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US: Wall Street opens higher as Powell's speech looms large
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole Symposium…
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Creative narrows H2 loss to US$4.4 million, but US tariff threat weighs on revenue
Creative Technology posted a US$4.4 million net loss for the six months ended June, narrowed from the year-ago US$6.8 million loss, as…
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Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million as soon as this year Chinese surgical robot firm Edge Medical,…
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Temasek-backed Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million as soon as this year Chinese surgical robot firm Edge Medical,…
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Smart Systems, Seamless Service: Singapore's AI Hospitality Revolution
Singapore has long been recognized as a launchpad for cutting-edge innovation, from smart city infrastructure to fintech and robotics.…
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Genie, Make A Wish to Premiere on Netflix in October; Everything We Know So Far
Genie, Make A Wish, the upcoming Netflix series, will premiere on Friday (October 3). It will focus on the relationship between Genie, a…
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Building the Connectivity Backbone for Singapore's Drone Future
Drones have become an integral part of air mobility in Singapore. Despite strict regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority of…
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How California Is Ignoring Mahmoud v. Taylor | National Review
California public schools are not going to stop indoctrinating kids with LGBTQ-related principles. Source link
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The Resurrection of Bertolucci’s Little Buddha | National Review
The year’s most important film restoration defies the subversion of pop culture. Source link
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STI rises 0.5%, tracking regional indices
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 330 to 176 after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands Shares in the…
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Tesla to integrate Deepseek, Doubao AI voice controls in China
The technology allows drivers to use voice commands to control navigation apps, in-car entertainment and cabin temperature, as well as…
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Japan's 30-year yields hit all-time high ahead of Powell speech
Japanese 30-year government bond yields climbed to a fresh all-time peak on Friday (Aug 22), tracking a rise in US Treasury yields as…
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Anthony Roth Costanzo Channels Maria Callas in “Galas”
Plus: the eclectic chaos of Haim, Trajal Harrell struts the catwalk at Park Avenue Armory, “Mamma Mia!” returns to Broadway, and more.…
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“Splitsville” Plays Infidelity for Laughs; “A Little Prayer” Shows What’s Really at Stake
In the studiedly rambunctious comedy “Splitsville,” Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin play a pair of homewreckers. The home, a…
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Chinese stocks lead global markets as chip shares skyrocket
Chinese stocks were a standout performer in global markets on Friday (Aug 22), with a benchmark of onshore equities capping its best week…
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The Nice Guy Spoilers: What to Expect in Episodes 11 and 12?
The Nice Guy episodes 11 and 12 will air on JTBC on Friday (August 22) at 8:50 PM KST. Kang Mi Young and Park Seok Chul will go through an…
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Singapore: 50 Evacuated, 3 Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out in Toa Payoh Flat
Three people were rushed to hospital, and 50 others were evacuated from their homes after a massive fire broke out in a flat in Toa Payoh…
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The Winning Try Episode 9 Preview, Spoilers: What Lies Ahead for Joo Ga Ram and Bang Heung Nam?
The Winning Try episode 9 will air on SBS on Friday (August 22) at 9:50 PM KST. The chapter will focus on the rivalry between Joo Ga Ram…
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Australia orders Binance audit after flagging ‘serious concerns’
Austrac has given the company 28 days to nominate auditors, from which the agency will make a selection Australia’s financial crimes…
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DBS launches tokenised structured notes on Ethereum public blockchain
DBS has announced the launch of tokenised structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, enabling investors to trade these…
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Junior bankers win up to 30% pay hikes in Hong Kong deals boom
Citic Securities and other Chinese brokers are raising pay levels again for junior bankers in Hong Kong to boost retention and handle a…
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Aspial Corp jumps 13% after Koh family moves to sell 15 shops for S$71.8 million
Shares of retail jeweller Aspial Corporation surged by 13 per cent on Friday (Aug 22) after 15 freehold strata-titled retail units in East…
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Oregon Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend During Thanksgiving Following Argument Over Relatives Staying for the Holiday, Sentenced
A 32-year-old man is going to prison after being accused of killing his former girlfriend in 2023, Oregon officials said. Richard David…
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Shocking Moment Illegal Russian Uber Driver Knocks Out CEO with Service Dog Leaving Him with Brain Injury
A Russian Uber driver working illegally in the U.S. was filmed head-butting a South Carolina CEO who was holding his service dog, knocking…