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HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
has been fined HK$4.2 million (S$692,427) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The…
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Escalated Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented…
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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz Relationship: Did They Confirm Romance Rumours
Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz reportedly confirmed their relationship a week before they were spotted in Rome, Italy. According to sources,…
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Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is…
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Suzuki Motor to invest US$8 billion in India over next 5 to 6 years
It will increase production, launch new models and defend its market share in the world’s third-largest car market [HANSALPUR, India]…
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GLP secures 2.5 billion yuan investment for China data centre
Logistics company GLP said on Tuesday it had secured an investment of 2.5 billion yuan (S$449 million) from Zhejiang government-backed…
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Should investors belt up as Scoot dives into the red for the first time in 12 quarters?
Scoot, the budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been adding routes to its network, including some that were previously served…
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Is Scoot’s first loss in 12 quarters a worrying sign for SIA shareholders?
Scoot, the budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been adding routes to its network, including some that were previously served…
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A*Star biotech spin-off Mirxes trims losses to US$28.4 million as top line grows
Higher revenue is driven by increased contributions from its early detection and precision multi-omics segment Local biotech startup…
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Who Was Iryna Zarutska? Ukrainian Woman Who Fled Country to Escape War Stabbed to Death by Homeless Career Criminal in North Carolina
A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who had fled her war-ravaged homeland in search of safety in the United States was stabbed to death by a…
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Great Eastern sets sights on expanding high net-worth capabilities, doubling new business value
Great Eastern Life – the oldest and longest-established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia – has signalled plans to…
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Nomura doubles minimum work-from-office requirement in Japan
Nomura Holdings plans to start requiring employees in Japan to spend the equivalent of two days a week in the office – double the current…
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My Troublesome Star Episode 3 Recap, Review, Reactions; Episode 4 Preview, Spoilers
My Troublesome Star episode 3 aired on August 25 at 10:00 pm and featured the painful journey of Bong Cheong Ja as an ordinary woman. She…
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China to expand carbon market to major industries by 2027
China will accelerate the expansion of its carbon market to incorporate major industries by 2027, according to guidelines issued by top…
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China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300%
China has more than quadrupled its exports of steel in semi-finished form so far this year, adding to an unprecedented flood of the metal…
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Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and…
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Danantara seeking 50 trillion rupiah in bonds from ‘patriot’ investors
The fund has collected an estimated US$7 billion in dividends from state-owned enterprises that have been shifted under its supervision…
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Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Over Allegations of Mortgage Fraud Amid Ongoing Feud with Central Bank
President Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday following accusations of mortgage fraud. Her firing virtually ensures…
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BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe
Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the…
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Asia: Stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats
ASIAN stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual…
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Mitsubishi Corp buys strategic stake in Singapore’s Fullerton Health
Japan’s Mitsubishi giant has bought a minority stake in Singapore healthcare solutions provider Fullerton Health. Fullerton’s statement on…
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GIC in talks to invest in Goodman’s data centres: report
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is considering a proposal to invest in data centre assets owned by Australian property firm Goodman…
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Haidilao down most since April after hotpot chain sales decline
Consumers in China are turning frugal as concerns around a slowing economy affect investment and consumption Haidilao International…
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Hyundai to lift US investment to US$26 billion after Lee visit
Hyundai Motor Group will increase its investment in the US to US$26 billion to 2028, as it seeks to expand autos, steel and robotics…