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Eating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs,…
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Haidilao operator Super Hi swings to US$11.9 million Q1 profit on forex gains, delivery growth
Super Hi International, the operator of Haidilao’s international business, posted a net profit of US$11.9 million for the first quarter…
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AI bets that fuelled Big Tech’s surge now threaten rich profits
Some investors are questioning the amount of cash Big Tech is throwing at artificial intelligence, fuelling concerns for profit margins…
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‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by same-day layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
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‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
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AirAsia’s 100-jet Paris order pits Airbus A220 against Embraer
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is poised to order about 100 regional jets at the Paris Air Show next week, with the Malaysian airline still…
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Singaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years' Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the…
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SMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media…
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Singapore: 46-Year-Old Man Arrested for Online Sale of Counterfeit Goods Worth S$141K
A 46-year-old man was arrested on for his suspected involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods. In a press release, the Singapore…
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2 Women Arrested in Singapore for Loanshark Harassment Activities
Two women, aged 20 and 24, were arrested on Tuesday, June 10, for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. The…
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India's central bank to use cash reserve ratio as active liquidity tool
India’s central bank plans to use the cash reserve ratio (CRR) more frequently to manage liquidity and aid policy transmission, rather…
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Singapore shares buck regional trend to close lower; STI falls 0.4%
Local stocks fell for the second straight day on Wednesday (Jun 11), bucking the gains in most Asian markets as investors are concerned…
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Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
The latest flagship launch demonstrates the Chinese tech giant’s continued efforts to reclaim the top spot in its home market despite…
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Asian Markets Edge Higher as Trade Talks Show Progress, Inflation Data in Focus
Asian markets edged up cautiously on Wednesday as investors were kept in check by some muted moves on the trade front. The latest meetings…
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San Antonio Woman Arrested for Drugging, Then Raping a 16-Year-Old Boy Saying She 'Wanted to Do This for a Long Time'
A woman has been arrested after police say she gave a 16-year-old boy drugs and had sex with him. On May 16 around 4 p.m., the San Antonio…
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Where Is Travis Decker? Police Likely Spotted 'Killer Dad' after Tip Off from Hikers as Search Intensifies
Authorities say they may have spotted Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, near a…
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Hiker Dies After Bear Attacks Him, Pushes Him Off Edge of Cliff in Greece
A veteran hiker has died after it was attacked by a bear and pushed into a 2,600-foot ravine in northeastern Greece, according to local…
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Female Cincinnati School Counselor Who Had Sexual Intercourse with Her 17-Year-Old Student in Her Office, Sentenced
A St. Xavier High School staffer who groomed multiple students and admitted to having sex with a 17-year-old student, has been sentenced…
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New York Father Allegedly Threw Missing 2-Year-Old in Bronx River During Custodial Visit
New York authorities are searching a river on Monday for a missing two-year-old boy who they believe was tossed by his father during a…
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Centurion shares hit all-time high on submission to list Reit on SGX
This is the highest price its shares have risen to since they started trading in 1995 Shares of Centurion rose on Wednesday (Jun 11)…
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Los Angeles Put on Lockdown as Woke Mayor Karen Bass Imposes Curfew on Downtown after Anti-ICE Protesters Wreak Havoc
Los Angeles was put on lockdown after Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency, bowing to pressure as chaos escalated. "We reached a…
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Chinese automakers pledge to make payments to suppliers within 60 days
Most Chinese automakers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to regulatory pressure that followed a…