The Japanese government is set to allow exports of some semiconductor manufacturing materials to South Korea, the first such approval since Tokyo tightened export controls on the products in July, Nikkei reported on Wednesday.

[Hong Kong] Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and the owner of Hong Kong's luxury Peninsula hotel became the latest companies to highlight the impact of recent protests on their business, as an escalating cycle of violence clouds the outlook for the city.

Property developer SingHaiyi Group's 99-year leasehold Parc Clematis will open for booking on Aug 31. The public preview will be held on Saturday, Aug 17.

Singapore O&G, a specialist healthcare provider for women and children, on Wednesday posted a net profit of S$2.7 million for the second quarter, down 27 per cent from the same period a year earlier.

Singapore Medical Group on Wednesday posted a net profit of S$3.5 million in the second quarter, up 3.5 per cent from the same period a year earlier.

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