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Bank of Japan to hold rate steady with likely upgrade to price view
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady and boost its inflation outlook on Thursday (Jul 31), as…
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YouTube plans to use AI to detect if US viewers are under 18
Alphabet’s YouTube will soon begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to determine whether viewers in the US are under the age of 18,…
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P&G estimates US$1 billion tariff hit, plans some US price hikes
Procter & Gamble executives projected a US$1 billion hit from US tariffs over the next year on Tuesday as the consumer products giant said…
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South-east Asia’s IPO rebound offers beleaguered private equity market a sliver of hope
Private equity (PE) players have seen the lack of exit opportunities in the first half of 2025 contribute to a decline in private…
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Gucci owner Kering posts 46% profit slump before new CEO arrives
French luxury group Kering reported on Tuesday a 46 per cent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its…
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Europe: Stocks close up; Novo Nordisk logs its biggest daily drop on record
EUROPEAN stocks closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by financials and defence stocks, though Danish stocks logged their biggest one-day drop…
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US: Stocks retreat ahead of Fed decision, big tech earnings
Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday as markets digested major merger announcements and monitored US-China trade talks ahead of big…
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Curve New York Returns to Javits Center With Global Brands, Exclusive Events and Industry Panels
Curve New York will return to the Javits Center River Pavilion from Aug. 3 to 5 with a slate of international intimate apparel, swim,…
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Palmer Luckey's Anduril leads second quarter surge for venture capital in greater L.A.
Venture capital investments in the Greater Los Angeles region more than doubled to $5.8 billion in the second quarter, compared to a year…
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mm2’s Cathay receives more legal letters on outstanding rent
Cathay Cineplexes has received additional letters concerning outstanding rent, its parent company announced in bourse filings on Tuesday…
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mm2’s Cathay cinema ropes in restructuring specialist as more payment demands pile up
Cathay Cineplexes has received additional letters concerning outstanding rent, its parent company mm2 Asia announced in bourse filings on…
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Acquisitions: The Secret to Exponential Growth
Over the past few years, I’ve led Hawk Media through the acquisition of more than 20 companies—other agencies with amazing talent. This…
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Samudera Shipping H1 profit doubles to US$41.8 million
Samudera Shipping reported a 100.4 per cent increase in net profit to US$41.8 million for its first half ended Jun 30, from US$20.9…
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HPL says no certainties in ongoing discussions to redevelop Forum The Shopping Mall, voco Orchard Singapore
Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) has clarified that it is still in discussions with parties over the redevelopment of Forum The Shopping…
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Starhill Global Reit H2 NPI flat at S$74.5 million
The manager of (real estate investment trust) posted a net property income (NPI) of S$74.5 million for the second half ended Jun 30, 2025,…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open at record highs with earnings, Fed meeting in focus
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened at fresh record highs on Tuesday (Jul 29), as investors assessed a slew of earnings reports from major US…
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First Reit H1 reports lower 2025 DPU of S$0.0113 on FX depreciation and enlarged unit base
Rental and other income for H1 2025 falls 2.9 per cent to S$50.5 million from S$52 million in H1 2024 The manager of First Reit reported a…
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First Reit reports lower H1 DPU of S$0.0113 on FX depreciation, enlarged unit base
Rental and other income for H1 2025 falls 2.9% to S$50.5 million from S$52 million The manager of First Reit reported a 5.2 per cent fall…
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Boeing posts smaller loss as jet deliveries rise
Boeing reported a smaller second-quarter loss on Tuesday (Jul 29) as the US planemaker ramped up jet production and deliveries, recovering…
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Ermenegildo Zegna Group Inks Agreement to Sell Stake to Temasek
MILAN – Capitalizing on the momentum of its brands, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group is welcoming a new partner. Zegna has inked an agreement…
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UOI H1 profit falls 39.1% to S$8.6 million, declares lower dividend of S$0.07 per share
United Overseas Insurance (UOI), the general insurance arm of UOB, posted a 39.1 per cent decline in its net profit for the first half of…
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Microsoft’s access to OpenAI tech is focus of contract talks
Microsoft is in advanced talks to land a deal that could give it ongoing access to critical OpenAI technology, an agreement that would…
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Temasek to buy a 5% stake in Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna
Temasek has signed a share-purchase agreement with Ermenegildo Zegna to purchase a 5 per cent stake in the Italian luxury group at US$8.9…
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Temasek to buy 5% stake in Ermenegildo Zegna
Temasek has signed a share-purchase agreement with Ermenegildo Zegna to purchase a 5 per cent stake in the Italian luxury group at US$8.90…