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Instead of being a universal bank across Asean, CIMB wants to have niche in each market: group CEO
Instead of being a universal bank across Asean, CIMB wants to have niche in each market: group CEO
[KUALA LUMPUR] CIMB wants to find its niche in each of the markets it operates in, instead of trying to serve every customer segment across Asean, said group chief...
Australia central bank wary of cutting rates too quickly, prudent to await more data
Australia central bank wary of cutting rates too quickly, prudent to await more data
[SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank judged lowering interest rates for a third time within four meetings was not consistent with its strategy of easing in a cautious and gradual manner,...
Link Reit CEO George Hongchoy to retire after 16 years at company
Link Reit CEO George Hongchoy to retire after 16 years at company
He plans to step down before June 2026; Link is the largest Reit in Asia and manages a HK$226 billion portfolio[SINGAPORE] The group CEO of Link Asset Management Limited,...
China’s Cosco eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports
China’s Cosco eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports
[HONG KONG] China’s biggest shipping company is set to join the global consortium that’s acquiring Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s overseas ports, and is requesting a powerful role in...
One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds is shutting down on US investor pullback
One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds is shutting down on US investor pullback
[SINGAPORE] One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds, New Silk Road Investment, is shutting down after weak returns and a pullback by US investors in Asia led to a sharp...
Not just DBS or Nvidia: these are the top most-traded stocks in Singapore
Not just DBS or Nvidia: these are the top most-traded stocks in Singapore
[SINGAPORE] The year to date has been marked by significant market volatility, with trade tensions and tariff-related uncertainty acting as key catalysts. Global supply chains have faced persistent disruptions...
US authorities probing airliner’s close call with B-52 bomber
US authorities probing airliner’s close call with B-52 bomber
[WASHINGTON] US aviation regulators said on Monday they are investigating a recent close call in which a passenger plane took emergency action to avoid a mid-air collision with a...
SoftBank and OpenAI’s Stargate aims building small data centre by year-end: WSJ
SoftBank and OpenAI’s Stargate aims building small data centre by year-end: WSJ
Published Tue, Jul 22, 2025 · 09:46 AMSTARGATE, a multi-billion-dollar effort by ChatGPT’s creator OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle to supercharge the US’ AI ambitions is now setting the more...
Stocks to watch: Singtel, CapitaLand Investment, GHY Culture, Dasin Retail Trust
Stocks to watch: Singtel, CapitaLand Investment, GHY Culture, Dasin Retail Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 22):Singtel: Its wholly owned subsidiary Singtel Optus on Monday priced S$160 million...
China says Wells Fargo banker ‘involved’ in criminal case
China says Wells Fargo banker ‘involved’ in criminal case
[BEIJING] China said the case of a Wells Fargo banker blocked from leaving the country was related to a criminal matter, escalating an episode that already underscored global firms’...