Dec 24 mid-day round-up:

1. China launches probe into Alibaba over monopoly allegations
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2. Silicon Valley wins as SEC allows new direct listing
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3. Keppel to sell First King Properties for £73.6m
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4. AMTD International gets new CEO, chairman, vice-chairman
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5. Brexit deal marathon heads to the finish line
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6. US targets Ripple cryptocurrency creators
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