<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (March 6): DBS Group Holdings Ltd is in a “strong position” to continue “healthy” shareholder returns and outperform its peers, said its deputy chief executive officer&nbsp;Tan Su Shan.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>In her first letter to shareholders in DBS’s annual report for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024, released on Thursday, Tan said “strategic initiatives” implemented by outgoing DBS CEO Piyush Gupta over the past 15 years had “propelled” the bank “from an underperforming domestic franchise to one of the world’s best banks”.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>“The strategic moats we have built mean our successes are not easy to replicate, and there is momentum in our business,” said Tan in a column titled “Deputy CEO reflections”<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/banking-finance/dbs-strong-position-continue-outperforming-peers-tan-su-shan" target="_blank">...(click here for the full story on theedgesingapore.com).</a>&nbsp;</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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DBS Group Holdings Ltd is in a “strong position” to continue “healthy” shareholder returns and outperform its peers, said its deputy chief executive officer Tan Su Shan.

Singapore's DBS in strong position to continue outperforming peers — deputy CEO

Gold miner Niche Capital Emas Holdings Bhd (KL:NICE) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Niche Capital Mining (Sejana) Sdn Bhd, has entered into a joint-venture agreement (JVA) with another mining company to develop, operate, and undertake mining activities at the KK Hill gold mining area in Jeli, Kelantan.

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Last week, Thailand announced an innovative travel campaign to promote domestic tourism in the low season, amid a steady decline in foreign arrivals to the country.

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DESPITE subdued consumer sentiment that is likely to be exacerbated by the expanded scope of the sales and service tax (SST), which will be implemented on July 1, retail real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to continue to hold up as a defensive sector, underpinned by attractive divi...

Retail REITs expected to stay resilient amid SST shift, subdued consumer spending, say analysts 

Valuation remains a contentious issue in equity crowdfunding (ECF). It is a contributing factor to the small number of exits and unsatisfactory investment returns. Regulators and industry players are working together to address this challenge, but the jury is still out on the industry’s future.

Issue: Are ECF deals too expensive?

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is seeking public feedback on proposed enhancements to the Digital Asset Exchange (DAX) framework, aimed at improving market efficiency, investor protection and regulatory resilience.

SC seeks public feedback on proposed enhancements to Digital Asset Exchange framework

Shares indices rose in Asia on Monday as the revival of trade talks between the US and Canada helped risk sentiment, while the dollar dipped on concerns US jobs data could show enough weakness to justify larger rate cuts.

Shares rise in Asia as US-Canada trade talks revived

Big-money takeovers of private companies helped drive mergers and acquisitions in the first half, as dealmakers got comfortable writing sizable cheques in topsy-turvy markets.

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On the face of it, 2025 looks like a banner year for crypto: Bitcoin hitting a record, an industry-boosting US president whose family is venturing headlong into the sector, and key legislation widely expected to be passed by Congress.

Bitcoin soars, altcoins fade in US$300b crypto shake-out

China has lifted a 2023 ban on imports of seafood from most parts of Japan, removing an irritant in relations with its neighbour by starting to implement a deal reached last September.

China lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports as frictions ease

Two start-up founders, Foong Chee Mun, co-founder of MoneyLion Inc, and Chan Kok Long, co-founder of iPay88 Sdn Bhd, have made an indelible mark on the fintech landscape. Both have managed to build their start-ups from the ground up and subsequently sell their stakes.

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Retirement Fund&nbsp;Inc, better known as KWAP, has shortlisted 12 external fund managers as ‘general partners’ to be allocated RM6 billion under the Dana Pemacu initiative.

KWAP picks 12 external fund managers to be allocated RM6 bil under Dana Pemacu

Foreign shareholdings in AMMB Holdings Bhd (KL:AMBANK) and RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK) have reached new highs in recent months, according to the latest data from CIMB Securities.

Foreign shareholdings in AMMB, RHB Bank at new highs — CIMB Securities

PUTRAJAYA (June 30): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that he does not interfere in judicial matters, including the appointment of judges or court decisions.

PM: No interference in judicial appointments, court decisions

KUALA LUMPUR (June 30): Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) hovered near its 2023 lows on Monday, as investors and analysts worried about tougher days ahead, after a set of disappointing results.

Top Glove hovers near 2023 lows amid worries about tougher days ahead after disappointing 3Q

NOBODY likes taxes, and Malaysians are no different. We need to understand, however, that we have had it good for many years when it comes to consumption taxes such as the goods and services tax (GST) that Singapore has had in place for three decades, since 1994.

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US President Donald Trump said he doesn’t think he will need to extend the July 9 trade deadline he has imposed on countries to secure deals with the US to avoid higher tariffs.&nbsp;

“I don’t think I will need to,” he said in an interview on Fox News’&nbsp;Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo&nbsp;that was taped last Friday. He then added, “I could, no big deal.”

Trump says he doesn’t expect to extend July 9 tariff deadline

&nbsp;US&nbsp;President Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;said in a&nbsp;Fox&nbsp;News&nbsp;interview&nbsp;broadcast on Sunday that he had found a buyer for&nbsp;the TikTok short-video app,&nbsp;which he described as a&nbsp;group of "very wealthy people" whose identities&nbsp;he will reveal in about two weeks.

Trump tells Fox News he has group of wealthy people to buy TikTok

Foreign investors registered a net inflow of RM33.2 million on Bursa Malaysia,&nbsp;reversing a fifth week of selling trend, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

In its fund flow report for the week ended June 27, MIDF Amanah said foreign investors’ activities were&nbsp;mixed throughout the week, with net buying recorded last Tuesday and Thursday, while Monday and Wednesday saw net outflows.&nbsp;

Foreign investors turn net buyers with inflows of RM33.2m on Bursa last week — MIDF

Two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Monday to corruption charges involving mineral mining licensing&nbsp;in the state in 2023.

Two Sabah reps, businessman plead not guilty to bribery over mining licences

PUTRAJAYA (June 30): The government upholds transparency&nbsp;and is ready to accept any criticism regarding the taxation system,&nbsp;provided it is based on facts,&nbsp;said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Govt receptive to factual criticisms of taxation system

KUALA LUMPUR (June 30): Shares of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) rose to a two-week high on Monday, as investors remained optimistic on the group’s outlook, despite its recent quarterly results coming in slightly below expectations.

Gamuda shares climb to two-week high on positive outlook despite 3Q earnings miss 

THE global economy is at a crossroads. We have entered a new era of heightened uncertainty. Trade disruptions threaten to reshape the economic landscape, and long-standing relationships that have sustained global prosperity for decades are fraying.

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Middle East borrowers are ramping up loans that are being syndicated in Asia-Pacific as they look to diversify fundraising beyond global bond and domestic markets.

More than US$2 billion of Middle East deals targeting Asian bank liquidity have launched in recent weeks, including Saudi Electricity’s US$1 billion&nbsp;loan, Banque Saudi Fransi’s US$750 million&nbsp;facility&nbsp;and a US$500 million financing for Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait.&nbsp;

Asian banks fuel more than US$2 billion loan boom in Middle East

A 30-year-old Chinese fund manager is trouncing peers this year with a portfolio stocked with Gen Z-favoured names like Pop Mart International Group, betting that new-age shopping trends can help his fund overcome the country’s economic sluggishness.

Chinese fund beats 97% of peers by buying Pop Mart, dumping Moutai

US President Donald Trump characterised trade in cars between the US and Japan as unfair and floated the idea of keeping 25% tariffs on autos in place, little more than a week before higher duties are set to kick in across the board if a deal isn’t reached.&nbsp;

Trump says ‘Mr Japan’ unfair on cars, floats keeping 25% tariff

KUALA LANGAT (June 29): The expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) will not have a significant impact on parents who send their children to private nurseries, kindergartens or preschools, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

SST expansion: No big impact on parents sending children to private kindergarten — Nancy

Senate&nbsp;Republicans pushed forward President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill on Sunday in a marathon weekend session even as a non-partisan forecaster said it would add an estimated US$3.3 trillion to the nation's debt over a decade.

US Senate pushes ahead on Trump tax cuts as non-partisan analysis raises price tag

The Malaysian Bar expresses its deep concern over the inaction and lack of clarity regarding&nbsp;the impending retirement of the Chief Justice of Malaysia, now just a day away. As of today,&nbsp;there has been no formal announcement of a successor or whether an extension is to be granted. This level of silence and indecision on matters concerning the highest level of the Judiciary is indefensible.&nbsp;

Opinion: Uncertainty at the top undermines judicial independence

PUTRAJAYA (June 30): The Federal Court will deliver its verdict on Tuesday (July 1) on the final appeal&nbsp;by six men who were convicted and sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of the late deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais.

Apex court’s verdict tomorrow on final appeal of six men convicted in late DPP Kevin Morais’ murder

Shares indices rose in Asia on Monday as the revival of trade talks between&nbsp;the&nbsp;US and Canada&nbsp;helped risk sentiment, while the dollar dipped on concerns US&nbsp;jobs data could show enough weakness to justify larger rate cuts.