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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…
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Applied Materials falls as export controls weigh on outlook
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, fell after issuing a lukewarm revenue forecast for the current…
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Bank of Japan nearing end of bank stock sales shifts focus to ETF assets
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) is on course to finish offloading millions of US dollars of stocks that it bought from beleaguered banks during…
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Westpac posts higher quarterly profit as loan volumes grow, late repayments decline
AUSTRALIA’S Westpac posted a rise in its first-quarter net profit on Monday as deposits and loan volumes grew, and said a widely awaited…
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STI’s new high: A narrow group of companies unlocking value, lifting profitability has driven the run
GIC shouldn’t allocate funds to ‘pump-prime’ the market; another vehicle should be formed to seize the economic benefits of a more vibrant…
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Tax incentives proposed by MAS review group not a ‘silver bullet’, say experts
TAX deductions and lower corporate tax rates may be among the incentives that the MAS equities market review groupconsiders as part of…
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Paul George Slammed by Fans for Sharing X-Rated Photos With Wife During Vacation after Horror Show in Last 76ers NBA Game
Paul George appears to be fully enjoying his NBA break during All-Star weekend, given the raunchy photos shared by his wife, Daniela, on…
Culture
How Did Kim Sae-ron Die? South Korean Actress Who Starred in the Hit K-Drama 'Bloodhounds' Found Dead in Her Home Aged 24
A popular South Korean actress, who went into hiding after being involved in a drunk driving accident, was found dead at her home on…
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' America Would Go Bankrupt" Elon Musk's DOGE Cancels $750Mn Foreign Aid Including $21Mn Intended for Voter Turnout in India'
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has scrapped over $750 million in foreign aid. Among the…
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Liverpool vs Wolves Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Liverpool will face Wolves at home in the Premier League this weekend, aiming to return to winning form after going two games without a…
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Ashley St. Clair: MAGA Influencer Who Claims She Gave Birth to Elon Musk's 13th Child Reveals How Affair and Pregnancy Were Kept a Secret
MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair, who revealed on Friday that she had secretly given birth to Elon Musk's 13th child, has now shared more…
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Broadcom, TSMC eye possible Intel deals to split storied chipmaker, WSJ reports
Intel’s rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and Broadcom are each eyeing potential deals that would break the US…
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Aviva’s India arm hit with US$7.5m fine for fake invoice scheme
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay US$7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an…
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Nicol Suarez: Trans Migrant Wanted by ICE Arrested for Raping 14-Year-Old Boy Inside NYC Park Bathroom
A trans migrant who was wanted by ICE was arrested after allegedly stalking and raping a 14-year-old boy in New York City last week. Nicol…