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S&P lifts Indonesia’s ratings to investment grade

Bloomberg S&P Global Ratings raised Indonesia’s credit rating to investment grade, bringing it in line with the other two main rating companies and paving the way for more fund inflows into Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Stocks surged to a record and the rupiah advanced. The sovereign rating was lifted to BBB- from BB+ with a stable outlook, S&P said, citing ...

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East West Bank plans sale of 20% stake

Bloomberg East West Banking Corp., the Philippine lender that took over some of Standard Chartered Plc’s local operations last year, plans to sell a minority stake to a strategic investor, according to people familiar with the matter. The retail-focused bank is working with an adviser to sell about a 20 percent stake, the people said, asking not to be identified ...

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Singapore Airlines tumbles most in six years after surprise loss

Bloomberg Singapore Airlines Ltd. shares plunged the most in almost six years after reporting a surprise loss because of intense competition, prompting Southeast Asia’s biggest carrier to kick off a review of its business. The stock slumped 7.3 percent to S$9.98, erasing S$922 million ($663 million) in market value. Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong said he would leave “no ...

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