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Ex-Goldman trader Qin Xiao gets US$1 billion allocation from Millennium
Qin Xiao, the former co-head of Goldman Sachs’ global commodities trading team, has won an allocation from Millennium Management for his…
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Ex-Goldman trader, NUS alumnus Qin Xiao gets US$1 billion allocation from Millennium
Qin Xiao, the former co-head of Goldman Sachs’ global commodities trading team, has won an allocation from Millennium Management for his…
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Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5
The authorities are calling for proposals to sketch out the concept for the new Changi East Urban District next to Changi Airport Terminal…
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Intel’s US$25 billion rally sends valuation to dot-com levels
The company’s premium valuation is largely a reflection of just how much its profitability has collapsed in recent years After months of…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, iFast, Lum Chang Creations
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 20): CapitaLand Investment…
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BHP banks on China export resilience and India growth for demand
China’s export resilience and policy support, together with strong growth in India, will underpin future commodity demand despite an…
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Surgical platform UltraGreen targets Asia for growth
Medical procedures can be risky. One company is providing data that could help reduce complications from surgery. Now, with Singapore in…
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US Fed’s top regulatory official suggests allowing central bank staff to own small amounts of crypto products
Under Trump, the Fed and other bank regulators have already taken several steps to be more open to crypto activities by banks The US…
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Finance industry bodies call for changes to crypto rules for banks
A group of finance industry bodies is calling for a rethink on looming regulatory standards that they say will make it difficult for banks…
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Europe: Stocks close at five-month highs as investors monitor progress on Ukraine
European shares closed at their highest level in more than five months on Tuesday (Aug 19) as investors assessed the chances of an end of…
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Wall Street mostly declines as tech names pull back from highs
Wall Street’s stocks finished mostly lower on Tuesday (Aug 19), dragged down by tech companies retreating from record highs, while a Home…
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US: Wall Street mostly declines as tech names pull back from highs
Wall Street’s stocks finished mostly lower on Tuesday (Aug 19), dragged down by tech companies retreating from record highs, while a Home…
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Artificial Intelligence + Real Wisdom: Avoiding the Pitfalls
The strong push for AI integration into modern businesses isn’t without reason – the capabilities of artificial intelligence are…
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"Ketamine Queen", Jasveen Sangha, to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose Case
The "Ketamine Queen," 42-year-old Jasveen Sangha, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to the overdose death of Friends…
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What is B30A? Nvidia Prepares New, More Powerful Blackwell-Based AI Chip for China
US-based semiconductor giant Nvidia is developing a new artificial intelligence chip for the Chinese market, sources familiar with the…
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Asian Stocks Rally with Nikkei at All-Time High; Global Markets Eye Fed Rate Cut Signals
Global markets took a wait-and-see attitude on Tuesday, as European shares were up only slightly and futures markets reflected little…
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US seeks Intel stake without governance rights: Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed discussions between the US and Intel for the government to take a stake in the chipmaker,…
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The Projector owes S$1.2 million to creditors; meeting set for Aug 29
Creditors include unused ticket holders, owed some S$14,300, and the Composers & Authors Society of Singapore, owed about S$17,733 The…
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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson pledges stock for US$500 million in loans
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson pledged shares in return for cash for the third time in just over a year, freeing the billionaire…
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US: Dow opens higher as Home Depot puts focus on retail earnings
The blue-chip Dow opened higher on Tuesday (Aug 19), aided by a rise in shares of Home Depot after the retailer kept its annual forecasts…
Culture
The Nineteen-Thirties Novel That’s Become a Surprise Hit in the U.K.
The town of Schliersee, about an hour south of Munich in the Bavarian Alps, has long been a favored holiday retreat, both for summertime…
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A Clean Sweep: Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Brings Home Gold at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition
A remarkable display of martial arts mastery unfolded at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition, where the…
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An Analyst's Push to Bring Public Health Data into Local Hospital Decision-Making
Data is now more important than ever in guiding hospital strategy as healthcare systems around the world struggle with rising patient…
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Options traders brace for Big Tech sell-off with ‘disaster’ puts
Options traders are increasingly nervous about a plunge in technology stocks in the coming weeks and are grabbing insurance to protect…