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EQT's A$9.3bn Cleanaway acquisition to reshape Australian waste
Global private equity firm EQT has agreed to fully acquire ASX-listed Cleanaway Waste Management for A$3.095 per share, consolidating a major provider of essential services across Australia.

Why did Marina Bay Sands' Q3 2026 performance weaken?
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands reported a 20.6 per cent fall in adjusted property EBITDA to US$590 million for Q3 2026, with net revenue down 9.9 per cent year-on-year to US$1.29 billion.

How is China Cosco Shipping strengthening supply chain resilience?
China Cosco Shipping Holdings is implementing an emergency response system and introducing new trade routes to mitigate disruptions from geopolitical tensions, infrastructure constraints, and climate events, Chairman Wan Min stated on 20 October 2026.

IMDA fines Singtel S$1m for network reliability, outages
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority has penalised Singtel S$1 million for mobile service disruptions in March 2026, which affected 720,000 subscribers, after concluding that operational failures were preventable.

MUFG appoints Charles Peh as East Asia FIG head, regional impact
Charles Peh, based in Hong Kong, will now oversee the Japanese bank's financial institution client relationships across mainland China, Taiwan, and South Korea, a key strategic move for its regional presence.

Sun Hung Kai converts Hong Kong hotel to urban resort
Sun Hung Kai Properties has rebranded its former Crowne Plaza in Tseung Kwan O as the Royal Garden Kowloon East, shifting its focus from traditional business accommodation to an urban resort experience.

CGS International upgrades DBS shares, sets S$79.50 target
CGS International has upgraded DBS shares to 'add' with a revised target price of S$79.50, forecasting a 4.8 per cent dividend yield for FY2027, despite an anticipated 3.2 per cent decline in Q3 2026 net profit.
