Risk
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Indonesia, Thai market outlooks buffeted by political risk
[SINGAPORE] Intensifying protests in Indonesia and the latest leadership upheaval in Thailand are ratcheting up political risk in the two largest emerging markets in South-east Asia. Indonesia’s equity benchmark slid…
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Indonesia, Thailand market outlooks buffeted by political risk
[SINGAPORE] Intensifying protests in Indonesia and the latest leadership upheaval in Thailand are ratcheting up political risk in the two largest emerging markets in South-east Asia. Indonesia’s equity benchmark slid…
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The Relentless Drive Behind the MERCH Dept.: How Kris McAlavey Turned Risk, Reinvestment, and Licensing into Growth
Kris McAlavey never imagined that a senior-year branding project in college would be the spark that would launch a career defined by bold risks, relentless investment, and an obsession with…
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Trump’s pressure on Fed independence holds global risk, ECB’s Rehn says
[HELSINKI] President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the US Federal Reserve could have substantial and global knock-on effects on the financial markets and the real economy, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn…
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TikTok UK shifts to AI moderation, hundreds of jobs at risk
[LONDON] Social media platform TikTok announced on Friday (Aug 22) it will restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting several hundred jobs at risk as it shifts to AI-assisted…
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Fed minutes show majority of FOMC saw inflation as greater risk
[NEW YORK] Most US Federal Reserve officials highlighted the risk to inflation as outweighing concerns over the labour market at their meeting last month, as tariffs fuelled a growing divide…
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How Sajib Singha Turned Risk, Resilience And A Passion For People Into A Thriving Business And Real Estate Legacy
When Sajib Singha arrived in Texas with just $950 in his pocket, he carried little more than ambition, resilience, and the willingness to work. Today, as President of Aditya Associates,…
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Tourism Deal Puts One Of Egypt’s Last Wild Shores At Risk
In Egypt’s Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Sea’s last wild shores. Off Ras Hankorab,…
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Spain On Heat Alert And ‘Very High To Extreme’ Fire Risk
All of Spain was on heatwave alert on Friday, while the weather agency warned that much of the country was at “very high to extreme risk” from wildfires. The situation…
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UN Warns Russia, Israel Of Conflict Sex Crimes Listing Risk
The United Nations warned Israel and Russia on Thursday that their militaries faced being listed as parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict in light of credible evidence of…
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Tencent’s AI restraint shows risk of Alibaba, JD food war
[BEIJING] China’s biggest tech companies are bouncing back after years on the ropes with outsized ambitions to dominate in everything from robots and smart glasses to cheap meals. But investors…
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Building Insurance Companies from Inside Out: How Intuitive Captive Solutions is Redefining Disruptive Risk Management
In today’s insurance landscape, marked by rising premiums, unpredictable coverage exclusions, and the tightening grip of commercial insurers, businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more stable ways to manage risk. For…
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Mexico Discounts Risk Of ‘Invasion’ After Trump Order To Target Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that there would be “no invasion of Mexico” following reports that President Donald Trump had ordered the US military to target Latin American drug…
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IReit Global sees risk of losing potential lawsuit as ‘remote’, takes no action for now
[SINGAPORE] The manager of IReit Global does not plan to take any steps to mitigate the impact of a potential lawsuit from its main tenant for now, citing the chance…
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From rubber roots to risk management: Singapore’s 60-year mastery of global trades
[SINGAPORE] As Singapore turns 60 this weekend, its journey from colonial rubber-trading outpost to one of the most sophisticated commodities powerhouses in the world reveals a lesser-known story: how a…
