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SINGAPORE (May 20): The Tantallon India Fund closed down 1.89% in April weighed down by the rupee and another bout of risk-off as crude prices spiked on US President Donald Trump’s decision to further limit Iranian oil exports and the Druzhba pipeline d

SINGAPORE (Nov 7): Singaporeans could go to the ballot boxes sooner than expected. A general election next year is "always possible".

SINGAPORE (Sept 21): Singapore’s well-publicised succession plan has been in place for several years and a decision on the next prime minister isn’t too far away, according to Singapore Education Minister Ong Ye Kung, one of several men seen as a lead

KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 4): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament on Friday, a government minister said, paving way for what is expected to be the toughest ever general election for his long-ruling coalition.

Mar 20): As the deadline for the Malaysian general election draws closer, don’t expect the local stock market to get more interest from investors who have been sitting on the sidelines.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 4): Malaysia faces higher interest rates, currency risks and a contentious election battle in 2018 that will test Prime Minister Najib Razak’s grip on power.

SINGAPORE (Nov 13): Phillip Capital has upgraded its call on Fraser and Neave (F&N) from “neutral” to “accumulate” with a higher target price of $2.83 from $2.52 previously.

WELLINGTON (April 27): An unprecedented influx of immigrants is exacerbating a housing shortage and stretching infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, sparking heated political debate around the issue ahead of this year's general election.