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Gold stays near record high on Middle East risks, softer US dollar
GOLD prices were steady near record highs on Wednesday (Sep 25), as a weaker US dollar and an escalated conflict in the Middle East lifted…
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21 Singapore companies on inaugural list of Asean’s 30 top tech start-ups
SINGAPORE-BASED companies have made a strong showing in an inaugural list of Asean’s 30 top tech start-ups, accounting for 21 of them. The…
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ADB says AI investments to drive developing Asia growth
SURGING global investments in artificial intelligence and easing inflation give developing Asia a launch pad for sustained economic growth…
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Microsoft to spend US$1.3 billion in Mexico on cloud, AI tech
TECH giant Microsoft will invest US$1.3 billion over the next three years to build up its infrastructure in Mexico for cloud computing and…
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RBC bankers fear layoffs as pledge to keep HSBC staff nears end: sources
SOME Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) employees who joined when the bank acquired HSBC Canada worry they could lose their jobs when RBC’s…
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Opec boosts long-term oil demand outlook, driven by developing world growth
OPEC raised its forecasts for world oil demand for the medium and long term in an annual outlook, citing growth led by India, Africa and…
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US: Stocks end at records despite tepid consumer data
THE Dow and S&P 500 edged to fresh records on Tuesday as investors shrugged off lackluster consumer data while welcoming aggressive…
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Powering the future with green bonds
AS THE world confronts the urgent challenge of climate change, the financial sector has become a key player in steering the global shift…
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Offeror says Silverlake Axis privatisation bid is final with no price increase
E2I says its offer is an opportunity for shareholders who may find it difficult to exit due to low trading liquidity THE voluntary…
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TikTok to shut down its music streaming business in November
TIKTOK plans to discontinue its music service in November, ending a years-long experiment to compete with Spotify Technology and Apple.…
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UBS CEO says Asia business still key amid ‘less linear’ growth
UBS Group is reiterating its commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and particularly to China, as the bank still sees it as a key driver…
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Toyota raises buyback to 1.2 trillion yen, citing share levels
TOYOTA Motor bumped up the size of its share buyback to 1.2 trillion yen (S$11 billion) as the world’s largest carmaker enjoys strong…
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TotalEnergies seals LNG supply deal with South Korea's Hyundai Chemical
The fuel will go to one of Hyundai Chemical’s industrial sites in South Korea, and will be indexed to Brent crude prices, as well as the…
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Most Gen Zs and millennials aim to retire early: survey
YOUNGER Singaporeans aim to retire early, with nearly three-quarters of millennials and Gen Zs aiming to stop working before they turn 60,…
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California's digital driver's licenses now work with Apple Wallet
Californians can now securely add their digital driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch, the…
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Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
Major social media platforms and video streaming services that gather a “staggering” amount of data from their users have failed to…
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A computer on your face? Snap and others still trying to make augmented reality glasses a reality
In its relentless search for ways to weave digital products into people’s lives, Big Tech has achieved some big wins. Smart phones are…
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In 'liberal' San Francisco, the sole progressive vying for mayor is an underdog
SAN FRANCISCO — After 17 years wielding power and influence on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin is facing a rather…
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Google to invest in satellites and AI to better detect wildfires
Amid an outbreak of recent wildfires in California, Google announced a commitment to spend $13 million to improve satellite imaging to…
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'A stab in the back.' How Elon Musk's decision to move X from San Francisco is stirring mixed emotions
SAN FRANCISCO — When Elon Musk took over Twitter in 2022, it marked a new era for the struggling San Francisco company. As the deal neared…
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Apple touts latest AI tools as it unveils iPhone 16
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple on Monday unveiled its newest generation of iPhones, with the usual improvements to their cameras and computing…
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A new book chronicles the battle over AI, but fails to question whether AI is worth battling over
Book Reviews Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World By Parmy Olson St. Martin’s Press” 336 pages, $30 If you buy…
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Online fraudster on the loose after bilking investors out of millions with fake inventions, websites
Online, the deeds and ingenuity of Dennis Fountaine had no bounds. One website listed the 67-year-old as a “technologist and…
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This is what's missing in our sex lives in 2024, according to Esther Perel
Esther Perel’s trajectory from private practice psychotherapist to internationally renowned relationship expert is deeply entwined with…