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ASEAN Business

Ringgit’s winning streak masks Asia’s currency weakness

The dies used to press the last pennies sit on display at the US Mint on November 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
International

US presses final penny after more than 230 years

The currency breached the 4.16 level against the greenback on Tuesday (11 Nov) to hit 4.159 at 8.59am SGT, continuing a strong rally since last week.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Ringgit hits year’s high against Singdollar; further gains likely but greenback direction is key

In South Korea, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix together make up about 30% of the Kospi.
Companies & Markets

Plunge in Asia’s AI shares sows doubts over world-beating rally

FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar, Euro and Pound banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Banking & Finance

US shutdown compounds worst year for currency trading since 2005

When the China's dollar bonds started trading in the secondary market, they went even further – with both tranches of the deal tightening around 40 basis points.
Global Enterprise

China’s dollar bonds zoom higher after US$118 billion of demand

“The last five years we’ve seen a lot of growth here (in Asia), and we have a very constructive outlook for the next five years," said Jin Su, BofA’s president of Asia-Pacific and head of Asia-Pacific global markets.
Companies & Markets

Bank of America’s Asia-Pacific president sees a silver lining in US dollar volatility

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Companies & Markets

Singapore not aiming for Singdollar to be reserve currency: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun

A positive outlook for the Singapore dollar could spur interest in local real estate from overseas buyers.
Opinion & Features
THE LEVEL GROUND

Stronger Singdollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling

Fears that “strong currencies” will hammer corporate profits on exports or cause “deflationary” effects are likely to be unfounded, the author argues.
Opinion & Features
COMMENTARY

The benign truth hidden behind currency fears

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