Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain and the…
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Christopher Aleo returns to Davos as finance weighs growth, sustainability and emerging markets
As global policymakers and business leaders gather once again in the Swiss Alps for the annual World Economic Forum, Christopher Aleo, chief executive of iSwiss Bank, is set to take part…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and raised its economic and inflation forecasts, signalling its readiness to continue hiking still-low borrowing costs. As…
Kenneth Cole Embarks on Major European Expansion With Strategic Growth Plan
Kenneth Cole is accelerating its international expansion with the launch of the brand across 30 countries, positioning Europe as a strategic growth engine for the business. Germany,…
Space NK Defies British High Street Gloom, Lays Ground for Further Growth
LONDON — Demand on the U.K. high street is suffering, but not for Space NK, which grew faster than the market in the pre-holiday period, and which will open or expand 10 to 12 more stores…
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…
Gen Z Shoppers in China, Asia-Pacific Fuel Burberry Growth in Key Third Quarter
LONDON – Gen Z shoppers in China and across Asia-Pacific helped bolster Burberry’s underlying retail sales by 3 percent in the key holiday trading quarter ended Dec. 27. Double-digit…
Can the Singapore market support growth stocks?
Despite the STI outperforming the S&P 500 in the last five years, investors continue to cast doubt on buying growth “Can Asians think?” A collection of essays by Singapore diplomat Kishore…
Vietnam Bets on Domestic Consumption to Sustain Economic Growth in 2026
Vietnam's economic growth in 2026 will hinge largely on the recovery of domestic consumption, effective policy implementation and the continued contribution of public investment, amid…
Intel extends comeback as investors bet on foundry growth
The stock is up 31% to start 2026, the third-best performance in the S&P 500 Index Intel’s dramatic rally to start the year shows investors are increasingly optimistic about the chipmaker…
K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and ecosystem integration. The resurgence follows two…
Richemont Sales Surge in Key Holiday Period, with Jewelry Driving Growth and Watches Springing Back
LONDON – Richemont’s holiday season was exceptionally merry with sales up 11 percent at constant exchange to 6.4 billion euros. At actual exchange rates they were up 4 percent against…
Jollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm
The international business accounts for 6,800 of 10,300 stores by the end of last year’s third quarter [MANILA/SINGAPORE] Jollibee Foods’ international business is “ready to be a…
Global EV sales growth likely to slow after 20% jump in rocky 2025: research firm
GLOBAL EV registrations grew 20 per cent last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets…
Pandora Shares Fall 11% as It Forecasts Lower-than-expected 2025 Growth
LONDON — Danish jewelry giant Pandora said Friday it expects 6 percent sales growth for 2025, slightly lower than its prior guidance of 7 percent to 8 percent. The company said 2025…
Fee income, recovery in loan growth are key drivers for Singapore banks in 2026
But analysts expect overall results to be flattish or lower, weighed down by net interest income Fee income and a recovery in loan growth will likely be the key earnings drivers for the…
Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector In view of China’s prolonged economic slowdown and rising…
Singapore stocks flat; latest factory output data posts solid growth
Singapore stocks ended flat on Friday (Dec 26), even as the latest factory output data pointed to continued strength in manufacturing activity. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was…
Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record
Most Asian stocks rose on Wednesday (Dec 24) and gold topped US$4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.…
Oil up as market weighs strong US economic growth, supply risks
Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday as investors assessed stronger-than-expected US economic growth and the risk of disruptions to oil supply from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude…
U.S. economy shows strong growth in third quarter, Commerce Department says
The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, as government and consumer spending, as well as exports, all…
ECB holds rates with growth firmer and inflation near target
Policymakers give no guidance on next steps, saying decisions will be made meeting by meeting on data The European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight…
Inside The A List’s Relationship-driven Growth
The A List has been expanding its footprint in Los Angeles, adding space and growing its team. The women-led communications and marketing agency is overseen by founder and chief executive…
Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth outlook for 2026. The benchmark Straits Times Index…