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DBS board director Anthony Lim to succeed Peter Seah as chairman after 16 years

DBS board director Anthony Lim to succeed Peter Seah as chairman after 16 years

Mr Lim, a DBS board member since 2020, will take over on Jan 1, 2027, as Mr Seah steps down after overseeing a period of significant growth and digital transformation at Singapore's largest bank. DBS incoming chairman Anthony Lim (left) and current chairman Peter Seah. (Photos: DBS) This

JB developer ordered to pay US$2.58 million to condo owners, including Singaporeans, over delays

JB developer ordered to pay US$2.58 million to condo owners, including Singaporeans, over delays

The owners of 84 units in R&F Princess Cove, a waterfront development overlooking the Woodlands Causeway, were awarded compensation for delays involving their units and shared facilities. The developer intends to appeal the decision, its lawyer told CNA. A view of Phase 1 of the R&F

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to be sentenced for collusion

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to be sentenced for collusion

Rights groups have decried the collusion charge against Joshua Wong as a deliberate attempt by authorities to keep him incarcerated. Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong speaks to reporters at the legislative council building on Nov 28, 2019. (File photo: AP/Kin Cheung) HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong's

Four dead, including Washington deputy, following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support

Four dead, including Washington deputy, following domestic call shooting; another deputy on life support

Washington sheriff's deputy killed, second on life support after deadly ambush during domestic violence call A Spokane County sheriff's deputy was killed and another remains on life support after a gunman ambushed SWAT officers responding to a domestic violence call in Washington state (Credit: KHQ). A

Hong Kong helps mainland Chinese firms go global – but can they really win now?

Hong Kong helps mainland Chinese firms go global – but can they really win now?

From workplace customs to legal hurdles, mainland firms are adapting abroad as Hong Kong offers advice, connections and financial services When Shenzhen-listed digital infrastructure provider Runjian Corporation expanded into the Middle East and Southeast Asia through Hong Kong, adapting meant more than translating software interfaces or navigating local data

Australia's NEXTDC rallies; calls Goodman, Digital Realty share bid 'opportunistic'

Australia's NEXTDC rallies; calls Goodman, Digital Realty share bid 'opportunistic'

The NextDC S6 data centre stands in Sydney, Australia, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams Nov 5 : Australian data centre operator NEXTDC said on Thursday its board considered an aftermarket book build by an entity owned by Goodman Group and Digital Realty to be "opportunistic", and that it

Japan services activity expands for fifth month, PMI shows

Japan services activity expands for fifth month, PMI shows

FILE PHOTO: Visitors stroll at a shopping and restaurant complex in Tokyo, Japan October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo TOKYO, Nov 5 : Japan's service sector expanded modestly in October as activity and new orders both rose slightly faster, a business survey showed on Thursday. • The S&