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Indosuez appoints new CEO for Asia
Indosuez appoints new CEO for Asia
Laurent Proutiere assumes the role from Mar 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approvalINDOSUEZ, the wealth management brand of Credit Agricole Group, on Wednesday (Dec 4) said it has appointed...
South Korea shares tumble in early trade amid uncertainty, Asia markets decline
South Korea shares tumble in early trade amid uncertainty, Asia markets decline
Finance ministry’s announcement comes after martial law declaration pushed won to multi-year lows overnightSOUTH Korean shares declined sharply at the open on Wednesday (Dec 4), tumbling nearly 2 per...
South Korea shares tumble in early trade amid uncertainty, Asia markets decline
South Korea shares tumble amid political uncertainty as other Asia markets decline
SOUTH Korean shares declined sharply at the open on Wednesday (Dec 4), tumbling nearly 2 per cent after the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight. Yoon...
South Korea shares tumble in early trade amid uncertainty, Asia markets decline
South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed
SOUTH Korean shares continued to fall by the close on Wednesday (Dec 4), after the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight. Yoon then lifted the decree...
New US solar tariffs on South-east Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
New US solar tariffs on South-east Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
A NEW round of US solar panel import tariffs on South-east Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer profit margins, but was largely anticipated...
Singapore stocks close up 0.3%, tracking strong gains in Asia on positive China data
Singapore stocks close up 0.3%, tracking strong gains in Asia on positive China data
heightened tension to ultimately provide fuel for two multi-year trends benefiting Singapore: FDI and wealth inflows. SINGAPORE stocks closed higher on Monday (Dec 2), following gains in Asia led...
Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump
Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump
A JAPAN-inspired strategy of seeking to boost shareholder returns, corporate governance and market valuations is spreading like a wildfire across Asia.From Seoul to New Delhi, governments and regulators are...
Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump
Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump
A JAPAN-inspired strategy of seeking to boost shareholder returns, corporate governance and market valuations is spreading like a wildfire across Asia.From Seoul to New Delhi, governments and regulators are...
STI edges down, following mixed Asia markets amid threat of Trump tariffs
STI edges down, following mixed Asia markets amid threat of Trump tariffs
SINGAPORE stocks were trading lower on Tuesday (Nov 26), following a mixed picture in other Asian markets after US president-elect Donald Trump said he would impose an extra 10...
STI edges down, following mixed Asia markets amid threat of Trump tariffs
Singapore shares slip amid mixed Asia markets after Trump threatens tariffs; STI down 0.5%
SINGAPORE stocks fell on Tuesday (Nov 26), following a mixed picture in other Asian markets after US president-elect Donald Trump said he would impose an extra 10 per cent...