Posts by Swedan Margen
Australian shares post best August in 16 years as earnings season ends
[SYDNEY] The Australian benchmark notched its best August performance in sixteen years on Friday (Aug 29) as the corporate earnings season wrapped up, while losses in financial stocks dragged the shares slightly lower on the day. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index has risen nearly 2.6 per cent this month, the most gains in August since…
Read MoreAsean Power Grid: Can South-east Asia finally plug into a shared power future?
[SINGAPORE] In 2011, Frank Phuan co-founded Sunseap Leasing, one of Singapore’s earliest solar energy providers. More than a decade on, he is chasing a bigger ambition: lighting up Singapore with Indonesian sunshine. Phuan’s new company, Equator Renewables Asia, is set to import 400 megawatts (MW) of solar energy from the Riau Islands into Singapore, via…
Read MoreRobin Westman: Transgender Minneapolis School Shooter’s Mom Not Cooperating With Investigators and Has Hired Defense Lawyer to Deal with Case
The mother of transgender Minneapolis mass shooter Robin Westman is refusing to cooperate with authorities in the ongoing investigation — and has hired a criminal defense lawyer in the wake of the deadly attack that left two young children dead and 18 others wounded. Mary Grace Westman, the mother of shooter Robin Westman, 23, previously…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem Stock ~ AnGes, Inc. (TSE:4563)
World’s First Gene Therapy Candidate Completes Clinical Trial Osaka University spin-off AnGes, Inc. (TSE:4563) has completed its U.S. clinical trial for the gene therapy drug Collategene, targeting comprehensive chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) a severe condition where blood flow is critically impaired, often leading to ulcers, gangrene, and ultimately amputation. Based on these results, AnGes is…
Read MoreRHB expects S-Reit demand to rise, Singapore Government Securities yield to moderate further
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Reit (S-Reit) demand is expected to rise, said RHB Bank analyst Shekhar Jaiswal on Friday (Aug 29). A benign inflation backdrop, falling Singapore Overnight Rate Average (Sora) and 10-year yields, as well as an expectation of two US Federal Funds Rate cuts, were cited as the key factors behind the projected demand lift.…
Read MoreThe Nice Guy Stars Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung Share Their Final Thoughts Ahead of Finale.
The Nice Guy stars Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung have shared their final thoughts about this JTBC drama ahead of the finale. Dong Wook thanked the viewers for their love and support during the telecast of this mini-series. He also shared his gratitude to the fellow actors, staff, and the director for making…
Read MoreKorea Drama Awards 2025: Everything We Know So Far
Here is everything to know about the 16th Korea Drama Awards, including the date, venue, lineup, nomination list, and streaming details. Source link
Read MoreSP Group acquires Siemens’ 49% stake in Power Automation to become sole owner
[SINGAPORE] SP Group announced on Friday (Aug 29) that it is now the sole owner of Power Automation after acquiring Siemens’ stake in the joint venture. Siemens had a 49 per cent stake in the company, which was set up in 1996 in conjunction with SP Group. Power Automation is involved in power systems control,…
Read MoreGold poised for monthly gain on soft dollar, US rate-cut hopes
GOLD prices were on track for a monthly rise on Friday after striking a more than one-month peak in the previous session, supported by an overall softer dollar and increased expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Spot gold was little changed at US$3,412.56 per ounce, as of 0223 GMT. Bullion…
Read MoreThe Nice Guy Ending, Episode 13 and 14 Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
The Nice Guy episodes 13 and 14 will air on JTBC on Friday (August 29) at 8:50 PM KST. The chapters will reveal if Park Seok Chul and Kang Mi Young will get their happy ending. According to cast member Lee Sung Kyung, the finale will focus on the decisions Mi Young will make when…
Read MoreGuocoLand falls by nearly 3% after reporting slump in H2 net profit to S$32.4 million
[SINGAPORE] Shares of GuocoLand tumbled by close to 3 per cent on Friday (Aug 29) morning following the announcement of its net profit for the second-half ended Jun 30 falling 48 per cent to S$32.4 million from S$62.4 million in the same period a year before. As at 9.02 am, the property developer’s shares inched…
Read MoreAims Apac Reit to acquire two industrial buildings in Aljunied for S$56.7 million
[SINGAPORE] Aims Apac Reit is proposing to acquire an industrial property – comprising two buildings – in the Aljunied area for around S$56.7 million, the manager announced on Friday (Aug 29). This comprises the purchase price of S$45.8 million and the JTC upfront land premium contribution of up to S$10.9 million. The manager said the…
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