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Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4 – The Business Times
A TAKEOVER offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country’s sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock has been extended for a third time this month to Feb...
Your Boss’s Body Language Could Be Killing Your Career
Ever feel like your boss’s body language is speaking a different language? It can be a real game-changer in the workplace. Understanding what those crossed arms or furrowed brows...
Chinese soda maker Dayao is said to consider US$500 million Hong Kong IPO – The Business Times
CHINESE soda maker Dayao is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of 2025, sources familiar with the matter said,...
Thailand hunts for central bank chief with ‘modern ideas’ – The Business Times
THAILAND has started the search for a new central bank governor with “modern ideas” who can work closely with the state, as the incumbent’s rocky tenure nears its end....
Rakuten billionaire justifies mobile arm losses with big AI bet – The Business Times
RAKUTEN Group’s chief dismissed sceptics who call the Japanese e-commerce pioneer’s mobile foray a mistake and said the telecom arm is central for future growth through artificial intelligence (AI).A...
Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, CDL, Frasers Property, Sabana Reit, ValueMax – The Business Times
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 20). Sembcorp Industries: The energy and urban development company, through its subsidiaries Sembcorp Green...
BYD’s supply chain financing masks ballooning debt: GMT – The Business Times
BYD’S reliance on financing from working capital has masked surging debt levels at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, according to calculations from Hong Kong-based GMT Research.While it’s common...
Financing costs will come under scrutiny as S-Reits report results amid Trump’s inauguration, interest rate decisions – The Business Times
iIndustry watchers believe most of the S-Reits are already facing near “peak” interest rates, and expect financing costs to decline from this yearRESULT announcements for Singapore-listed real estate investment...