Asia: Gold glitters to new high as stocks mixed
climbed to a new record on Tuesday as investors sought out safe havens, while Japan’s Nikkei and the Hang Seng pushed higher waiting for Wall Street’s return after the Labor…
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Asia fund beating 95% of peers is bullish on chip gear makers
Chinese chipmakers are trading at a four-year high versus their US peers, but a top fund manager still sees pockets of opportunity among their equipment suppliers. “These companies tend to…
Mizuho plans more dealmaking to become top Asia investment bank
Mizuho Financial Group is aiming to become Asia’s top investment bank by bolstering equity underwriting and M&A advisory, seeking to replicate the headways the firm has made in the US.…
China’s Baosteel in discussions on steel investments from Asia to Africa
Beijing is also facing anti-dumping duties from a number of countries as they seek to keep out cheaper Chinese supplies after domestic use declined due to a prolonged property slump …
Asia: Alibaba soars but markets dip
ESE ecommerce giant Alibaba boosted the Hang Seng on Monday, but other Asian markets mostly fell back after Wall Street retreated from record highs. Alibaba rocketed 15 per…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, GuocoLand, Oxley Holdings, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sep 1): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar): The manager of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit…
Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2025: What We Know So Far
Asia Artist Awards (AAA) will be back with a new set of hosts, presenters, performers, nominees, and winners in December. The star-studded ceremony will be held as part of the 10th…
Asean Power Grid: Can South-east Asia finally plug into a shared power future?
In 2011, Frank Phuan co-founded Sunseap Leasing, one of Singapore’s earliest solar energy providers. More than a decade on, he is chasing a bigger ambition: lighting up Singapore with…
Stocks to watch: Olam, GuocoLand, Civmec, mm2 Asia, Aims Apac Reit, Shangri-La Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 29): Olam: The food and agri-business conglomerate announced on Thursday that it…
Shangri-La Asia H1 net profit down 38.7% at US$57.9 million amid higher revenue
The board declares an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per ordinary share, unchanged from H1 2024 Hotel group Shangri-La Asia posted a net profit of US$57.9 million for the first half ended Jun…
Asia: Markets mixed after Nvidia earnings
N markets were mixed on Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia’s quarterly earnings beat expectations but its shares slipped over worries about the company’s stalled business in…
Lego bets on Asia as sales hit record and market share climbs
After posting record half-year sales figures on Wednesday (Aug 27), Lego said it would sustain its momentum by doubling down on the market in Asia. The Danish toymaker announced 34.6…
IVAS expands valuation programme across Asia, develops new global standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to provide training support for the Chartered Valuer…
Asia: Markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings
ASIAN markets diverged on Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant…
Asia: Stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats
ASIAN stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to…
14 Singapore companies in fast-rising sectors are in Forbes Asia ‘100 to Watch’ 2025 list
India-based firms feature 18 times, while Singapore-based ones are tied for second with Japan-based companies Fourteen Singapore companies have been featured on the 2025 Forbes Asia “100…
Asia: Markets rise on US rate cut hopes
Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally on Monday (Aug 25) morning, tracking gains made by Wall Street on Friday after the US central bank chief suggested coming interest rate cuts.…
BlackRock paused fundraising for latest Asia private credit fund
BlackRock paused fundraising earlier this year for its latest Asian private credit strategy amid its merger with HPS Investment Partners, sources familiar with the matter said,…
BlackRock pauses fundraising for latest Asia private credit fund
BlackRock paused fundraising earlier this year for its latest Asian private credit strategy amid its merger with HPS Investment Partners, sources familiar with the matter said,…
Vietnam billionaire’s taxi firm takes on grab in South-east Asia
Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong is looking to disrupt ride-hailing sectors across South-east Asia as his taxi company Green & Smart Mobility, or GSM, battles Grab Holdings to be the…
Asia: Markets tick up as investors eye Jackson Hole meeting
ASIAN markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world’s top economy. Recent…
Asia: Markets creep up as investors await key speech
ASIAN markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States. US…
Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. “The business in Singapore continues to be led by Evonne…
Asia: Markets dip after US tech slide
Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday (Aug 20) morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the world’s largest…