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BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
The central bank has said underlying inflation must durably hit its target to justify further rate hikes Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers…
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Indonesia set to revamp benchmark rates for money market
Institutions use Jibor to determine interest rates for bank deposits, swaps and consumer loans, among other things Indonesia is set to…
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China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales
Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) company in annual…
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Oil gains as investors weigh Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday (Dec 29) as investors weighed Middle East tensions that could disrupt supply, while a…
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Frasers Property unit to lend up to 938.6 million baht to JV with two ThaiBev units
The capital injections will advance the technology and digitalisation of both Frasers Property Group and Thai Beverage Group Frasers…
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Return of global funds puts South-east Asia in spotlight for 2026
Global capital is coming back to South-east Asia’s stock markets this month, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of…
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Why silver price has been surging even more than gold
Both have been experiencing a surge in demand from investors seeking to hedge against political turbulence, inflation and currency…
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Why silver prices have been surging even more than gold
Global demand for silver has outpaced the output from mines for five consecutive years Gold has staged a dramatic rally this year as the…
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Stocks to watch: Keppel, Keppel DC Reit, Frasers Property, ThaiBev
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Dec 29): Keppel, Keppel Data Centre…
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Silver rises to record above US$80 in historic end-of-year rally
SILVER climbed to a record, pushing beyond US$80 an ounce for the first time to extend a historic end-of-year rally. The white metal rose…
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Bank of America chief sees economic strength ahead, even as consumer confidence slumps
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says he's feeling good about where the U.S. economy is headed -- even if consumers don't quite feel the…
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Amid global economic uncertainty, KSH Holdings doubles down on Singapore for growth
The construction and property group is eyeing more laboratory construction projects, given its strong track record in the sector In view…
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Expand eligible investments as part of SFO tax framework tweak, industry observers say
Market players say that it is timely to include digital assets, precious minerals, insurance and family businesses Expanding the types of…
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Bullish Nasdaq-100 going into 2026
AS THE Nasdaq-100 (NDX) approaches the final trading days of 2025, price action continues to reflect a resilient, albeit slowing, advance.…
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Louis Gerstner, CEO credited with turning around IBM, dies at 83
Louis Gerstner, who took over International Business Machines (IBM) when it was on its deathbed and resuscitated it as a technology…
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The Cookies of Christmas Past and Present | National Review
My plan: to make ten recipes over the course of a week. Source link
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Bring Back Snow Days | National Review
A day of sledding, snowmen, and sleeping in offers more benefits than drawbacks. Source link
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Demand for China’s lithium batteries will slump in early 2026: car association head
A big drop in demand will hurt battery makers including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and EVE Energy Demand for Chinese lithium…
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Natalia Lafourcade Reimagines Mexican Folk Music
After the incident, she needed reconstructive surgery, and had brain inflammation so severe that when she tried to look up, all she saw…
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Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation
Online retailer Coupang’s founder Kim Bom apologised for the first time for a recent leak of customer data and pledged to unveil a…
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Fujian gang, Prince Group money laundering incidents unlikely to dent Singapore’s appeal as wealth hub
MAS likely to go ahead with simplifying SFO tax incentive framework in face of rising competition Singapore has risen to become one of the…
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Sydnee Graf: Kentucky Teacher Arrested While Driving to Student's Home after Sending the Child Sexually Explicit Messages
A Kentucky teacher was arrested after she allegedly sent a fifth-grade kid sexually explicit texts, including one sickening text that said…
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Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk
The Japanese yen softened against the greenback on Friday (Dec 26) as investors remained on watch for potential intervention to shore up…
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US dollar caps worst week since June with focus on data ahead
A Bloomberg gauge of the dollar posted its worst week since June as traders looked to data due early next month to confirm expectations…