a voluntary conditional general offer at S$0.895 per share from a consortium led by property company Hwa…
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Mortgagee listings climb in Q1 as interest rate strains hit market: Knight Frank
Mortgagee listings in Singapore property auctions rose in the first quarter of 2025 as distressed sales due to the last two years of high…
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Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential buyout by Toyota Motor
Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record on Monday (Apr 28) after Japanese automaker Toyota said it was…
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Airbus to take over Spirit asset as part of Boeing reintegration
Airbus reached a final agreement to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, clearing the way for the struggling…
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iFast plunges 12% after cutting its Hong Kong profit guidance
This is after the company lowered its 2025 Hong Kong profit before tax target to HK$380 million from HK$500 million iFast shares plunged…
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Xiaomi-backed robot vacuum brand Roborock is said to consider Hong Kong listing
Hang Seng Index has fared better than most, rising almost 10 per cent this year, despite an early April slide Robot vacuum maker Beijing…