Companies & Markets
OpenAI inks deals with US colleges, seizing early lead in education market
The company has sold more than 700,000 ChatGPT licences to about 35 public universities
Toyota to import US-made cars after Trump gripe
JAPANESE car giant Toyota said on Friday it will begin importing three of its US-manufactured models into its home market next year, in an apparent move to placate Donald Trump.
Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high of 0.75%
THE Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high of 0.75 per cent on Friday, the first increase since January, as it said the economy had shown signs of improvement.
Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
ASIAN markets rose on Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while blockbuster earnings from chip firm Micron helped soothe nerves over...
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Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar – but can its strength persist?
Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices
Trump praises Fed Governor Waller as ‘great’ after interview for Fed Chair
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he interviewed Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller a day earlier as a candidate to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, praising him as “...
DFI Retail’s Mannings joins retail exodus after two decades in mainland China
Mannings is also known as Guardian in South-east Asia
Coliwoo disposes Pasir Panjang co-living hotel space in S$43.9 million sale-and-leaseback deal
Estimated net proceeds of S$15.3 million will be used to repay working capital loans owed to LHN Group and for general working capital purposes
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust divests office asset in Italy for 34 million euros
Following the divestment, the trust’s exposure to Italy will fall from 18% to 17%
Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Coliwoo
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 19):
