Hongkong Land Fund Buys Wheelock Place for S$1.1 Billion
Singapore, 30 July 2026 – A private fund managed by Hongkong Land has agreed to acquire Wheelock Place for S$1.1 billion, placing a major valuation marker on prime…
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MPACT Distribution Falls 2.5% as Overseas Assets Face Headwinds
Singapore, 30 July 2026 – Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust reported a 2.5% decline in first-quarter distribution per unit to S$0.0196 as overseas properties continued to face operating…
ASE Technology Adds US$2 Billion to 2026 Capex on AI Demand
Taipei, 30 July 2026 – ASE Technology has increased its 2026 capital expenditure plan by US$2 billion as demand for advanced chip packaging and testing accelerates. The decision…
Bank of England Holds at 3.75% as Energy Risks Cloud Inflation
London, 30 July 2026 – The Bank of England held its benchmark rate at 3.75% in a six-to-three vote, choosing patience as higher energy prices complicated an otherwise…
Malaysia Gold Futures Rise as Global Bullion Regains Momentum
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – Malaysian gold futures ended higher in step with gains in the global bullion market, giving local investors another signal that precious metals…
BAT Malaysia Profit Slips as Cost Pressures Squeeze Margins
Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2026 – BAT Malaysia reported weaker profit as cost pressures continued to squeeze margins, keeping investors focused on whether pricing, productivity and portfolio changes…
Ant Group Spin-Offs Seek Independent Capital and Global Scale
Hong Kong, 30 July 2026 – Ant Group’s independently operated businesses are pursuing fresh capital and strategic partnerships, signalling a new phase in the Chinese fintech group’s restructuring.…
Hong Kong Freezes HK$124 Million in Suspected IPO Fraud Probe
Hong Kong, 30 July 2026 – Hong Kong regulators have frozen about HK$124 million in assets linked to suspected fraud surrounding an initial public offering, reinforcing the city’s…
Mizuho Profit Jumps 45% as Japan’s Banking Reset Accelerates
Tokyo, 30 July 2026 – Mizuho Financial Group reported a 45% increase in first-quarter profit, strengthening evidence that Japan’s largest banks are benefiting from higher interest rates, improved…
Singapore ETF Assets Hit S$21 Billion as Trading Activity Doubles
Singapore, 30 July 2026 – Singapore’s exchange-traded fund market reached a record S$21 billion in assets under management during the first half of 2026, while trading activity doubled,…