Real Estate
Reit privatisation unsurprising amid higher-for-longer interest rates, but investment opportunities remain: SGX equities head
[SINGAPORE] Real estate investment trusts (Reits) being taken private is unsurprising as the sector is facing some challenges, but investment opportunities are still there for those “willing to look...
China publishes draft guidance for online-platform merchant fees
The Chinese regulator has published draft guidelines for fees that online platforms charge third-party merchants, an important source of revenue for companies including JD.com, Meituan and PDD Holdings.Companies that...
MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the third quarter of 2025.
In response to media...
Tether focuses elsewhere while US seeks to regulate stablecoins
[CHICAGO] While Congress is considering bills that would help integrate stablecoins more into mainstream finance, the largest issuer of the digital tokens says it will continue to focus on...
‘Little, little screws’ one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones
[NEW YORK/WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump’s bid to bring manufacturing of Apple’s iPhone to the United States faces many legal and economic challenges, experts said on Friday (May 23), the...
Trump signs orders to revive US leadership in nuclear power
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 23) signed orders meant to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants, including small, untested designs that offer the promise of...
Salesforce is back in talks to acquire Informatica
[NEW YORK] Salesforce is in talks to acquire software company Informatica, rebooting a pursuit that fell through last year, sources familiar with the matter said. If a deal is...
China’s GAC starts auto sales in Brazil, eyes local plant by late 2026
[SAO PAULO] Chinese automaker GAC announced on Friday (May 23) its product launch in Brazil, saying it expects its line of hybrid and electric cars to garner market acceptance...
