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Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
BANGKOK, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he is “returning power to the people,” moving to dissolve parliament and clear the way for […]
MiniMax, Zhipu likely to target Hong Kong IPOsÂ
Two Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startups seen as possible rivals to OpenAI aim to complete their Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming weeks. Read full story Date: […]
Yuan is undervalued by 25% on trade basis
Goldman Sachs Group Inc says the yuan is 25% undervalued and will appreciate more than forward contracts are priced for 2026. Read full story Date: 12 December, 2025 6:00 am […]
Li Ka-shing ports sale slows on regulatory hurdles
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s attempt to sell CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd ports in the Panama Canal and other locations around the world has slowed as negotiators try to untangle […]
China silver fund manager issues risk warnings as premiums soar
The manager of China’s only pure-play silver fund has issued a rare series of warnings to investors about the risk of “significant losses” should the metal’s record-breaking rally come to […]
India lets US$177bil of pensions access more assets
India’s pension regulator has broadened the scope of permitted investments, allowing deeper participation in equities, bonds and alternative assets in a sweeping update. Read full story Date: 12 December, 2025 […]
Chinese firm Nuctech, China business chamber criticize “unfair” EU foreign subsidy probes
BRUSSELS, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech and a leading Chinese chamber of commerce in Europe on Thursday criticized the European Union (EU)’s use of its foreign […]
2025 marked by major progress and challenges for global health: WHO chief
GENEVA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — The year 2025 has brought both significant progress and major challenges for the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health more broadly, WHO Director-General Tedros […]
US Senate confirms dozens more Trump nominees, including South Africa pick
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump’s picks for government positions, voting along party lines for nominees including conservative activist Leo […]
CFO: M&T Bank sees M&A high on its capital-deployment agenda
M&T Bank Corp will use capital in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as it also invests in supporting customers, says chief financial officer Daryl Bible – comments that come at a […]