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JPMorgan Explored Offer for UK’s Metro Bank, FT Reports

JPMorgan Chase & Co. explored a potential bid for UK lender Metro Bank Holdings Plc but decided on Saturday night not to go ahead with a possible deal because of the additional capital that would be required by a new buyer, according to the Financial Times.

Singapore Air Turns Unhealthy as Indonesia Denies Causing Haze

Singapore’s air quality in parts of the island reached “unhealthy” levels and it warned of widespread hazy conditions due to forest fires in Indonesia, increasing tension in the region over cross-border air pollution that causes respiratory illness and can slash tourism revenue.