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Japan’s inflation hovers well above BOJ’s goal even as it slows
THE pace of Japan’s consumer inflation stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s target even as price growth moderated, supporting market…
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Fed officials lukewarm on September rate cut as markets await Powell speech
Three Federal Reserve officials appeared lukewarm on Thursday to the idea of an interest rate cut next month, as investors geared up for…
Business
Stocks to watch: SingPost, Thomson Medical, TalkMed, LHN
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 22): Singapore Post (SingPost):…
Business
Stocks to watch: SingPost, Thomson Medical, TalkMed, LHN, Dezign Format
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 22): Singapore Post (SingPost):…
Business
SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S$3.4 million amid increased market pressure
Singapore Post’s (SingPost) group operating profit for the first quarter ended Jun 30 came in at S$3.4 million, a 60 per cent year-on-year…
Business
SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S$3.4 million amid falling revenue, margin squeeze
Singapore Post’s (SingPost) group operating profit for the first quarter ended Jun 30 came in at S$3.4 million, a 60 per cent year-on-year…
Business
Walmart expects better sales, earnings as shoppers squeezed by tariffs
BIG-BOX retailer Walmart reported solid revenue growth on Thursday and said that it expects better sales and earnings for the full year,…
Business
Europe: Shares steady with Fed’s summit in focus; US-EU lock in trade deal
EUROPEAN equities were subdued on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, while the…
Business
US: Stocks retreat ahead of Fed chair’s speech
Street’s major indexes closed lower on Thursday as traders girded for a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell the following…
Culture
“Honey Don’t!” Revives the Spirit of the Coen Brothers’ Movies
The main elements of Ethan Coen’s new film, “Honey Don’t!,” are sex and violence. Both involve profound sensations and potentially…
News
Active Shooter at University of Tennessee in Chattanooga Forces Lockdown as Police Hunt for Gunman
The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga was placed on lockdown on Thursday morning after reports of an active shooter on campus, which…
Lifestyle
Changi Travel Services cuts 30 staff amid market shifts
Changi Travel Services (CTS) is laying off 30 staff as part of an ongoing restructuring process to tackle changing market conditions, it…
News
Embracing the Ugly Truth Will Set You Free
Curiosity leads us to truth, but that truth isn’t always pretty. In fact, it’s often a nightmare—raw, ugly, and exposing. When we face our…
Business
Coliwoo to launch co-living project at old Bukit Timah Fire Station in September
The property will feature retail tenants with experiential offerings, such as urban farming Coliwoo, a unit of real estate services group…
Business
‘Choice’ Cannot Coexist with Abortion Coercion | National Review
The abortion industry has enabled coercion and abuse and is willing to sacrifice women’s ‘choice’ on the altar of abortion access and…
Business
US: Wall Street opens lower as investors brace for Fed meet; Walmart slides
Street’s main indices opened lower on Thursday (Aug 21), as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s three-day…
Business
Thomson Medical secures S$225 million Islamic revolving credit facility
Thomson Medical Group has obtained a S$225 million Islamic revolving credit facility from Maybank in Singapore, the company said on…
Business
Singapore, Hong Kong want a slice of the US$250 billion stablecoin pie
Regional financial centres Singapore and Hong Kong are both aiming to capture a piece of the US$250 billion stablecoin market. On Aug 1,…
Unsorted
Boeing in talks to sell as many as 500 planes to China: sources
Boeing is heading closer towards finalising a deal with China to sell as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the…
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Israel Isn’t a Danger to Jews — Jew Haters Are | National Review
The idea that Israel’s actions are putting Jews at risk globally is a contemptible position that would never be applied to any other…
Unsorted
My Girlfriend Is The Man! Episode 10: Preview, Spoilers, and More
My Girlfriend Is The Man! episode 10 will air on KBS2 on Thursday (August 21) at 9:50 PM KST. The chapter will feature a showdown between…
Business
Olivia Lum trial: What is non-disclosure
After years of struggling with the Tuaspring project, Hyflux was ordered to be wound up in 2021, marking a critical chapter in one of…
Business
Olivia Lum trial: What counts as non-disclosure?
After years of struggling with the Tuaspring project, Hyflux was ordered to be wound up in 2021, closing a critical chapter in one of…
Business
Singapore shares rise as market eagerly awaits signals of interest rate cuts; STI up 0.3%
Singapore shares rose on Thursday (Aug 21), as the market awaits for hints from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell about the future…