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Aster Chemicals is said in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources
The sale would allow the American oil major to deploy more capital in areas of higher growth potential Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint…
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Aster is said in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources
The sale would allow the American oil major to deploy more capital in areas of higher growth potential — Aster Chemicals and Energy, a…
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Glencore JV Aster said to be in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources
The sale would allow the American oil major to deploy more capital in areas of higher growth potential — Aster Chemicals and Energy, a…
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Paige Bell: South African 'Golden Girl' Crewmember Was Sexually Assaulted by Superyacht Engineer Before Being Murdered in Engine Room
A superyacht engineer has been charged with the murder of a South African crew member, lovingly called the "golden girl," who was found…
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Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan
The discussions were suspended shortly after the port sale was announced in early March Billionaire Richard Li’s efforts to expand his…
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BOJ finds US tariff hit to exports limited for now
The impact on Japan’s output and exports from US tariffs is limited for the time being but many companies are worried about the risk of…
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Dutch firm moves to privatise Grand Venture Technology at S$0.94 apiece
A Dutch firm is looking to take Grand Venture Technology private by way of scheme of arrangement, said the precision engineering solutons…
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Dutch firm moves to privatise Grand Venture Technology at S$0.94 per share
A Netherlands-incorporated firm is looking to privatise precision engineering solutions company Grand Venture Technology at S$0.94 a…
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Vermont Man Killed While Trying to Rescue Turtle on Florida Highway
An elderly man was struck and killed while trying to save a turtle on a busy Florida highway over the weekend, authorities said. The man,…
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SIA partners Mandai Wildlife Group to enhance customer offerings
Both companies will also cooperate on conservation efforts that could include the transfer of animals between Singapore’s wildlife parks…
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Indianapolis Mother Arrested After Offering Man to Rape 7-Month-Old Daughter for $400
An Indiana mother-of-seven is facing a felony sex trafficking charge after she tried to get $400 from a man in exchange for raping her…
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TSMC revenue climbs 39% in latest sign of AI spending boom
For 2025, investors remain wary about the impact of tariffs on the global economy and the electronics sector Taiwan Semiconductor…
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Oklahoma City Mother Charged with Murder After Falling Asleep with Newborn Twins While 'Drunk,' Killing Son
The mother of an infant boy who was found unresponsive at an Oklahoma City home is now being charged over the child's death. Brennan…
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DBS downgrades Genting Singapore shares, lowers target price, on tariffs dampening outlook
DBS on Thursday (Jul 10) downgraded shares of Genting Singapore to a hold rating, and also lowered its target price. This is as…
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Asia: Stocks mostly rise on trade deal optimism
Asian markets mostly rose on Thursday on optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump’s…
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Singtel’s NCS to invest S$130 million to scale AI adoption in Apac
Singtel’s technology services arm, NCS, will invest S$130 million over the next three years to further its artificial intelligence (AI)…
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OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
OpenAI is close to releasing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google…
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China lenders rush to sell riskiest debt to catch low yields
Chinese authorities have pushed through the mergers of hundreds of smaller, mostly rural banks, while the larger behemoths are struggling…
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BYD, other EV battery makers face more pressure to cut emissions
Electric vehicle (EV) battery suppliers, including BYD and EVE Energy, need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing…
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Nissan poised to offer record-high coupon in US$4 billion bond sale
Nissan Motor is expected to sell some of its upcoming US$4 billion foreign-currency bonds at a record-high coupon, piling more pressure on…
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Affluent Singapore respondents say they need US$1.39 million to retire comfortably: HSBC survey
Affluent investors based in Singapore said they will need US$1.39 million on average to retire comfortably – well above the global average…
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Singapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubs
At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years…
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Bank of Korea holds rates steady amid tariff, household debt concerns
South Korea’s central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as policymakers steered a cautious path amid concerns about financial…
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Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminium giant
[LONDON/SINGAPORE] Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminium industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the…