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Chinese wellness operator House+ Bubble is set to open a 24-hour spa and leisure complex in Singapore with dining and cinema services, set to be the largest of its kind in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR: AutoCount Dotcom Bhd will transfer its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd under the Technology sector. Read full story
IDFC First Bank slips 15% on suspected $65 mln fraud Reuters
Historic Scottish welding specialist on the M&A trail PressReader
Caffè Nero to complete Compass Coffee takeover Global Coffee Report
Spanish fashion brand Pull&Bear has exited Singapore after closing its last outlet at the VivoCity shopping mall.
The owner of Cheng Ji Seafood Restaurant in Singapore accidentally charged a group of diners SGD2 (US$1.60) for a lobster dish during the Lunar New Year holiday, even though the dish was priced at SGD200.
Cosmax Secures European Base with Keminova Acquisition Businesskorea
KUALA LUMPUR: Apex Securities Bhd is maintaining its cautiously optimistic stance on Malaysia's trade outlook, and believes that the trade momentum will sustain after January's strong export print. Read full story
Dollar Trades Within Range Amid Tariff Uncertainty: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com
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DBS and Granite Asia Launch US$110 Million AI IPO Fund Fintech Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit may attempt to breach the immediate support level of RM3.87, with the next support level at RM3.65, as bullish momentum persists amid renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington's tariff policies, said an economist. Read…
MoFo, Paul Hastings advise on USD4.5bn homebuilder deal Law.asia
Was Lyonel Right About Baelor Being a ‘Fraud’ on A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS? Nerdist
DBS and Granite Asia partner for AI IPO fund Fund Selector Asia
DBS, Granite Asia launch $110m AI IPO fund for Asian firms Tech in Asia
Former Bank of Japan Official: Interest Rates Could Rise in March Over Currency Concerns Fine Day 102.3
KUCHING: Sarawak's new state-owned full-service airline, AirBorneo, has partnered IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data and automation solutions as part of its preparations for commercial operations in 2026. Read…
US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs WTOP
DBS partners with Granite Asia, closes $110 million AI IPO fund for wealth clients Reuters
Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Defeat Throws Trade Deals Into Doubt Bloomberg.com
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as soon as March if the yen renews its slide ahead of a U.S.-Japan summit expected to be held during the month, former central bank board member Makoto Sakurai told Reuters. Read full story
DBS, Granite Asia team up to back Asia's next-gen companies; close US$110 mil AI IPO fund The Edge Singapore
DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, partners with VC giant Granite Asia to counter the region's lack of capital Fortune
Fairbanks housing markets gets multi-million-dollar investment Alaska's News Source
Brother Plans Mutoh Acquisition WhatTheyThink
Cosmax enters Europe with Italian ODM acquisition The Korea Herald
Ruling party proposes talks with PPP on Daejeon-South Chungcheong merger The Korea Times
Aequitas: PayPay Pre-IPO - The Positives - Dominant in the Payment Space Smartkarma
SINGAPORE: The dollar fell on Monday as traders took the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs as supportive for global growth, though confusion and risk of conflict in the Middle East kept moves…
The Netflix Killer Non-Acquisition Theory Puck
Global Markets Update: US, Europe, and Asia Stock Trends, SIA Engineering Co Earnings, and Top STI Stocks – 23 February 2026 Minichart
China Aviation Oil (CAO) Stock Outlook 2026: CNAF-Sinopec Merger, Valuation Upside & Growth Forecasts Minichart
Stock futures fall amid uncertainty about Trump new tariffs: Live updates CNBC
New Zealand retail spending beats estimates as economy recovers The Business Times
Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates National Today
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors snapped a six-week net buying streak last week, turning net sellers with a net outflow of RM65.2mil. Read full story
Oil Drops as Traders Weigh Outlook for Iran Nuclear Agreement Bloomberg.com
DBS’ $72m loan to PLife REIT to finance elder care in Japan Singapore Business Review
Tariffs Are a Wild Card for the Economy Again The Wall Street Journal
Venezuela’s Leaders Killed the Economy. They Are Still In Charge. The Wall Street Journal
Are We in an AI Bubble? INSEAD Knowledge
EQT to spend $1.5 billion on tender offer to take Douzone Bizon private KED Global
KUALA LUMPUR: United Plantations Bhd has declared a final single-tier dividend of 51 sen per share and a final special single-tier dividend of 30 sen per share for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025. Read full story
Nuix Reports Strong 1H26 with Neo Growth and Linkurious Acquisition TradingView
Medallion Metals closes in on Forrestania acquisition as sunset date nudged back Proactive Investors
Sustainable Finance Market to Hit $27 Trillion by 2031 as Green Bonds Held 53%+ Share in 2025, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report Yahoo Finance Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI opens firmer on Monday, tracking mild positive sentiment, although tariff uncertainties from the US may cap gains and keep investors cautious. Read full story
Christopher Hui: HK Sees ~20 Listings YTD; ~480 Firms Awaiting ListingUS Stocks - Global News Content AASTOCKS.com
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today's opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington's tariff…
KD Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed by The Rosen Law Firm Financial Times
BioRay Biopharmaceutical Pre IPO: Not Immune to Future Growth Hurdles Smartkarma
Should I Sell When My Stock is Down? Dividend Titan
Thunder’s short-handed win over Cavaliers shows NBA markets stars too much The New York Times
Hong Kong IPO boom sparks finance hirings – but staff cuts have not gone away South China Morning Post
Alarmed Indian Officials Race to Tame World-Beating Options Boom Bloomberg.com
Wall St futures, dollar drop amid US tariff tumult Reuters
HK Govt Proposes Acquisition of Ownership Rights for 7 Blocks at Wang Fuk Court at HKD8,000 or HKD10,500/ sq.ft.; Michael Wong: Price Above Pre-Fire Mkt Price Benefits Everyone AASTOCKS.com
Can Slaughter and May hold out against the US takeover of the old City? Financial News London
Significant increase in reported fraud offences RTE.ie
South Korea's Kospi hits fresh high as Asian markets brush off Trump's latest tariff moves CNBC
Stock Futures Little Changed as Investors Size Up Tariffs Barron's
Tidewater Announces the All-Cash Acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore Business Wire
U.S. stock futures, dollar and bitcoin drop as investors await clarity on Trump’s latest tariff plans MarketWatch
The Russian economy is now eating itself to death as Putin's war on Ukraine destroys future capacity Fortune
Why Feb. 26 Could Be a Huge Day for the Stock Market The Motley Fool
Minor Food mulls IPO in Hong Kong by end of 2026 Bangkok Post
How Many Markets Does Apple Dominate? The Answer Might Shock You The Motley Fool
The Queen of Scandal: Sarah Ferguson’s moment of reckoning The Times
The café charged me VND15,000 (58 U.S. cents) for bottled water while many other shops provide and even refill drinking water or iced tea for free.
Peter and Martin Lee, sons of Hong Kong's former second-richest man Lee Shau Kee, inherited the late tycoon's Henderson Land Development fortune and his spot on the city's rich list.
Why private credit’s new cockroach moment has GFC echoes AFR
Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs The New York Times
Blue Owl Anxiety Rattles the $1.8 Trillion Private Credit Market Bloomberg.com
Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules Asian Banking & Finance
Clear Street Withdraws IPO as AI Fears Hit Listings Market FinTech Weekly
Somali government says al-Shabab facing financial crisis after targeted crackdown hiiraan.com
‘Money's moving out of tech’: Wall Street weighs stock market winners amid the AI scare trade Yahoo Finance
Opinion | Why our brains can’t handle a modern economy The Washington Post
Credit union merger finalized Itemlive
UK: Ampyr Solar Europe announces acquisition of East Yorkshire Solar Farm Project in the UK energy-pedia.com
Bankruptcy bill amended to force county governments to conduct timely audits newscentermaine.com
A Thought Exercise in Financial History, from the Future
Lobbyist in Labour Together scandal has been investigating Guardian reporter, say reports The Guardian
Merger Arb Mondays (23 Feb) - Toyota Ind, MCJ, Raksul, Sankei, AJIS, Skyworth, Humm, Bluescope, Qube Smartkarma
FERC Approves Acquisition Of TXNM Energy By Blackstone Infrastructure Nasdaq
Bond Market Momentum Shifts Bears’ Way as Sell Signals Flash Bloomberg.com
Banking Crisis 2.0? The "Contagion" ETF That Gains 3% for Every 1% Banks Drop Nasdaq
What Experts Say About Hims & Hers’ $1.15B Acquisition of Eucalyptus MedCity News
“A sour taste remains”: Poland reacts to LOT losing out to Pegasus over Smartwings acquisition Aerospace Global News
Option Pros Trade Index Versus Index to Play Huge Stock Rotation Bloomberg.com
Could Buying Microsoft Stock Today Set You Up for Life? The Motley Fool
Palestinian Authority minister of finance and planning in Singapore for four-day official visit CNA
Many durian traders in Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have resumed operations after the Tet holidays, with buying prices climbing to as high as VND140,000 (US$5.4) per kilogram.
US president calls for removal of Susan Rice as streaming platform pursues takeover of Warner Bros Discovery Donald Trump has told Netflix to remove the Democratic foreign policy expert Susan Rice from its board or “face the consequences”, while the…
Global Cash Is Fueling a Historic Start for Latin America Stocks Bloomberg.com
Global Financial Crisis: A Timeline Explained thedetroitbureau.com
Tesla: As institutional investors sell stock, retail investors pile in Yahoo Finance
Markets are churning furiously beneath a calm surface The Economist
What to Expect in Markets This Week: Earnings From Nvidia, Home Depot, Banks, and Berkshire; Trump Speech Investopedia
Hollywood merger threatens movie theatres just as they recover The Business Times
Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025 China has overtaken the US as Germany’s top trading partner, figures have shown, as the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares for his first…
New Sheffield Wednesday takeover timeline emerges as James Bord’s plan becomes clearer Football League World
Danantara: How State Capital Is Shaping the GoTo-Grab Merger Fair Observer
A wealthy Mongolian mining family has purchased a luxury detached house in Hong Kong’s Southern District for HK$247 million (US$31.5 million) to turn it into a 'retirement residence.'
Earnings and AI fears drive ‘extreme’ churn in US stock market Financial Times
The Epstein scandal has battered Britain’s political establishment. Can the radical-right Reform party benefit? The Conversation
Guided by research timelines rather than high-pressure deadlines, the job pays around US$132,000 annually in the U.S.
Osaka has received an unusual donation – 21kg of gold – to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub announced on Feb 19.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
President announced increase from 10% using different authority from mechanism that supreme court struck down on Friday Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would raise a temporary tariff rate on US imports from all countries from 10% to 15%,…
The stock market staged a comeback, even as Wall Street waded through a flurry of both upbeat and unsettling headlines.
Refunds were not addressed by supreme court ruling, and they’ll likely play out in lower courts over extended period Top associations of American businesses are demanding to be repaid for Donald Trump’s tariffs following Friday’s supreme court…
The market volatility may be leading retail investors astray.
Families are navigating the tough choice between unimaginable riches and the identity that comes with land When two men knocked on Ida Huddleston’s door last May, they carried a contract worth more than $33m in exchange for the Kentucky farm that…
BrewDog founder could keep the ‘punks’ on board in takeover bid The Times
Beach club Tipsy Unicorn on Singapore’s Sentosa Island is now closed after its operator was placed into compulsory liquidation by the High Court.
The hidden mental health crisis in America’s classrooms | opinion MetroWest Daily News
Thousands of bank employees in Hong Kong received Lunar New Year gifts on Friday, with some lenders offered cash and even a day off as economic and market sentiment improves.
A company controlled by Indonesian tycoon Mochtar Riady is seeking to selling One Raffles Place, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Singapore’s central business district.