Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build; China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies; Singtel’s H1 profit falls 42.4% to S$1.23 billion in absence of exceptional gain.

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Key global headlines include the U.S. position against forced displacement in Gaza, the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation, Australia's trade concerns with U.S. president-elect Trump, a tragic car attack in China, and Singapore's new workplace fairness Bill.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

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It has been called the generation of the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ and succession planning has never been more crucial than now, especially with the number of wealthy people in Asia hitting a record high in 2023. How can families successfully safe guard their legacies for the next generation? Correspondent Howie Lim gets expert advice from Angela Koh, head of wealth planning and family office advisory at UOB Private Bank.

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02:43 Challenges family businesses face

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Asian markets fall, with focus on China as Trump picks team; Baht lags behind peers on concerns over central bank autonomy; Morningstar says Singapore fund inflows surge to record high of S$3.1 billion in Q3.

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Decision Desk HQ projected the Republican Party, led by President-elect Donald Trump, will control both houses of Congress. Meanwhile, Sudan faces ongoing conflict, New Zealand issues a historic apology for decades of abuse, and the Singapore-China relationship sees renewed collaboration.

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How worried should investors be about China-US relations? Is it time to go big on AI? Genevieve Cua on WealthBT speaks to Dong Chen, chief Asia strategist and head of Asia research at Pictet Wealth Management about the importance of active management and strategic asset allocation in weathering market downturns.

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01:55 Defining resilience in a portfolio

03:35 Strategic asset allocation as a base building block for resilience

06:55 Differentiating between a genuine trend and noise

07:58 The most compelling trends today

12:30 Why active management is important

13:45 The challenges of going the do-it-yourself route in building a resilient portfolio

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Asian stocks drop as China support plan falls flat, bitcoin hits record; Bank of Japan hints at caution on rate hike with no clear December hint; Vietnam says Temu, Shein must register with government or be blocked.

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Today's headlines cover Germany's political turmoil, significant Middle East developments, escalating territorial tensions in the South China Sea, Japan's leadership decision, and increased security measures in Singapore. Key stocks to watch include Singapore Airlines and Seatrium.

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