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Thailand eyes tougher gold-trade rules after baht swings
Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the…
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Hawthorne Man Convicted of Killing Estranged Wife, Burying Her Body and Then Returning to Have Sexual Contact with Her Remains
A California man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of murdering his estranged wife by stabbing her at…
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Who Is Bethany MaGee? Victim Set on Fire on Chicago Metro by Career Criminal With 72 Arrests Identified as Loving 26-Year-Old Woman
The 26-year-old victim who was doused in flames by a lunatic with a lengthy rap sheet on a Chicago L train earlier this month has been…
Business
Alibaba’s main AI app debuts strongly in effort to rival ChatGPT
Qwen’s debut underscores how AI apps have set new highs for rapid adoption in recent times Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen app drew more than…
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California Youth Pastor Arrested for Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Girl
A Coarsegold youth pastor has been arrested following a months-long investigation by The Madera County Sheriff's Office into allegations…
Business
Singapore court clears way for US$2.7 billion suit against Stanchart in 1MDB scandal-linked claim
Claims involve alleged US$150 million deposit to Najib Razak and millions for Rosmah’s bags and jewellery The Singapore High Court has…
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Missouri School Teacher Who Engaged in Sexual Acts with Her Underage Students, Paying Them With Alcohol, Cash and Marijuana, Sentenced
A Missouri teacher has been sentenced to prison for paying her underage students with cash, alcohol and marijuana in exchange for sex.…
Business
Indian central bank likely intervenes to prop up rupee before local market open, traders say
The Reserve Bank of Indian likely intervened to support the rupee before the local spot market opened on Monday, four traders told…
Business
Asia: Stocks rise as US rate hopes soothe nerves after torrid week
ASIAN markets mostly rose on Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest rate cut provided some calm after last week’s rollercoaster ride…
Business
Surging Chinese imports of Indonesia oil point to rebranded Iranian crude, traders say
China’s imports from Malaysia have almost halved since July from this year’s peak in March at 8.5 million tonnes China is importing…
Business
Owning luxury hotels is tough; long term rewards await patient capital
Jardine Matheson and Frasers Property could gain from hotel ownership over the long term The prestige associated with owning luxury hotels…
Business
Lenovo stockpiling PC memory due to ‘unprecedented’ AI squeeze
The company will aim to avoid passing on rising costs to its customers in the current quarter, as it wants to sustain this year’s strong…
Lifestyle
Scammed while travelling? OCBC rolls out free in-app calls for all customers
Bank says business and retail customers currently make over 8,000 calls to the bank each month while overseas OCBC said on Monday (Nov 24)…
Business
Three companies picked to supply methanol at Singapore port in drive to be sustainable bunkering hub
Global Energy Trading, Golden Island and PetroChina issued licences to supply methanol as marine fuel The Maritime and Port Authority of…
Business
Gold dips as US dollar firms on reduced rate-cut prospects
The precious metal, a non-yielding asset, tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments Gold prices dipped on Monday (Nov 24),…
Business
Marco Polo Marine expects ‘significantly higher’ FY2025 net profit
This is mainly due to impairment loss reversals on certain vessels and the disposal of its stake in Marco Polo Offshore Marine logistics…
Business
Macquarie Asset Management offers US$7.5 billion for logistics firm Qube
The Australian logistics and shipping-containers’ operations span container leasing, car and grain cargo terminals, and road and rail…
Business
Lum Chang Creations subsidiary secures 2 contracts worth S$63.4 million
Urban revitalisation specialist Lum Chang Creations on Monday (Nov 24) said its wholly owned subsidiary, Lum Chang Interior, clinched two…
Business
Stocks to watch: Jardine Matheson, Mandarin Oriental, BRC Asia, Lum Chang Creations
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Nov 24): Jardine Matheson: The Hong…
Business
Snap starts checking users ages before Australian under-16 ban
SNAP will start checking many users’ ages in Australia as it prepares for a world-first social media ban for under-16s next month.…
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BHP walks away after fresh approach for Anglo American fails
Under the UK Takeover Code, the company is now barred from making a bid for six months BHP Group confirmed it held preliminary discussions…
News
China’s Premier Li Qiang launches charm offensive on rare earths at G20
European nations have been hit hard by the Asian nation’s decision to require export licenses for metals with military purposes CHINA’S…
Business
SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge may afford GIC, Temasek bigger role in revitalising local market
MAS says EQDP and the Anchor Fund @ 65 will support fundraising activity and trading liquidity on the new Global Listing Board As one…
Business
Nasdaq 100 rally shows signs of stalling
SINCE early November, the Nasdaq 100 index has seen a notable pullback of around 6 per cent as at the time of writing last week, driven…