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Uber boosts buybacks by US$20 billion after upbeat forecast
Uber Technologies announced US$20 billion in new stock buybacks after sharing a better-than-expected third-quarter forecast and quarterly…
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Straits Trading expects to swing to net loss for H1
But its overall financial position remains healthy with sufficient liquidity to meet its operational and financial commitments, says the…
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‘New Keppel’ shows promise; M1 sale and green projects could stir more excitement
Once the world’s largest offshore rig builder, Keppel is doubling down on efforts to transform into an asset manager – most recently with…
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McDonald’s global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand
McDonald’s global comparable sales beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter, as affordable meal bundles and promotions drew in…
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Chinese streaming platform iQiyi to seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong listing: sources
iyi is seeking to raise US$300 million in a Hong Kong market debut this year, becoming the latest US-listed Chinese firm to tap investors…
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posts record earnings of 4.2 billion yuan for H1
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posted a record-high net profit of 4.2 billion yuan (S$752.6 million) for the six months ended Jun 30, 2025,…
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Venture Corp posts 8.6% drop in H1 net profit to S$113 million
Technology solutions provider Venture Corp posted an 8.6 per cent drop in net profit to about S$113 million for the six months ended Jun…
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Venture Corp Q2 profit edges up to S$57.1 million; H1 earnings remain lower
Technology solutions provider Venture Corp posted a 2.3 per increase in net profit to S$57.1 million for its second quarter ended June…
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Disney tops earnings forecasts with streaming gains, raises guidance
Walt Disney posted better-than-expected results for April through June and raised its full-year earnings guidance on Wednesday (Aug 6) as…
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Pushing the Boundaries of Space Commerce | National Review
‘Space’ is no longer just about science and exploration. It also now offers a serious business opportunity. Source link
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The Smoking Gun of The Naked Gun | National Review
Even silly distraction is a form of repression. Source link
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The Atomic Bombing of Japan Was Justified | National Review
The moral indictment of the bombings works from a grossly upside-down portrait of the number and identity of the war’s victims. Source link
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Singapore stocks rise for third straight day amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Local stocks closed higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), marking a third consecutive day of gains despite a mixed regional market performance and…
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Stocks Fall Worldwide Amid Tariff Concerns and U.S. Economic Slowdown
Global stock markets declined on Wednesday, as traders' fears about the U.S. and global economy worsened. The Dow was down a tad, the S&P…
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Air India taps Singapore Airlines to bolster fleet upkeep after crash: sources
Air India plans to lean on shareholder Singapore Airlines (SIA) to move some aircraft maintenance services in-house instead of outsourcing…
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Jakarta’s land crackdown clouds outlook for Singapore-listed plantation firms
Singapore-listed palm oil firms with Indonesian exposure are treading cautiously as Jakarta pushes ahead with a sweeping land seizure. The…
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Pennsylvania Man Brutally Kills Adopted Son After Learning He was Sexually Abusing Other Children
A 13-year-old boy was killed by his adoptive father at their Butler Township home, according to charges filed in court. The teen was…
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Honda posts 50% fall in Q1 operating profit on tariffs, lifts full-year forecast
The automaker says full-year operating profit took a smaller hit from tariffs than initially projected in May Honda Motor reported a 50…
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Transforming IT: Best Practices for Network Resilience
Imagine a global manufacturing company's IT team scrambling as their network falters during a critical production run, with assembly lines…
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Finding Your Own Path in a Sea of Sameness: Building Brand Identity in the Age of Overload
Every day, we're flooded with brands store windows, social media ads, radio slogans. Most blend together: the same visuals, the same calls…
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Luping Wang: Reframing Brand Growth Through Emotion, Identity, and Creative Structure
"Consumers don't fall in love with algorithms they fall in love with brands that understand them." That was the opening line from brand…
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Denver Funeral Home Owner Admits to Sending Greiving Families Dry Concrete Instead of Ashes
A Colorado funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a room-temperature building admitted in federal court…
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China’s policy banks rush to issue bonds before tax deadline
China’s policy banks have embarked on a bond-issuance spree in an effort to lock in lower yields before the reinstatement of a value-added…
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India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…