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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records despite big Tesla drop
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up to fresh records on Thursday while the Dow retreated following a mixed round of corporate earnings that…
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GIC posts 3.8% 20-year annualised real rate of return; expects returns ahead will be more volatile
Sovereign wealth fund GIC reported an annualised rolling 20-year real rate of return of 3.8 per cent for its latest period ended Mar 31,…
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GIC to expand AI use after initial trials to review deals yield positive results
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a foundational impact on the world, and offers unparalleled opportunities for investments and…
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‘Pressing need’ for investments in energy infrastructure: GIC
Sovereign wealth fund GIC sees a “pressing need” for investments in grid infrastructure and power equipment supply chains, as it bets on…
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Hulk Hogan: WWE Legend and His Wife Sky Daily Were Baptized Just 18 Months Before His Sudden Death after Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Hulk Hogan was baptized just a year and a half before his sudden death, footage from social media shows. "Total surrender and dedication…
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Hulk Hogan: WWE Legend's 911 Dispatch Audio Released after He Suffered Cardiac Arrest at His Florida Home and Died [LISTEN]
Audio of the 911 call related to Hulk Hogan's death was released on Thursday, confirming that the emergency was reported as a "cardiac…
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Asian Markets Rise on Trade Optimism and Strong US Earnings
Markets across Asia rose on Thursday as optimism from Wall Street and the promise of more U.S. trade deals fueled trading. The MSCI…
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39-Year-Old Man Taken into Custody for Alleged Housebreaking and Theft in Singapore
A 39-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in two cases of housebreaking and theft. The Singapore Police Force (SPF)…
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Singapore: 9-Year-Old Boy Taken to Hospital After Accident in Moulmein
A nine-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital following an accident involving a car in Moulmein on Wednesday, July 23. The police and…
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How Did Hulk Hogan Die? WWE Legend Died Suddenly Aged 71 at His Florida Home as Cause of Death Revealed
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died. He was 71 years old. The WWE legend, real name Terry Bollea, died early Thursday morning after…
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Nvidia AI chips worth US$1 billion entered China despite US curbs: FT
Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence chips worth at least US$1 billion were smuggled to China in the three months after Washington…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors assessed tech earnings and monitored trade negotiations, while losses in…
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Sri Lanka orders Singapore shipowner to pay US$1 billion over marine disaster
The shipping firm initially paid US$7.85 million for the immediate cleanup and as compensation for fishermen who were deprived of their…
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ECB leaves interest rates unchanged amid tariff uncertainty
The European Central Bank left its main interest rate unchanged at 2 per cent as expected on Thursday (Jul 24), taking a break after a…
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ECB keeps rates steady as it awaits clarity over trade
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday (Jul 24) after cutting eight times in a year, biding its time while…
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Frasers Centrepoint Trust retail portfolio occupancy hits 99.9% in Q3
Committed occupancy in the retail portfolio of Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) reached 99.9 per cent in the third quarter ended Jun 30,…
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Increasing affluence continues to fuel housing demand and prices, but economic uncertainty could test market: Knight Frank
Interest rate cuts, growing affluence and low unemployment rates spell good news for Singapore’s private residential market, but a…
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Suntec Reit posts 3.7% rise in H1 DPU to S$0.03155
The manager of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on Thursday (Jul 24) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.03155 for the…
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Hong Kong Authorities Are Hiding the Truth About Jimmy Lai
It will come as no surprise to those who are familiar with Xi Jinping’s rule that Lai is enduring inhumane treatment. Source link
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The End of the Essay? Humanities Departments Enter the AI Age
At a higher level, students must be convinced of the importance of thinking. Source link
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Singapore shares continue to rise, tracking regional indices; STI up 1%
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher on Thursday (Jul 24), tracking regional indices. The STI ended 1 per cent or 41.77 points up…
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In Defense of the Traditional Review
Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music,…
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UK firms struggle to grow as BOE rate decision approaches
The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slowed to 51.0 points from 52.0 in June British business activity grew only…
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Air India warned by regulator over 'systemic' lapses in fatigue management and training
Air India has been warned by India’s aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to…