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India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid deals drought in Asia
INDIA’S bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the US$3 billion IPO of Hyundai Motor’s unit will draw more funds to a market whose share of...
China to end punitive tariffs on Australian wine on Friday
CHINA’S commerce ministry said on Thursday (Mar 28) it was lifting punitive tariffs on Australian wine, as trade ties improve between the two countries after years of tension.“In view...
Australia: Shares notch record closing high
AUSTRALIAN shares posted a record closing high on Thursday (Mar 28), with most heavyweight sectors logging strong gains, while investors globally looked forward to a keenly awaited US inflation...
Bank of Korea warns of economic hit if property slump lasts
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) warned on Thursday (Mar 28) that a further slump in the real estate sector would undermine broader economic activity, as it pointed to worsening...
Tokyo: Shares sink 1.1% on ex-dividend day
TOKYO stocks dropped in early trade on Thursday after investors locked in dividend rights during the previous session.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.10 per cent, or 449.41 points,...
Singapore shares muted at Thursday’s open; STI up 0.03%
SINGAPORE shares entered Thursday’s (Mar 28) morning session barely moved, as gains from travel and hospitality-related index counters clashed with a weaker showing from banks.Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI)...
Seatrium’s two former executives, including CEO, charged with bribery involving more than S$20 million in Brazil
TWO former executives, including a top executive, of offshore and marine (O&M) giant Seatrium (previously known as Sembcorp Marine), were charged with corruption offences on Thursday (Mar 28) for...
Xiaomi stakes growth on debut in China’s cut-throat EV market
XIAOMI’S US$8 billion stock rally faces a key test when the Chinese smartphone giant unveils its first electric vehicle on Thursday, as it attempts to muscle into an unfamiliar...
