Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China After 2 Million Evacuated

Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China After 2 Million Evacuated

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang province late Saturday after authorities evacuated more than 2 million people, state media reported, as the storm brought winds of 144 kph to a region already reeling from a deadly typhoon days earlier. Bavi is the second typhoon to strike China in just over a week, following…

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ATEEZ’s Yunho Breakup Report Sparks Debate After Alleged Ex-Girlfriend’s Suicide Note Resurfaces [PHOTO]

ATEEZ’s Yunho Breakup Report Sparks Debate After Alleged Ex-Girlfriend’s Suicide Note Resurfaces [PHOTO]

Recent reports claiming that ATEEZ member Yunho had ended a long-term relationship have prompted widespread discussion online, with the conversation quickly shifting beyond the breakup itself. After news of the reported split circulated, netizens began debating whether the report was newsworthy. As the discussion gained momentum, attention turned to older social media posts allegedly made…

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S-Reits maintain pockets of resilience despite headwinds in H1

S-Reits maintain pockets of resilience despite headwinds in H1

iEdge S-Reit Index has return of -3.9% year to date, compared with 13.7% total return for the STI [SINGAPORE] Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) trailed the broader local market in the first half of 2026 amid a backdrop of higher bond yields, elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Even so, there were still…

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Singapore banks’ battle for wealth talent spreads beyond private bankers

Singapore banks’ battle for wealth talent spreads beyond private bankers

Demand is rising for technology, investment and compliance talent, alongside relationship managers [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s wealth management hiring race is spreading beyond private bankers, as demand increasingly spills over into technology, investment, compliance and risk roles that support their expanding client-facing teams. Still, competition for experienced relationship managers remains intense, with local and international banks vying…

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Singapore banks’ battle for wealth talent goes beyond private bankers

Singapore banks’ battle for wealth talent spreads beyond private bankers

Demand is rising for technology, investment and compliance talent, alongside relationship managers that support client-facing teams [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s wealth management hiring race is spreading beyond private bankers, as demand increasingly spills over into technology, investment, compliance and risk roles that support their expanding client-facing teams. Still, competition for experienced relationship managers remains intense, with local…

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Record electricity prices: Fixed contracts, cost pass-on mitigate impact for Singapore data centre operators

Supply contracts, cost pass-on cushion Singapore data centre operators from record electricity prices

But as hedges expire, high power costs could drive next wave of growth across the border, says one analyst [SINGAPORE] A 17 per cent spike in electricity tariffs is threatening to squeeze operating margins for Singapore’s heavy data centre users. While the recent 17 per cent quarter-on-quarter tariff jump for Q3 has sent shockwaves through…

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Cohen & Steers crosses CAReit threshold; LC Capital adds to PC Partner stake

Cohen & Steers crosses CAReit threshold; LC Capital adds to PC Partner stake

OVER the five sessions, more than 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for close to 40 primary-listed stocks. Directors or CEOs reported 14 acquisitions and 11 disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded eight acquisitions and four disposals. This included CEO or director acquisitions filed for CNMC Goldmine , Eneco Energy , Ever Glory United…

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From jewellery recycling to digital gold – ValueMax eyes deeper presence across Singapore’s gold supply chain

From jewellery recycling to digital gold – ValueMax eyes deeper presence across Singapore’s gold supply chain

[SINGAPORE] Amid increasing competition in Singapore’s precious metals market, pawnbroking chain ValueMax Group intends to deepen its presence across the gold supply chain – from jewellery recycling to digital gold trading. The mainboard-listed company has diversified its earnings base by repositioning itself beyond its traditional pawnbroking business. Over the decades, it has expanded into retail,…

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From jewellery recycling to digital gold trading – ValueMax eyes deeper presence across Singapore’s gold supply chain

From jewellery recycling to digital gold – ValueMax eyes deeper presence across Singapore’s gold supply chain

[SINGAPORE] Amid increasing competition in Singapore’s precious metals market, pawnbroking chain ValueMax Group intends to deepen its presence across the gold supply chain – from jewellery recycling to digital gold trading. The mainboard-listed company has diversified its earnings base by repositioning itself beyond its traditional pawnbroking business. Over the decades, it has expanded into retail,…

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