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Singapore among global firms eyeing Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens
[ad_1] The foreign listing hopefuls represent sectors including technology, consumer, and financialsPublished Wed, May 20, 2026 · 09:20 AM[SINGAPORE] About 10 companies from countries including Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore...
Global bond sell-off threatens turmoil in weakest Asian economies
[ad_1] Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 07:48 AM[SYDNEY/JAKARTA] Three of Asia’s most vulnerable economies are showing rising strains as their central banks come under pressure to tighten policy even...
Gold holds losses as Iran impasse keeps rate hike bets high
[ad_1] Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 07:17 AM[SINGAPORE] Gold held a decline as a lack of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel concerns over inflation...
Gold rises as interest rate fears ease on US-Iran deal optimism
[ad_1] Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 07:17 AM — Updated Wed, May 20, 2026 · 09:57 AM[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday (May 20), as optimism over a...
Oil prices settle down after Vance cites progress in Iran talks
[ad_1] US crude stocks are expected to have fallen by about 3.4 million barrels in the week to May 15Published Wed, May 20, 2026 · 06:14 AM[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled...
China trade corridor a good foundation to do more, as bilateral cooperation not sure ‘win-wins’: SM Lee
[ad_1] He adds trade is now mixed up with security and rivalry considerations, among others, with more effort needed for positive outcomes[NANNING] Amid uncertainties and worries over trade, what used...
S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks drag, inflation fears persist
[ad_1] Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 09:44 PM[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday (May 19), pressured by a selloff in heavyweight chip stocks...
Goldman Sachs targets ‘huge opportunity’ despite Iran shock
[ad_1] Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 09:00 PMGOLDMAN Sachs Group’s international co-heads say the turbulent start to the year has done little to deter clients, underscoring Wall Street’s bullish...
Fatal SQ321 flight: a timeline
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Two years ago, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight on its journey home from the UK was struck with sudden turbulence, which sent it plunging over 50 m, leaving...
Robotic hand maker Linkerbot is said to consider Hong Kong IPO
[ad_1] Published Tue, May 19, 2026 · 07:18 PM[BEIJING] Linkerbot, a Chinese startup that specialises in making highly dexterous robotic hands, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people...
