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Education was, is and always will be the great equaliser
That the 20th century was both the American Century and the Human Capital Century was no historical accident.
January 25, 2024
Global Markets
Tokyo stocks find their mojo as bubble-era highs draw nearer
The Nikkei’s previous rally to the 1989 high was followed by one of the worst market collapses in history
January 13, 2024
Global Markets
Samurai spirit will help usher in brighter days
Are there parallels from Seven Samurai that led to Japan’s market tripling since 2013?
May 31, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX Group to launch Nikkei Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index Futures
This product is meant to address rising investor appetite for climate-related products.
November 30, 2022
Global stocks
Invest like the Karate Kid
Investors should not be deterred by Nikkei‘s rout. Japan may fight back like the Karate Kid.
September 15, 2022
Investing strategies
Here's why Japan's stock market deserves a closer look
Over 30 years since Japan's bubble economy burst, positive signs are showing for its stock market.
June 04, 2021
Rising US bond yields hit global markets, Asian stocks fragile
TOKYO (Oct 5): Asian shares were fragile on Friday after benchmark US Treasury yields surged to a seven-year high and strong economic data fanned concerns about inflation and the risk of faster-than-expected interest rate rises.
October 05, 2018
Singapore Exchange seeks to defuse tensions over National Stock Exchange of India in futures dispute
SINGAPORE (Feb 12): Singapore Exchange extended an olive branch to its counterpart in India as it sought to defuse escalating tensions that threaten to kill an 18-year licensing partnership.
February 12, 2018
Investing strategies
Singapore loves dividends, Australia most generous
(Jan 9): Dividend-dependent investors were best served by the Asia-Pacific region last year, with Australia’s benchmark index offering the highest yield among developed countries and Singapore providing nearly ubiquitous payouts.
January 09, 2018