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Read MoreBanks critical to help companies in more protectionist global economic order: Gan Kim Yong
[SINGAPORE] Banks play a critical role in helping companies as they adapt to a more protectionist global economic order, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also minister for trade and industry, and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “While many businesses are pushing back against the new tariffs, once they…
Read MoreKeppel partners AIIB for up to US$1.5 billion in Asia-Pacific green infrastructure deals
[SINGAPORE] Asset manager Keppel has partnered Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to facilitate up to US$1.5 billion worth of sustainable infrastructure investments and financing opportunities in Asia-Pacific. The tie-up will last for an initial five-year period up to December 2030, and focus on funding infrastructure projects developed by Keppel and invested by its private funds,…
Read MoreThailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking US$1b industry
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over US$1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country’s narcotics list in 2022. The push to impose new controls on recreational use of cannabis comes after the Bhumjaithai Party, which championed its legalisation,…
Read MoreGoing around in circles: Do Singapore investors have the appetite for another telco listing?
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s public listing drought has left investors searching for any sign of life in the markets. It is understandable, then, that the potential listing of Singapore-based virtual telecommunications player Circles.Life on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) gave rise to some excited chatter. Rameez Ansar, chief executive officer and co-founder of Circles, told media last month…
Read MoreInvestment firm PAG raises 3.1 billion yuan in first yuan-denominated buyout fund: sources
[HONG KONG] Asia-focused investment firm PAG has raised 3.1 billion yuan (S$553 million) at the first close of its inaugural yuan-denominated buyout fund, exceeding its target, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as it looks to deepen investments in China. The fundraising comes amid a slowdown in China’s dealmaking as economic headwinds and…
Read MoreTrump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving its biggest customer, China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel. The announcement on social media, which surprised both oil traders and officials in his…
Read MoreTrump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 24) appeared to undermine years of US sanctions on Iran, giving its biggest customer, China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel. The announcement on social media, which surprised both oil traders and officials in his…
Read MoreTesla sales skid in Europe in May despite EV rebound
The EU aims to end sales of new internal combustion engine cars in 2035, but high prices and a perceived lack of charging infrastructure have given consumers pause Published Wed, Jun 25, 2025 · 01:09 PM [PARIS] Tesla missed out on Europe’s rebounding electric vehicle (EV) sales last month as the political activities of its…
Read MoreAsia: Stocks rally as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds, oil claws back some losses
[HONG KONG] Most equities extended a global rally on Wednesday (Jun 25) after Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire that ended more than a week of hostilities, while the US dollar struggled to recover from a sharp drop stoked by bets on a US interest rate cut. However, wariness over the agreement by the…
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