East Asia

LightOn to become Europe’s first listed GenAI startup with Paris IPO

French generative AI startup LightOn launched an initial public offering (IPO) on the Euronext Growth market in Paris on Friday,…

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What is the controversy behind FashionValet’s founders and why is the Malaysian firm under probe?

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BRAND  Public attention on FashionValet’s alleged mismanagement could also be attributed to the founder’s social media…

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HSBC, 5 other Hong Kong lenders cut rates to lowest level in 2 years

Six major Hong Kong lenders, including the city’s three note-issuing banks – HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China Hong…

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Global sinologists explore the legacy of classical studies

The inaugural World Conference of Classics convened in Beijing today, with over 485 scholars from more than 30 countries and…

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Trump win casts fresh doubts over Wall Street’s China strategy

MORE US financial firms may pull back from China, hive off local units to minimise risks or pause expansion plans…

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IKEA China optimistic on China's green policies

Green and sustainable development is one of the most important themes at this year’s China International Import Expo. The 7th…

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Otis puts forward new plan to echo China's urban renewal policies

Judy Marks, chair, CEO, and president of the U.S. elevator company Otis, shared her company’s excitement about the future of…

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Indonesia confident palm oil production can be increased to meet biofuel demand

INDONESIA’S chief economic minister said on Thursday (Nov 7) he is confident palm oil production can be increased in coming…

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What Trump 2.0 will mean for China’s chip industry

DONALD Trump has reclaimed the presidency in the US election. In his first term in 2018 he declared a trade…

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Line Investments and Property triumphs with 21 awards at MECS+R Mena 2024

Line Investments and Property (LIP), a subsidiary of LuLu International Holding, has bagged a total of 21 awards at the…

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