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Billions in IPOs yet SPACs take few firms public
After a flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) that raised US$11.7bil this year, a new crop of blank-cheque firms are joining a long queue: all the other vehicles waiting for […]
LG Energy, Samsung SDI flex patent muscle
South Korea’s two leading battery makers – LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI – highlighted their patent strength at InterBattery 2026, signalling an intensifying race to secure next-generation battery technologies […]
OJK projects MSME loans to expand 9%
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has projected micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) credit to grow between 7% and 9% year-on-year this year, following a moderation at the start of […]
Fitch cuts outlook on Indonesian banks
Fitch Ratings has changed the outlook on several large Indonesian banks to “negative” while affirming their current ratings, following its recent downward revision of the country’s sovereign rating outlook. Read […]
Soybeans in spotlight as a prelude to Trump and Xi meeting
Soybeans are likely to be on the agenda when trade chiefs from the United States and China next meet, a conversation that could shed light on when Beijing plans to […]
Canadian pension fund Hoopp ready to invest more capital at home
Canadian pension fund Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (Hoopp) is ready to invest capital in Canadian infrastructure and other nation-building projects outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney several months ago, […]
Maersk redistributes fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels
Container shipping group Maersk says it is redistributing fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels as the Iran war disrupts the flow and storage of maritime fuel in the Middle […]
IEA plans record reserve release to tame oil spike
The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to rein in crude prices that have soared […]
Crop rally from Iran war is spurring farm sales
Bunge Global SA says the conflict in the Middle East is lifting crop prices for US farmers even as it causes upheaval to global trade flows, including oil and fertiliser. […]
EV adoption gains momentum in auto sector
The automotive sector’s earnings delivery saw a strong recovery boost from robust year-end sales promotions in the recently concluded fourth quarter of financial year 2025 results season. Read full story […]