Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 22)

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Creditors of Autobahn Rent A Car, Shariot group claim S$38 million more, contrary to group’s own estimates

[SINGAPORE] A group of 18 related automotive companies – including Autobahn Rent A Car and car-sharing service Shariot – may owe its creditors around S$38 million more than initially projected.

CNMC Goldmine shares fall 1.8% on extra tax, penalty in Malaysia

[SINGAPORE] Shares of Catalist-listed CNMC Goldmine fell as much as 7.3 per cent on Monday (Dec 22) as investors reacted to its Malaysian unit facing additional income tax assessments.

From Amazon to Microsoft, AI is driving thousands of job cuts worldwide

[SINGAPORE] The global march of artificial intelligence (AI) continues, and in its shadow, hundreds of thousands of jobs have or will be axed by corporations.

AI and liquidity to drive Asia markets in 2026 amid US fiscal risks: Schroders

[SINGAPORE] In 2025, US fiscal and geopolitical headwinds prompted investors to redeploy capital towards the East.

Seatrium, Maersk resolve contract dispute with giant line to pay US$360 million upon vessel delivery

[SINGAPORE] Offshore, marine and energy specialist Seatrium has reached an agreement with buyer Maersk Offshore Wind’s affiliate Phoenix II to pay the balance of the contract price – valued at US$360 million – upon delivery of a vessel.

Malaysia equities in 2026: Five themes to watch, from infrastructure to IPOs

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s equity bulls are stepping into 2026 with a familiar wish list: bigger infrastructure cheques, a faster green-energy build-out, a firm ringgit and a livelier initial public offering (IPO) calendar.