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Apple plans Texas factory for AI servers, 20,000 research jobs
APPLE on Monday (Feb 24) said it plans to help bring online a quarter-million-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026 to build artificial…
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Apple plans US$500 billion in US investment, 20,000 research jobs in next four years
APPLE said on Monday (Feb 24) it would spend US$500 billion in US investments in the next four years that will include a giant factory in…
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Singapore shares slide on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286 as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities…
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DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sees job cuts of 4,000 temp staff as AI replaces roles
DBS Group Holdings plans to cut about 4,000 of its contract and temporary staff workforce over the next three years as artificial…
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SGX shares climb more than 5% after MAS review group unveils plans to boost stock market
Initiatives include a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme to strengthen the fund management ecosystem Shares of the Singapore…
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From tech to financial services: Layoffs and job cuts in 2025
RETRENCHMENTS and unemployment have been widespread in the first two months of 2025, with job cuts announced across various industries.…
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PBOC’s policy flip-flop sows confusion over timing of rate cuts
AT A rare press briefing back in September, China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng unveiled a stimulus blitz that spurred optimism for…
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Gold steady near record highs amid tariff concerns, inflation data awaited
GOLD prices steadied near an all-time high on Monday (Feb 24), supported by concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, while…
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Indonesia launches Danantara investment fund, channelling US$20 billion into 20 strategic projects
Indonesia has officially launched the Danantara investment fund on Monday (Feb 24), a high-stakes, multibillion-dollar initiative designed…
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Franchise Dreams: 7 Steps to Clone Your Success
Thinking about franchising your business? It’s a big leap, but it could be the perfect way to grow your brand and reach new markets.…
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WiseTech board quits as founder Richard White wins power struggle
WISETECH Global’s founder and largest shareholder Richard White appears to have triumphed in a high-level power dispute after almost every…
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Stocks to watch: Olam, Raffles Medical, Sats, UOB, CapitaLand India Trust, Venture
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 24): Olam: The group on Monday…
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Gold market ructions drive Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in…
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Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale: report
Bain is believed to have offered a valuation of more than 700 billion yen for York Holdings JAPAN’S Seven & i Holdings, operator of the…
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Nasdaq soars to new heights: What investors should know
ON FEB 19, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 achieved record highs, climbing by 0.2 per cent and 0.1 per cent, respectively. Their upward…
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Can MAS Review Group’s S$5 Billion Boost Revive the SGX?
An effective overhaul of the ecosystem could depend on the full set of measures, due to be released by August THE full update on the…
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Chinese Student Loses S$921 Camera After Asking Stranger to Click her Photo at Singapore's Fort Canning
A 21-year-old solo traveler lost her S$921 camera after asking a stranger to assist her in taking a picture at Fort Canning. The Chinese…
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Manchester City vs Liverpool Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Manchester City will host Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday, aiming to disrupt the visitors' title ambitions while strengthening their own…
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Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…
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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest: Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they meet at St. James' Park on Sunday. Gameweek…
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Shein’s annual profit down by more than a third: report
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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India vs Pakistan Live Streaming: How to Watch the Ind vs Pak ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match in the US, UK and India
Touted as a high-profile clash but largely one-sided on the field, India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy in…