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Stock slump deepens, bonds rise as traders de-risk
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Stocks slide; bonds, gold buoyed as tariffs stoke recession fears
Major global share markets fell sharply on Monday (Mar 31) and gold surged to another new record after US President Donald Trump said…
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Temasek, GIC are said to buy Novotech stake in deal with TPG
Temasek and GIC will acquire a significant stake in Novotech to fuel growth and accelerate acquisitions for the clinical research and…
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Temasek, GIC to buy ‘significant stake’ in clinical research provider Novotech
Clinical research and testing provider Novotech on Monday (Mar 31) announced that Temasek and GIC will acquire a “significant stake in the…
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Chinese stocks power ahead of emerging peers amid AI frenzy
Gains in Chinese stocks have typically filtered through to bolster their emerging-market counterparts – not this time. Mainland equities…
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BOC Aviation buys 120 single-aisle jets from Airbus, Boeing
Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation will buy 120 Airbus and Boeing single-aisle jets, in its single-largest aircraft purchase, as it bolsters its…
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Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners makes Europe foray with Swiss pharma merger
Asset manager 65 Equity Partners is backing Swiss pharmaceutical ingredient maker Healthcare Advanced Synthesis’ (HAS) acquisition of…
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UBS expands wealth service to target Australia’s mining capital
UBS Group promoted Tim Clemenger to be its first client adviser for wealth management based in Perth, the Swiss bank’s latest move to…
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Seoul overtakes Paris in beauty boom with dealmakers rushing in
As South Korean cosmetics gain popularity in the US, the world’s biggest market for beauty products, personal care startups in the east…
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Sinarmas Land minorities should be incensed by lowball offer from its controlling shareholder
The deal comes only a few months after a key unit of the group acquired a property company from Top Global at a premium to NAV Lowball…
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Gold may enter overbought territory after recent rapid gains
IN AN era of economic unpredictability, investors are increasingly looking for assets that offer security and stability. Gold, with its…
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Trade uncertainty is increasing the risk of a US recession
Without the specifics of the Trump administration’s tariff plan, corporations cannot make long-term adjustments such as the expensive and…
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FA Cup's sparkle returns but will Man City prevent 'fairytale ending'?
Palace, Forest and Villa will all believe they have the firepower to prevent City from winning the cup for the second time in three years.…
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Helen Mirren Doesn’t Want to See a Female James Bond: The Character ‘Is Drenched and Born Out of Profound Sexism’
As Amazon MGM readies a new reboot of the James Bond franchise, Helen Mirren admits that she “never liked” the British spy series because…
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Richard Chamberlain, Dr Kildare and Shogun, dies aged 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor best known for his role in the 1960s medical drama Dr Kildare and leading role in Shogun, has died aged 90,…
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Yangzijiang Financial places S$139.3 million in treasury shares for maritime investments
It has agreed to divest its entire treasury shareholding of 193.5 million shares at S$0.72 apiece Yangzijiang Financial has raised net…
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'Performance of a lifetime!' GB's Atkin wins halfpipe gold
Watch as Great Britain's Zoe Atkin pulls of an incredible second run to win gold in the freeski halfpipe final at the Freestyle Ski and…
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4 China state banks plan 520b yuan placements to add capital
Four of China’s largest state banks plan a total of up to 520 billion yuan in private placements to boost core tier-1 capital, after…
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Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message
The Princess of Wales has said nature has been her family's "sanctuary" over the past year, in a special message for Mother's Day. Writing…
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Mapletree Industrial Trust banks on diversification for sustainable returns
It is not heading towards becoming a 100% data centre Reit; resilient Singapore industrial portfolio will continue to be a key area, says…
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Laura Kuenssberg: For Justin Welby, anonymity may not be his to choose
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak It's a strange feeling, sitting down with someone who once had huge…
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Retail investors likely to face higher fees and less transparency in private market funds
Market players welcome MAS’ proposal to broaden access to private assets, caution investors to note differences with publicly traded…
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Commodity traders still rake in billions as profit bonanza wanes
The world’s largest commodity traders are still making historically elevated profits, even as less-volatile markets mean their earnings…