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Singapore reveals improved social programs
The Singapore government disclosed plans of improving social programs to alleviate economic strains.
Asian markets suffer from Fed policy issue
Asian markets affected by US stock's worst weekly performance for the year. Asian markets fluctuated with meek profits and losses Monday as apprehensions rose on US market issues.
BSP accredits Eastspring Investments to manage equity fund
The Central Bank of the Philippines accredited Eastspring Investments to handle its equity fund. The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP) tapped Eastspring Investments to manage its provident fund equity fund.
Blackstone plans acquisition of Tysan Holdings
Blackstone announced plan to acquire Hong Kong's Tysan Holdings to establish foothold in China market.
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China's State Council would be reviewing the laws and regulations regarding foreign investments in the country.
A number of Americans filing jobless claims fell to a near six-year low last week following the increase in consumer prices last July.
The Philippine Commission on Audit asked the Department of Budget and Management to issue guidelines for the release of public funds for different local projects.
Bahrain based Investcorp announced the sale of Skrill to CVC Capital Partners in a deal priced at USD79 million.
The Bank of England's record low interest rates were doubted after an unexpected dissent from its policymaker and its robust jobs data.
German bonds declined on its second week signaling an improved damp demand for the euro region's safest fixed-income assets.
A newspaper reported that German regulator BaFin probed Deutsche Bank over its anti-money laundering control.
Greek politicians are coming to a head on the issue of home foreclosure auctions. Greece would be lifting its restrictions on the implementation of home foreclosures in order to give banks the leeway to recover its bad loans.
Cheraman Financial Services announced today a proposed plan of funding different infrastructure projects in Kerala.
Raifeisen Bank International CEO said financial investors would prop up its capital requirements. Raiffeisen Bank International, one of Austria's foremost banks, has said that part of its capital requirements would be met by financial investors.