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CDL to unlock hidden empire worth $6b for growth, targets dividend payout of over 35%

CDL to unlock hidden empire worth $6b for growth, targets dividend payout of over 35%

CDL plans to unlock $6 billion in assets to drive growth and targets an annual dividend payout of over 35% under its refreshed three-year strategic plan.

Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

President Lai Ching-te called for Taiwan to deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners to strengthen defence capabilities and build resilient supply chains against Chinese pressure.

Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative

Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative

Taiwan is pushing back against Beijing's World War II narrative after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump highlighted wartime ties, asserting the Republic of China was America's true ally.

China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks

China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks

China stated that extending its trade truce with the US creates stability to advance negotiations and discuss reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of goods.

Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat

Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat

Asian share markets mostly fell as surging oil prices and rising bond yields intensified expectations of further central bank interest rate hikes.

Singapore capital eyes Hong Kong’s commercial bargains, student housing plays

Singapore capital eyes Hong Kong’s commercial bargains, student housing plays

Singapore investors drive 46% of Hong Kong's foreign commercial investment this year, favoring commercial assets over residential ones due to easier remote management.

Genting Singapore trails MBS, but helps anchor Malaysian parent group’s finances

Genting Singapore trails MBS, but helps anchor Malaysian parent group’s finances

Despite trailing Marina Bay Sands, Genting Singapore's steady earnings crucially support parent group Genting Berhad amid recent credit downgrades.

Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks

Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks

Facing high road injury rates, Singapore platform workers take risks due to customer pressures and earnings concerns, requiring action from platforms, policymakers, and patrons.

Malaysia is upping the appeal of technical trades, and its youths are taking heed

Malaysia is upping the appeal of technical trades, and its youths are taking heed

Malaysia’s TVET enrolment is rising as the government promotes technical trades and TVET 2.0, though experts say vocational paths still struggle to become a first choice.

Stocks fall; oil prices off highs amid renewed hopes for Middle East negotiations

Stocks fall; oil prices off highs amid renewed hopes for Middle East negotiations

Global stocks fell as US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs on Fed rate hike expectations, while oil prices pared gains amid Middle East peace talks.

Trump unveils $19.16 billion planned Iowa steel project

Trump unveils $19.16 billion planned Iowa steel project

Donald Trump unveiled Mesabi Metallics' planned $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, touting a massive manufacturing boost ahead of midterm elections.

China media says US shares responsibility for managing AI

China media says US shares responsibility for managing AI

Following the Xi-Trump summit, Chinese state media stated that China and the US share the responsibility to develop AI safely and keep the technology under human control.