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Chinese regulators ask large banks to step up support for Vanke, sources say
CHINESE regulators recently met financial institutions to discuss state-backed property developer China Vanke where they asked large banks to enhance financing support and asked private debt holders to discuss...
Asia: Most markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation
ASIAN markets mostly fell on Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes, with attention now turning to the release of key inflation data this...
ESR Group divests ARA Private Funds business for US$270 million
ESR Group has entered into share purchase agreements to divest its ARA Private Funds (APF) business in Australia, Singapore, South Korea and the United States at an agreed enterprise...
Indonesia investigates how two pilots dozed off during Batik Air flight
INDONESIA’S aviation authority said it would review how the country’s airlines operate night flights after both pilots on a Batik Air flight carrying 153 passengers fell asleep, causing the...
MAS waivers for Sabana, Sias rebuke of Great Eastern could be heartening signs for minorities
THE topic of minority shareholder rights and protections grabbed a lot of attention in the local market this past week. On Mar 6, Great Eastern said a request by...
Westports in RM39.6 billion expansion to tap Port Klang’s bullish prospects
WESTPORTS Holdings is planning to add as many as eight berths to the current 31 it operates at Port Klang over the next two to four decades, as it...
TA Corp receives buying interest for New World Centre units for S$43 million
TA Corporation said on Sunday (March 10) that it has received a letter of intent from a third-party purchaser which is interested in buying various units of New World...
Japfa declines comment on potential privatisation deal, says exploratory discussions are regular