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China deepens probe into Meta’s landmark US$2 billion buyout of Singapore-based Manus
[ad_1] Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 11:11 AMBEIJING is deepening an investigation into Meta Platforms’ US$2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, raising the risk that...
TikTok’s new CEO brings Hollywood connections, ByteDance loyalty
[ad_1] Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 09:02 AMTIKTOK picked an insider to lead its newly created US business, choosing an executive with deep ties to the entertainment world and...
European stocks end a five-week winning streak after Greenland turmoil
[ad_1] Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 08:34 AMEUROPEAN shares finished lower on Friday (Jan 23) and logged weekly losses as investors exercised caution and assessed any potential trade jitters...
Autodesk to cut 1,000 workers as the tech company bets on AI
[ad_1] Software company Autodesk is slashing roughly 1,000 roles, representing a 7% cut of its global workforce.The San Francisco company, which makes software used by architects, designers and engineers, told...
You’re allowed to keep scrolling. TikTok has finalized its U.S. joint venture
[ad_1] TikTok, the hugely popular social video platform, is officially here to stay.After years of questions about TikTok’s future in America, the social media platform and its Chinese parent company,...
US stocks open lower as Intel weighs
[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 10:41 PM[NEW YORK] US stocks opened mostly lower on Friday (Jan 23), putting the main indexes on track for a second consecutive weekly...
FCT’s occupancy rises to 99.9% after new cinema tenants replace Cathay
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Mall operator Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s (FCT) committed occupancy rate rose to 99.9 per cent after the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, from 98.1 per cent in the...
Singapore stocks track global rally; STI up 1.3% after hitting new high
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday (Jan 23), tracking a global rally in markets.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new record of 4,895.15 in the day...
DBS initiates ‘buy’ call on Coliwoo Holdings amid growing Singapore co-living market
[ad_1] One key risk lies in its significant capital outlay for renovation and maintenance works being irrecoverable, say analysts [SINGAPORE] DBS Group Research analysts Geraldine Wong and Derek Tan on...
Hong Kong-listed J&T Global Express aims to raise HK$4.7 billion for tech, overseas expansion
[ad_1] The proceeds will be used to develop the group’s overseas business and technology advancementPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 01:08 PM[BENGALURU] Indonesian courier services firm J&T Global Express said...
Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold is said to hire banks for Hong Kong listing
[ad_1] Deliberations are ongoing, and the size and timing of the deal are still under discussionPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 12:45 PM[HONG KONG] Indonesian miner Merdeka Gold Resources has...
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
[ad_1] The central bank vowed to raise rates if economic and price developments move in line with its projectionsPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 11:32 AM — Updated Fri, Jan...