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RBNZ set to deliver third half-point rate cut to revive economy
NEW Zealand’s central bank is set to deliver its third big interest-rate cut in a row and signal further reductions this year to rekindle…
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Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports
FAST-FASHION retailer Shein’s executive chairman Donald Tang told investors in a letter on Monday (Feb 17) that “growth remains strong”…
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Stocks to watch: Sri Trang Agro-Industry, Sri Trang Gloves, Oiltek International, Aoxin Q&M
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Feb 18). Sri Trang Agro-Industry: The…
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Japan’s historic rate shift is turbo-charging the credit market
JAPAN’S corporate bond market is booming, as an economic rebound and plans to get ahead of higher interest rates encourage a flurry of…
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BHP sees recovery in steel and copper demand, logs lowest profit in six years
BHP sees signs of economic recovery in China and central bank rate cuts reviving demand for steel and copper but flagged risks to global…
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Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
SOUTHWEST Airlines will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in…
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Renault, Geely deepen partnership with Brazil car sales plan
The latest agreement gives Geely better access to South America’s biggest economy RENAULT and China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group plan to…
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Zair Guette: Colombian X Factor Star Kidnapped, Tortured and Murdered after Leaving Concert in Link to Rafael Vega Massacre
A young singer who shot to fame after his appearance on The X Factor was kidnapped and killed while he was on his way to perform at a…
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FACT CHECK: Did Ashley St. Clair Claim That She Conceived Elon Musk's Baby with IVF and DNA from Other Organisms?
Elon Musk has been in news lately for several reasons, right and wrong. Over the weekend, the Tesla CEO has been alleged to have fathered…
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Elon Musk's DOGE Starts Firing Hundreds of Employees at FAA Weeks after Fatal DC Plane Crash in Major Aviation Shake-up
The Trump administration is firing hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration, cutting off a huge chunk of staff just…
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Sri Trang Gloves back in the black with 556.7 million baht in Q4 net profit
GLOVE maker Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) posted a net profit of 556.7 million baht (S$22.1 million) in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31,…
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Singapore’s financial sector looks to internal hiring, reskilling and flexible structures to fill manpower gaps
AMID high-profile layoffs that have hit some global banks, financial-services firms are still grappling with a shortage of good talent.…
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Oiltek applies to transfer listing to SGX mainboard
The company says the shift could result in better liquidity and improved share performance VEGETABLE and edible oil engineering process…
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Singapore stocks rise on Monday; STI climbs 0.7%
Property developer Hongkong Land is the top gainer on the index, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding fell the most SINGAPORE equities ended…
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Singapore Exchange veterans leave amid stock market revival push
Several veteran staffers of Singapore Exchange are leaving as the bourse tries to revive its flagging equities business, according to…
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Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion: sources
FAST-fashion retailer Shein is under pressure to cut its valuation to about US$30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter,…
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Texas LLC Costs: The Real Price Tag Revealed
Starting a Texas LLC might seem simple, but there are a lot of costs to think about. From the initial filing fees to ongoing maintenance,…
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Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft
US private equity firm Bain Capital said on Monday (Feb 17) it will not launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft, formally ending a takeover…
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Evergrande, HNA units ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong judge
UNITS of two high-profile Chinese companies received Hong Kong court orders to liquidate, the latest in a string of wind-up decisions in…
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MBS gets record S$12 billion loan; DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank coordinating facility
MARINA Bay Sands has obtained a S$12 billion multi-tranche loan to fund a planned expansion of its casino resort in Singapore, according…
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Gold gains as investors eye Trump tariff moves
GOLD prices edged higher on Monday (Feb 17) after falling more than 1 per cent in the previous session as market participants awaited more…
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ComfortDelGro probes fraud allegations related to Australian subsidiaries
AN Australian unit of ComfortDelGro is investigating allegations of wrongful conduct made by several media companies, and it has engaged…
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Australian unit of ComfortDelGro probes media allegations of wrongful conduct
AN AUSTRALIAN unit of ComfortDelGro is investigating allegations of wrongful conduct made by several media companies, and it is…
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SingPost appoints former SGX CFO and former SIA Engineering CEO as new non-executive, independent directors
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) on Monday (Feb 17) announced the appointment of two new non-executive, independent directors, Chng Lay Chew and…