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Jardine C&C selling Singapore, Malaysia dealerships to Indonesia’s Chandra Asri for $280m gain

The proposed transaction also involves the sale of associated trademarks across Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar.
The proposed transaction also involves the sale of associated trademarks across Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar.

Bezos consortium bought nearly 40% of Liverpool: Report

There is also an option for the consortium to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool in the next 12 months
There is also an option for the consortium to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool in the next 12 months

Los Angeles Lakers enter another new era as Walter sale caps whirlwind stretch of change

Leicester City’s Thai owners seek $384 million for club portfolio

Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2016 but are now playing in League One, the third tier of English football.
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2016 but are now playing in League One, the third tier of English football.

Liverpool fans seek clarity on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ bid to buy stake in club

Liverpool’s new Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola and players applauding fans after their 3-2 loss to Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on Aug 9.
Liverpool’s new Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola and players applauding fans after their 3-2 loss to Monaco in a pre-season friendly at Anfield on Aug 9.

Allianz eyes Singapore wealth, retirement market with HSBC Life, UOB Asset Management deals

German insurer Allianz aims to build a leading wealth management and retirement business in Singapore through its acquisitions of HSBC Life Singapore and UOB Asset Management.
German insurer Allianz aims to build a leading wealth management and retirement business in Singapore through its acquisitions of HSBC Life Singapore and UOB Asset Management.

Maybank to buy Ageas stake in Etiqa for $1.5 billion, becoming full owner

The acquisition is subject to approvals from Bank Negara Malaysia.
The acquisition is subject to approvals from Bank Negara Malaysia.

Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A woman walks up a hill before a protest against a luxury resort plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery ​has drawn criticism from actors, writers and others in Hollywood who fear job losses.
Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery ​has drawn criticism from actors, writers and others in Hollywood who fear job losses.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 6, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.

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