Vietnam’s Proposed Real Estate Tax Reform Raises Concerns Over Market Stability Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to revamp the taxation system on property transactions, suggesting a shift …
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The AI ‘Agent’ Hype Is Outpacing Reality The biggest challenge with the term “artificial intelligence (AI) agent” is the lack of consensus on its meaning. Typically, it’s used to describe …
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China REITs See Major Rebound, Surpassing Regional Growth: APREA
by News Deskby News DeskChina’s REITs Lead Regional Recovery with Strong First-Half Gains: APREA Chinese Real Estate Investment Trusts (C-REITs) have surged ahead of several regional counterparts, including Singapore, in the first half of …
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Farewell to the New Silk Road: Key Challenges Ahead for Singapore’s Hedge Funds
by News Deskby News DeskEnd of the Road for New Silk Road: Challenges for Singapore’s Hedge Funds In early July, investment firm New Silk Road announced its closure after a 16-year tenure in Asia. …
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Singapore’s Core Inflation Remains Unchanged at 0.6% in June, Surpassing Expectations
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore’s Core Inflation Holds Steady at 0.6% in June, Surpassing Expectations Singapore’s core inflation remained unchanged at 0.6% in June, as rising retail prices were offset by declines across most …
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Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Fines May Help Singapore Uphold Its Status as a Premier Wealth Hub
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore Intensifies Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Following $3 Billion Scandal Singaporean authorities are stepping up their crackdown on money laundering following the shocking S$3 billion scandal exposed in August 2023, signaling …
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Trump Announces Tariffs of 15% to 50% for Foreign Nations
by News Deskby News DeskTrump Signals Tariffs Will Start at 15%, Could Reach 50% for Some Countries U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that forthcoming tariff rates will start at a minimum of 15%, …
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India’s Economic Growth Driven by Strong Agriculture and Services Sectors, Says RBI
by News Deskby News DeskRBI Cites Agriculture and Services as Key Drivers of India’s Economic Resilience India’s economy has remained largely resilient amid global headwinds, supported by a strong agricultural season, continued momentum in …
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Trump’s Tariff Agreements Offer a Clearer Outlook for Asia, the Global Manufacturing Hub
by News Deskby News DeskTrump’s New Tariff Deals Offer Greater Clarity for Asia’s Manufacturing Powerhouses After months of trade uncertainty, recent tariff announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump are providing a clearer picture of …
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Japan Trade Agreement Offers Opportunities for US Investors, Draws Ire from Automakers
by News Deskby News DeskDetroit Automakers Wary Despite Stock Surge Following US-Japan Trade Deal [DETROIT] Shares of leading U.S. automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—climbed on Wednesday after news broke of a new U.S.-Japan trade …
