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Levi Strauss forecasts annual profit below estimates as tariffs bite
The retailer has leaned into full-price sales through its direct-to-consumer channel, broadened its product offerings and kept a tight…
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HSBC’s top boss bets US$14 billion on Hong Kong in push for growth
For a bank that has spent much of the last decade shying away from major deals, Elhedery’s approach marks a sea change from his…
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Silver hits US$50 for first time in decades
While gold is traditionally viewed as a hedge against riskier assets such as stocks, it often falls during broad market selloffs as…
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Oil settles 1.6% lower after Gaza ceasefire
Opec+ has agreed on Sunday to a November output hike that was smaller than market expectations, easing oversupply concerns Oil prices…
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US: Wall Street closes lower, pausing record-setting rally as earnings approach
US stocks ended in negative territory on Thursday (Oct 9) as investors, left with no economic data or any sentiment-swaying catalysts,…
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Europe: Ferrari’s steepest fall drags Europe’s stocks, HSBC pulls parking brake
The central bank kept rates unchanged and struck a cautiously optimistic tone on the economy European stocks fell on Thursday (Oct 9),…
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Bad Bunny gets streaming boost after landing Super Bowl halftime gig
Singer Bad Bunny has gotten a streaming bump from listeners since the NFL announced he would perform at halftime during Super Bowl 60 in…
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Serving with purpose: Expectations of non-profit board directors
Unlike directors of listed companies, NPO directors operate in an environment where the Code of Corporate Governance, Companies Act and…
Culture
Boggle and Pictionary games coming to Netflix
Netflix on Wednesday night unveiled its first games for the TV, as the Los Gatos streamer aims to gain a bigger share of the video game…
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Vietnam Overtakes China as Leading Clothing Exporter to the United States
Vietnam has surpassed China as the top exporter of clothing to the US in the first seven months of 2025 due to changes in trade patterns…
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Singapore: 29-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision Along Eng Neo Avenue in Bukit Timah
A 29-year-old motorcyclist died in a deadly collision with a lorry in Bukit Timah on Wednesday, October 9 in Singapore. The police said…
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We’re a Long Way from October 6 | National Review
Israel is now the military hegemon in the region, and Hamas is a shadow of its former self. Source link
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Who is the CEO of Verizon?
Do you have Verizon? If you never heard of it or live under a rock, Verizon is a well-known brand of telecommunications that is used all…
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Ex-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO
Victor Lee, the former chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore, has been appointed president and CEO of the Philippine-listed Security…
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US: Wall Street subdued at open after Powell offers no rate clues
Wall Street’s main indices posted subdued gains at Thursday’s (Oct 9) open, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell offered no fresh…
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Launch of knowledge hub aims to beef up AI use among financial institutions: Chee Hong Tat
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge hub to help the city-state’s financial…
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Redefining the Future of Intelligent Systems: How Ganesh Sai Kopparthi Is Fusing Research, Innovation, and Editorial Vision
In a time when artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data reliability form the core of the digital world, a quiet movement is led…
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Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease
They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs Three central banks over two days surprised…
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Hedge funds are using options to bet on year-end US dollar gain
Hedge funds worldwide look to be favouring the US dollar in the option market as they bet that the currency’s rebound versus most major…
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To Fix the Deficit, Start with Bloated ‘Disability’ Programs | National Review
Cutting spending is always hard, so conservatives should focus on the least deserving recipients no matter what walk of life they are in.…
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Singapore stocks buck regional trend; STI down 0.4%
All three local banks end lower; Genting Singapore is the most actively traded counter on the STI for the second day running Local shares…
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Singapore Man, 20, Nabbed Within 18 Hours for Loan Shark Harassment
A 20-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment in Singapore. The Singapore Police Force…
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Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
The unveiling offers a glimpse into the brand’s EV future, marking a major milestone in the auto industry’s shift from combustion to…
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Yishun Murder Case: 66-Year-Old Suspect Remanded for Medical Assessment in Singapore
A 66-year-old man has been ordered to be remanded for a medical examination on suspicion of killing a woman in Yishun following a rumored…