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SingPost names Teo Swee Lian as chairman-designate; Simon Israel to retire after 9 years at helm
She will assume the role at the conclusion of the postal services provider’s next annual general meeting[SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) has appointed Teo Swee Lian, 65, to the board...

CapitaLand Investment launches 5 billion yuan China fund
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment (CLI) on Wednesday (May 21) announced the launch of its first onshore master fund in China, the CLI RMB Master Fund, with a total equity commitment...

Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CDL, SingPost, SIA Engineering, Delfi, SLB, Dasin Retail Trust
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 21). CapitaLand Investment (CLI): The global real asset manager on Wednesday announced...

US sets the stage for duties on battery materials from China
Published Wed, May 21, 2025 · 08:09 AM[NEW YORK] The US Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding...

Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and is already showing early signs of positive...

Chanel profit tumbles as luxury industry downturn hits sales
[PARIS] Chanel profit plunged last year as the closely held company splurged on expanding its retail network and marketing to remain visible amid a luxury industry downturn. Operating profit...

Europe: Shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
[BENGALURU] European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday (May 20) with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive corporate earnings also bolstered sentiment.The pan-European Stoxx...

Musk will reduce political spending, committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years’ time
[DOHA] Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years, aiming to address concerns about...
US: Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed commentary