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China’s rare-earth metal exports spike to highest since 2009
Published Mon, Jul 14, 2025 · 02:13 PM[BEIJING] China’s exports of rare earths in June climbed to their highest since 2009, according to official data, indicating a push by...
China banks stoke controversy with loans to boost pensions
Rural banks in China have created a public stir by targeting low-income earners and the elderly with loan products designed to plug their pension shortfalls as lenders get creative...
Malaysia tightens export controls on US-origin AI chips amid tariff talks with Washington
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia has announced immediate restrictions on the export, transhipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States, a move aimed at closing...
Indonesia bonds may gain more on dovish policy, fiscal outlook
[JAKARTA] Bank Indonesia’s (BI) dovish stance and easing concerns over the nation’s fiscal policy are fuelling expectation that government bonds will extend their rally into the second half of...
Wealth funds warm to active management – and China – to weather volatility: report
[LONDON] The world’s sovereign wealth funds are turning to active fund management and investments in China, while central banks are diversifying reserves to weather a volatile global environment, an...
Stocks to watch: OCBC, SGX, Centurion, Sats, Frasers Property, Frasers Hospitality Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 14): OCBC: The lender on Friday announced the retirement of its incumbent chief...
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
Published Mon, Jul 14, 2025 · 08:21 AM[LONDON] Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in...
STI’s gains reflect ‘concrete steps’ by Temasek companies to address business fundamentals
[SINGAPORE] Every year, as I plough through the Temasek Review, I make a note of the more exotic and far flung companies in its portfolio, and try to educate...
MAS scrutinises some VCC managers after review finds potential regulatory lapses
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is looking more closely into certain variable capital companies (VCC) managers, after its review found potential lapses in regulatory compliance.Following its thematic...
With medical costs under the microscope, IHH Healthcare group CEO continues to eye expansion
[SINGAPORE] As IHH Healthcare looks to streamline its operations and expand in its current markets, it is also keeping its eyes peeled for opportunities to grow in new countries,...
