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Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while...
HSBC’s Elhedery to kick off 2026 with extended Hong Kong stint
His temporary relocation is part of an effort to cut down on a hectic travel schedule[LONDON] HSBC Holdings staff in Hong Kong are about to see a lot more...
At a Silicon Valley summit, robots fold laundry—and investors open their wallets
Robots from around the world converged on Silicon Valley to provide a glimpse of a potential future.Two robots picked up T-shirts with orange-tipped claws, then neatly folded and piled...
Volkswagen budget cuts force battery unit to seek external funds
PowerCo is considering bank loans, external investors and a potential public offering [FRANKFURT] Volkswagen’s battery business is being forced to seek external financing after the German carmaker cut its...
South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
[SEOUL] South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at its current level against the...
Warburg Pincus invests in corporate services firm Acclime, valuing it at US$1 billion
The private equity firm beat rival firms Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race[SINGAPORE] American private equity firm Warburg Pincus on Wednesday (Dec 17) announced that...
Bank Indonesia keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah stability
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank kept its policy rates unchanged for a third straight policy meeting on Wednesday, maintaining its focus on supporting the rupiah currency while it assesses the...
Louis Vuitton sues unit of SGX-listed ValueMax over alleged trademark infringement
[SINGAPORE] Global luxury and fashion goods company Louis Vuitton has sued the wholly-owned subsidiary of mainboard-listed ValueMax Group in the Singapore High Court for trademark infringement and passing off.Louis...
Chip-sector linchpin Resonac seeks to tap China’s AI ambitions
Japan is home to a network of little-known companies that dominate in key materials that are indispensable for semiconductor manufacturing[HONG KONG] Semiconductor materials linchpin Resonac Holdings is eyeing solid...
Tada commits S$1 million to put brakes on high-commission models
The initiative aims to reverse falling driver earnings and rising ride-hail prices[SINGAPORE] Ride-hailing platform Tada has set its sights on its rivals like Grab and GoJek with a new...
