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China’s wild markets send Hong Kong derivatives to third record year
FOR a third year in a row, trading of derivatives in Hong Kong has hit a record. More than 377 million futures and options have changed hands on the...
Bitcoin momentum ebbs heading into last stretch of record year
BITCOIN is flagging in the last leg of a record-breaking year.The digital asset changed hands at about US$94,500 early on Tuesday (Dec 24) in Asia, roughly US$14,000 below the...
F&N announces changes to its board for 2025
Fraser and Neave (F&N) announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that its board chairman Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will retire from office on Jan 16, 2025, at the conclusion of its 126th Annual...
Singapore pulls ahead of Hong Kong in race to be crypto hub
SINGAPORE forged ahead with efforts to formulate a digital assets hub in 2024, while rival financial centre Hong Kong has struggled to gain traction.Singapore doled out 13 crypto licenses...
Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, US dollar strength
OIL prices edged lower on Monday (Dec 23) in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and a strengthened US dollar.Brent...
Who’s pulling ahead in South-east Asia’s data centre race?
THE start of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has led to a global race among countries to build more data centres and ramp up their capacity.It’s no different in...
Cheapest States to Retire In
Thinking about retirement but worried about costs? You’re not alone. Finding a place where your dollar stretches further is key. Luckily, there are states in the U.S. where living...
Jessica Kopach: Redefining PR with Boldness and Heart
Jessica Kopach is the unstoppable force behind the award-winning JKO Agency, revolutionizing the public relations landscape with her bold yet compassionate approach. With over 15 years of experience, Jessica has...