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GlobalFoundries, Taiwanese chipmaker UMC consider merger: sources
TAIWAN’S major chipmaker United Microelectronics and US-based GlobalFoundries are looking into the possibility of a merger, two sources…
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Musk’s XAI deal offers unexpected win for X investors
Elon Musk just acquired the social network formerly known as Twitter for the second time in three years. Musk, the world’s richest person,…
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US: Stocks mixed as traders shake off tariff uncertainty
US stocks shook off some early gloom about Donald Trump’s imminent tariff announcement to close mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 bouncing…
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Tag Heuer’s New Campaign Is About a Winning Mentality
GENEVA — Snagging the top gong or the first step of the podium isn’t just about skill or dedication. It’s about being “Designed to Win,”…
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Officers Accused Of Stealing $21 Million In Crypto While Investigating A Corruption Case
Senior officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have been accused of pilfering approximately $21 million in cryptocurrency while…
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PVH Tops Q4 Estimates, Looks to Bad Bunny for a Boost
Stefan Larsson exceeded his mark for the fourth quarter at PVH Corp. — with sales and profits that topped expectations and were warmly…
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DBS, UOB, OCBC chiefs’ salary packages still lag global peers
The trio of local banks on the STI are smaller in terms of revenue, but appear to be making their money work harder Piyush Gupta, who on…
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Consumer Behaviors Emerge as Anxiety Rises Over Fear of Unexpected Expenses
In its latest research report, Splitit teamed up with Pymnts for a survey of more than 7,000 U.S. consumers to gauge stress levels amid…
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Patrick Ta Shares Why His New Body Care Line Will Be the Next Internet-breaking Release That Delivers an ‘Instant Gorgeous Glow’
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More funds and products expected, as market awaits details about Singapore’s S$5 billion equities push
Analysts see MAS’ initiative as positive step, but add that factors such as investor protection and governance, proper understanding of…
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US: Wall Street opens sharply lower on tariff worries
US stock indexes opened sharply lower on Monday (Mar 31) as investors shied away from risky assets on mounting concerns that the Trump…
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Aimee Song Shares Exclusive Tips for Great Lighting, Timeless Decor, and Creating an Inviting Home With Her New Lulu and Georgia Collaboration
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China ‘delays conclusion of Cognac probe’
China has reportedly postponed concluding its anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy products. According to reports from news outlets…
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Primark CEO Paul Marchant Resigns Following Company Investigation
LONDON – Paul Marchant, the longtime chief executive of clothing giant Primark, has resigned with immediate effect following a company…
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ECB’s Lagarde says keeping inflation in check is a ‘constant battle’
President Christine Lagarde said that the European Central Bank can’t relent on inflation, with the US administration’s trade policy…
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Japan's Nikkei closes near 8-month low on US tariff jitters
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed near an eight-month low on Monday (Mar 31), following sharp losses on Wall Street in the previous…
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China to recapitalise 4 big banks with 500b yuan
China’s Finance ministry will inject 500 billion yuan (S$92 billion) into four of the nation’s largest state banks via share placements,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Heritage Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen Gears for Relaunch
PARIS — When you’re a 253-year-old “watchmaker of kings,” you can afford to take your time. That’s the approach for the new chapter…
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EXCLUSIVE: The Vitamin Shoppe Is Launching a Supplement Line to Support GLP-1 Users
The Vitamin Shoppe‘s Whole Health Rx is expanding its support for GLP-1 users. After launching its telehealth platform Whole Health Rx,…
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Stocks slide; bonds, gold buoyed as tariffs stoke recession fears
Major global share markets fell sharply on Monday (Mar 31) and gold surged to another new record after US President Donald Trump said…
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Temasek, GIC are said to buy Novotech stake in deal with TPG
Temasek and GIC will acquire a significant stake in Novotech to fuel growth and accelerate acquisitions for the clinical research and…
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Chinese stocks power ahead of emerging peers amid AI frenzy
Gains in Chinese stocks have typically filtered through to bolster their emerging-market counterparts – not this time. Mainland equities…
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BOC Aviation buys 120 single-aisle jets from Airbus, Boeing
Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation will buy 120 Airbus and Boeing single-aisle jets, in its single-largest aircraft purchase, as it bolsters its…
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Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners makes Europe foray with Swiss pharma merger
Asset manager 65 Equity Partners is backing Swiss pharmaceutical ingredient maker Healthcare Advanced Synthesis’ (HAS) acquisition of…