After two divorces, do Cavs fans want to tie the knot with James one more time?

After two divorces, do Cavs fans want to tie the knot with James one more time?

[ad_1] A homegrown megastar who’s considered one of two greatest players of all-time, it’s obvious how much LeBron James’ his roots still mean to him.  He references being “just a kid from Akron” whenever he accomplishes his biggest milestones, including winning his fourth championship with the Lakers and becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer in…

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ANZ to combine staff in single location in Singapore office move

ANZ to combine staff in single location in Singapore office move

[ad_1] The firm joins other banks in the city-state grappling with conflicting goals of trying to reduce office costs Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 09:22 AM [SINGAPORE] ANZ Group Holdings plans to bring its Singapore staff together under one roof in the second half of the year, combining employees from two offices in a…

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Hidden risks build at Vietnam banks on mounting debt guarantees

Hidden risks build at Vietnam banks on mounting debt guarantees

[ad_1] In China, regulators have in recent years told some lenders to limit their use of such arrangements Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 09:07 AM [SINGAPORE] Vietnamese lenders are providing more pledges to cover borrowers if they fall short paying back debt, prompting some rating firms to warn of hidden risks in one of…

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BlackRock cuts private credit executives hired pre-HPS deal

BlackRock cuts private credit executives hired pre-HPS deal

[ad_1] Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 08:44 AM [NEW YORK] BlackRock is cutting about 10 people from its private financing solutions group as it continues to integrate its US$12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners. At least three people who were on the firm’s private credit team prior to the purchase are among those…

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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Keppel, Hong Leong Asia, Sasseur Reit

Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, Keppel, Hong Leong Asia, Sasseur Reit

[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 28): Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering):The group’s total contract awards for 2025 reached a record S$18.7 billion, exceeding the S$12.6 billion total in 2024 by 49 per cent, it announced on Wednesday. The full-year tally was lifted…

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S-Reits set for first DPU recovery in four years: Julius Baer

S-Reits set for first DPU recovery in four years: Julius Baer

[ad_1] Singapore’s retail and office sectors are well placed to benefit this year, the analyst says [SINGAPORE] For the first time in four years, Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) should see distributions per unit (DPU) grow in 2026, said Julius Baer on Tuesday (Jan 27). Analyst Jen-Ai Chua predicted: “Expectations of low interest rates,…

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LVMH suffers sluggish sales of high-end fashion and handbags

LVMH suffers sluggish sales of high-end fashion and handbags

[ad_1] In uncertain times, consumers see gold necklaces, bracelets and the like as better stores of value than trendy handbags Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 07:23 AM [PARIS] Sales at LVMH’s key fashion unit fell over the holiday season as the Louis Vuitton owner continued to suffer from sluggish demand. Organic sales at the…

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