Asia shares falter as global tech sell-off spooks investors
Investors have been rotating out of technology giants and into cyclical stocks amid fears of AI disruptions to jobs Asian stocks faltered as concerns about the exploding costs of…
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AustralianSuper hunts for private equity deals across Asia
The pension fund currently has 5.1% of its balanced portfolio invested in private equity AustralianSuper, the country’s largest pension fund, is hunting private equity (PE) deals…
In S-E Asia, can quick commerce become a key growth driver for food delivery platforms?
This approach improves rider utilisation rates and could catalyse subscription services Quick commerce is evolving in Singapore as food delivery platforms seek to improve unit economics,…
What is tokenised gold, and why is it taking off in Asia?
Market watchers note that Singapore’s banks have taken a more measured approach towards tokenised gold offerings for retail investors Amid a year-long rally in gold prices that saw the…
Hyun Bin’s ‘Made In Korea’ Tops Disney+ Asia Pacific Charts
Disney+ has confirmed that “Made In Korea” has become the streamer’s most-viewed Korean original premiere of 2025 across Asia-Pacific markets, based on viewership figures recorded 28 days…
South-east Asia seeks data centre investments – but must reckon with their thirst
With rapid data centre growth straining the region’s water supply, the race is on for alternative water sources and cooling technologies. Soaring AI demand has brought hefty data centre…
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust Q3 DPU rises 2.5% to S$0.0205
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) on Friday (Jan 30) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0205 for the third quarter ended Dec 31. It will be paid on Mar 18. This was 2.5…
Forced TikTok US sale may fuel ByteDance’s expansion into Asia: analysts
Other emerging markets have also been identified as potential beneficiaries of the divestment The forced sale of ByteDance’s TikTok in the United States was intended to curb the Chinese…
Forced TikTok US sale may turbocharge ByteDance’s Asia expansion, with S-E Asia to gain: analysts
Other emerging markets have also been identified as potential beneficiaries of the divestment The forced sale of ByteDance’s TikTok in the United States was intended to curb the Chinese…
Singapore, Asia markets steady after Fed pause and MAS hold; spotlight turns to earnings
Investor attention is shifting towards fundamentals and AI-linked growth themes in the region Market reactions in Asia were broadly muted on Thursday (Jan 29) after the US Federal Reserve…
Singapore, Asia markets end largely higher after Fed pause and MAS hold as focus shifts to earnings
Investor attention is shifting towards fundamentals and AI-linked growth themes in the region Markets in Asia broadly gained ground on Thursday (Jan 29) after the US Federal Reserve opted…
Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Keppel, Hong Leong Asia, Sasseur Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 28): Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering):The group’s total…
Hong Leong Asia proposes spinning off Guangxi Yuchai Marine and GenSet Power on HKEX
But the group cautions that the listing is still subject to requisite approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities Hong Leong Asia on Tuesday (Jan 27) announced that Guangxi Yuchai…
Sasseur Reit rejects Xi’an mall offer from sponsor, targets South-east Asia for growth
Manager notes proposed acquisition will result in material dilution of DPU and NAV per unit, based on reasonable funding costs assumption Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust (Sasseur…
Malaysian retailer MR DIY outperforms South-east Asia peers
A major boost for the sector is coming from the government’s cash payout of RM100 to adult citizens, spendable at selected retailers and grocers YSIAN retailer MR DIY Group,…
Blackstone eyes more hiring in Asia to tap private market demand
The alternative asset manager sees huge potential from bringing private markets to individual investors Blackstone is planning to hire more people across Asia to tap growing…
Morgan Stanley looks to expand in Asia as markets deregulate
Morgan Stanley is pushing to expand its footprint in Asia, betting on a more favourable business outlook and growing opportunities in deregulated economies, according to Gokul…
Emerging Asia lures capital as geopolitics rattle risk appetite
Inflows into North and South-east Asian equities have reached US$3.3 billion so far in January Emerging Asia is drawing fresh demand as a relative refuge from geopolitical…
S-E Asia semiconductor stocks: Tariff risks vs AI boom
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts cite target prices that are mostly higher It has been a disparate picture for semiconductor stocks in the region in the past few months…
BlackRock’s HPS invests US$50 million in Malaysia’s Teleport for Asia debut
Investment Partners has invested US$50 million in Malaysian logistics firm Teleport, marking the global private credit firm’s first deal in Asia after being acquired by…
UOB closes 2.3% higher following Asia market rebound; Macquarie upgrades stock
It has potential for a ‘relative-value catch-up play’, with headwinds set to abate this earnings season Shares of UOB rose on Thursday (Jan 22) after Macquarie upgraded its call on the…
Burberry Rebound Continues as Gen Zers in China, Asia Pacific Fuel Brand’s Growth
LONDON — The August Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, may have come and gone but the love affair between Burberry and its new crop of Chinese customers lives on. Burberry’s 3…
STI, Asia markets retreat after Dow dives nearly 900 points on Trump tariff threats
Singapore shares were trading lower on Wednesday (Jan 21), mirroring losses in markets abroad after new tariff threats by US President Donald Trump sparked massive Wall Street sell-offs.…
Bain makes binding FineToday bid, eyes Asia beauty market: sources
FineToday operates in 11 Asia markets, including South Korea and Singapore, with China its second-largest after Japan Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group…