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Meta offered US$100 million bonuses to poach OpenAI employees: CEO Altman
Meta offered US$100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker’s talent and strengthen its own…
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Singapore shares dip ahead of Fed decision; STI down 0.3%
Stocks on the local bourse fell on Wednesday (Jun 18), tracking the mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US…
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Haim Sets Off on a Rampage
This month, Haim—a three-piece rock band from Los Angeles, featuring the sisters Danielle, Alana, and Este Haim—will release “I Quit,” its…
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Indonesia antitrust agency gives 'conditional' go-ahead for TikTok's Tokopedia takeover
The agency will continue to monitor whether the requirements are being implemented until June 17, 2027 Indonesia’s antitrust agency has…
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CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
A blistering rally in a tiny, money-losing traditional Chinese medicine company’s stock has vaulted its founder’s net worth to among the…
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Defence, oil and other names: Analysts look at ways to invest amid Israel-Iran conflict
Recent attacks between Israel and Iran have caused investors to mull over where to place their bets next, especially with defence names…
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Malaysia scores record flows as bond investors favour Asia
Bond investors fleeing the United States are finding a haven in stable and lucrative Asian debt markets, with Malaysia leading the pack as…
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Today's AI Updates: OpenAI Brings Image Creation to WhatsApp As Microsoft Rolls Out Smart AI Agent for Windows PCs
As the race to lead the artificial intelligence boom intensifies, top technology firms are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to…
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China’s rare earth exports slump in May as magnet sales curbed
The data for last month shows the extent to which export controls in place since early April had curbed shipments China’s exports of rare…
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BlackRock launches absolute return hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong
BlackRock has launched an Asia-Pacific-focused hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong, the world’s largest asset…
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JD.com billionaire unveils turnaround plan after five-year slump
JD.com founder Richard Liu vowed to speed up an overseas foray and compete with Meituan in new arenas from food delivery to travel,…
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EDB, US aerospace giant RTX sign MOU to invest, partner in AI and skills development
The deal, which details a 10-year road map to further long-term strategic collaboration, affirms Singapore’s role as a key hub for RTX’s…
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Wilmar to buy over Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from British JV partner for US$70 million
Wilmar International is buying the remaining stake it does not already own in a Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from its…
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China will hike quota for investors buying overseas assets
The move follows a period of relative calm in the value of the yuan against the US dollar, fuelled by growing questions about the…
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China car trade-in subsidy halted in some areas as funds run low
China’s trade-in subsidy to boost sales of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles has been suspended in key cities across at least six…
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China’s central bank says to promote digital yuan, multi-polar currency system
Pan Gongsheng expects several key global currencies to coexist in mutual competition and checks and balances China’s central bank governor…
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Hoi Hup Realty clinches resolution to grant planning consent for London ‘High Holborn’ project
Hoi Hup Realty on Wednesday (Jun 18) secured a resolution to grant planning consent from the City of London Corp for the “High Holborn”…
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SIA flights from Changi Airport to Bali among dozens cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption
At least two dozen flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, including Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport,…
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Wilmar International down 4% after Jakarta’s seizure of 11.8 trillion rupiah from Wilmar Group in graft case
The shares of Wilmar International fell on Wednesday (Jun 18) morning after the Indonesian authorities seized 11.8 trillion rupiah (S$928…
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Singtel’s Optus reaches settlement over alleged sales misconduct, including A$100 million proposed penalty
Optus Mobile has reached a settlement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which filed court proceedings…
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Tinder bets on group dating feature to win back Gen Z
Tired of navigating the online dating landscape alone? Now you can swipe right along with friends. Tinder launched a double-dating feature…
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Waymo expands service area in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Waymo, the autonomous taxi company that’s offered rides in Los Angeles since November, is expanding its service area in the city. Starting…
Culture
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a…
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Catherine Lacey’s Infinite Regress
A Möbius strip, a looped surface with a single continuous side, is often formed by cutting a long, thin piece of paper and joining its…