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Oil dives 7% to lowest in over three years on China’s tariffs
Oil prices plunged 7 per cent on Friday (Apr 4) to settle at their lowest in over three years as China ramped up tariffs on US goods,…
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Europe: Shares confirm correction in worst day since 2020 after China’s tariff response
European shares slumped on Friday (Apr 4), with the benchmark Stoxx 600 and Germany’s DAX confirming correction territory, as China’s…
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Chinese Woman Who Was Arrested by ICE at US-Mexico Border for Overstaying Her Visa Commits Suicide in Custody
A 52-year-old Chinese woman, who was being held by U.S. immigration authorities, committed suicide after being detained at the U.S.-Mexico…
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Myanmar's Earthqauke: 500-Km Surface Rupture Stuns Scientists, Over 3,000 Dead in Catastrophic Disaster
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar last Friday, leaving widespread destruction and a rising death toll surpassing 3,000.…
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Karmelo Anthony: Three Chilling Words Teen Told Cops after Killing Texas Football Star Austin Metcalf Who Died in His Twin Brother's Arms
The teenager charged with the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf — who died in the arms of his twin brother during a high school track meet…
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‘Worst-case scenario’ for tech wipes US$1.4 trillion from Nasdaq
There’s virtually nowhere to hide for many US technology companies under President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime, the harshest in a…
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‘It was an amazing act’: Finian Tan of alleged nickel trading scammer Ng Yu Zhi’s charade
Ng Yu Zhi spoke the traders’ lingo, was always checking nickel prices and, at one point, monitored the hurricane situation in Australia to…
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Japan could lose US$17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency
The tariffs cover more than US$460 billion worth of US imports of vehicles and auto parts annually Japan could lose US$17 billion in car…
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Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast
It is not clear when fuel supplies would resume and some shipments of tin could be impacted Malaysia Smelting Corp (MSC), one of the…
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Who Is Lt. Col. Adam Harmon? Decorated Officer Led a Shocking Gay Double Life with Explicit Online Videos!
A high-ranking Army Reserve officer has been exposed for leading a double life, sharing explicit content online while serving in uniform.…
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Man, 32, Arrested for Motorcycle Theft Within One Hour in Singapore
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, April 3, for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motorcycle. The Singapore Police…
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Contractor Agreements: Free Template Could Save You Thousands
Contractor agreements are essential for anyone hiring freelance workers or independent contractors. These documents help clarify…
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Junk bonds suffer worst rout since 2020 with US hit hardest
US junk corporate bonds led the biggest slump in global high-yield debt since 2020 as the steepest American tariffs in a century triggered…
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Asian Police Forces Arrest Over 400 Suspects, Including 21 in Singapore, in Joint Operation Targeting Online Child Abuse
Twenty-one men were arrested in Singapore for sexual offences, sexual assault and the distribution of materials that show child sexual…
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Singapore shares dive a day after US unleashes tariff tsunami; STI down 3%
Across the broader market, decliners trump gainers 378 to 105, with 1.4 billion securities worth nearly S$2.9 billion changing hands All…
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HSA Raids Home of 24-Year-Old Woman Captured Vaping on Singapore MRT Train
A 24-year-old woman captured on camera vaping on an MRT train has had her home raided after she was identified by the Health Sciences…
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TikTok must find non-Chinese owner by Saturday to avert US ban
TikTok on Friday (Apr 4) was hours from a deadline to find a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. The hugely popular…
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Blind Spot: Johns Hopkins Surgeon's New Book Reveals Billions Wasted on Unnecessary Surgeries, Medical Errors
A new book by Marty Makary, a surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, focusing on rising concerns over medical overtreatment and inefficiencies…
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Morgan Stanley raising about US$680 million for Japan real estate fund: sources
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen (S$910.8 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the…
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AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China
Marketing platform AppLovin said on Thursday it has submitted a bid for TikTok assets outside of China, ahead of the April 5 deadline set…
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Singapore’s STI drops 2.6%; Asia markets extend declines on Trump tariff troubles
Singapore equities began Friday (Apr 4) in negative territory, following the slump in all three major Wall Street indices and European…
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Far East Orchard acquires Manchester purpose-built student accommodation site for £10.9 million
announced on Wednesday (Apr 3) that it will be acquiring a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) site in Manchester, for £10.9…
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Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, BYD
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 4). Far East Orchard: The…
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ExxonMobil signals higher oil, gas prices will help boost Q1 profit
EXXONMOBIL signalled on Thursday that higher crude oil and natural gas prices as well as stronger oil refining margins will help lift its…