Indian shares drop for third day on Korea tensions

Indian shares fell for a third session on Wednesday, in line with the fall in Asian shares, on increasing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea after the two countries exchanged threats.

Aug 9, 2017

Here's why North Korea wants to strike U.S. island Guam

North Korea on Wednesday said it is considering plans to attack U.S. island territory Guam.

Aug 9, 2017

Hong Kong stocks fall as North Korea tensions escalate

Hong Kong equities fell on Wednesday, in line with a fall in Asian shares, on increasing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea after the two countries exchanged threats.

Aug 9, 2017

ThaiBev buys KFC stores worth $340 mln in Thailand

Thai Beverage said its unit has signed a deal with Yum Restaurants to buy more than 240 existing and developing KFC stores in Thailand for about 11.3 billion thai baht.

Aug 9, 2017

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

A quick look at all the market moving events and big financial news of the day. From Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share surge to Sabana REIT buyout talks, get your daily dose of all the latest in the world of business right here.

Aug 8, 2017

Restaurant chain Jumbo's Q3 profit slips

Jumbo Group, which operates seafood restaurants in Singapore, China and Japan, on Tuesday reported a slightly lower profit for the third-quarter profit.

Aug 8, 2017

Farmland owner QAF's quarterly profit slumps

QAF, whose brands include Gardenia and Farmland, on Tuesday reported a 72 percent slump in the second-quarter profit due to lower selling prices at Rivalea and higher foreign exchange losses.

Aug 8, 2017

India's Nifty slips below 10,000 as lenders drag

Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Tuesday on the back of selling pressure in banks and oil stocks.

Aug 8, 2017

Singapore stocks end little changed; Yangzijiang climbs

Singapore shares ended little changed on Tuesday as losses in DBS Group shares were tempered by gains in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding after stellar results.

Aug 8, 2017

India's Nifty tests 10,000 level; financials drag

Indian shares erased opening gains to trade lower on Tuesday on the back of selling pressure in banks and oil stocks.

Aug 8, 2017

SGX extends fall; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bucks trend

Singapore shares fell for a fourth session on Tuesday as heavyweight DBS Group Holdings extended losses following June quarter earnings.

Aug 8, 2017

Sabana REIT in buyout talks with Warburg Pincus-backed ESR

Sabana REIT said it is currently in talks with ESR Funds Management to explore options in connection with its strategic review.

Aug 8, 2017

Fair value gain lifts Perennial Real Estate quarterly profit

Realty developer Perennial Real Estate Holdings reported a 96 percent jump in second-quarter net profit, powered by a fair value gain of S$16.6 million.

Aug 8, 2017

Global Logistic Properties Q1 profit falls on lower revaluations

Warehouse operator Global Logistic Properties (GLP), which got acquired by a Chinese consortium last month, reported a 29 percent fall in first-quarter profit due to lower revaluations.

Aug 8, 2017

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Q2 profit soars; stock up 8%

China-based Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posted a 73 percent jump in second-quarter profit, sending its shares up as much as 8 percent.

Aug 8, 2017

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

A quick look at all the market moving events and big financial news of the day. From DBS Group asset woes to Keppel's director resignation, get your daily dose of all the latest in the world of business right here.

Aug 7, 2017

Coffee shop operator Kimly's Q3 profit falls as costs rise

Kimly, the largest traditional coffee shop operator in Singapore, posted a 20 percent fall in third-quarter net profit due to higher costs.

Aug 7, 2017

Singapore's BBR Holdings swings to first-half profit

Construction group BBR Holdings on Monday swung to a first-half profit, helped by improved share of associates' profits.

Aug 7, 2017

Indian shares drift lower as software exporters drag

Indian shares edged lower on Monday on account of the selling pressure in software makers such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services.

Aug 7, 2017

SGX falls as DBS Group shares lead losses

Singapore shares edged lower on Monday, hurt by a decline in DBS Group shares after the lender flagged worries over asset quality.

Aug 7, 2017