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Couche-Tard sees strong interest in US stores for Seven & I deal
[MONTREAL, TOKYO] Private equity firms are showing strong interest in buying about 2,000 North American convenience stores that could be…
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China floods the world with AI models after DeepSeek’s success
DeepSeek did more than just show the artificial intelligence (AI) industry that you do not have to spend billions to build AI. It fired up…
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FCT’s private placement raises S$220 million to finance Northpoint City deal, repay debt
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) closed its upsized private placement at S$2.09 apiece, raising around S$220 million in gross proceeds with…
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Airlines booking jet repairs years in advance shows supply pain
Airlines are booking in their planes for maintenance years ahead of time in order to secure a slot as supply chain issues crimp the…
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OCBC group chief executive Helen Wong’s pay in FY2024 up 5.8% to S$12.8 million
OCBC group chief executive officer Helen Wong received S$12.8 million in total remuneration for the financial year ended December, up 5.8…
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Calvin Klein’s Penthouse Office and Studio in Chelsea to Hit the Market
Millions might like to live like Calvin Klein with his ultraclean, minimalist aesthetic, and soon they can. The designer is putting his…
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Every Half-Decent Menswear Deal From Amazon's Everything Sale
If you haven’t heard by now, Amazon is having a big ol’ sale. No, it’s not Prime Day, but you’d be forgiven for thinking…
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The Best Candles on Amazon That Our Editors Have Burned for Hours
Allow us to let you in on a little secret: The best candles on Amazon are some of the best candles, period. Yep, right alongside your…
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How to Resolve Co-Founder Conflict & Avoid Startup Failure
Unfortunately, startup failures are all too common. Entrepreneurs who want to enter the startup market face multiple hardships, such as…
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20 Pairs of Slick Sunglasses That Won't Cost You More Than $100
Looking for more of the best cheap sunglasses? Start with our guide to the foremost UV-blocking brands on the planet—and check out our…
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Breitling Taps Austin Butler as Brand Ambassador
Breitling has added Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler to its roster as a brand ambassador and face of its latest Top Time campaign.…
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto venture to launch stablecoin
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto venture will launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, it said in a statement on Tuesday, after…
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How Fabletics’ Data-driven Model Is Reinventing Activewear
Launched in 2013, Fabletics is the largest digitally native activewear brand, with more than $850 million in sales, compounded annual…
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US: Wall St opens slightly higher after Trump-led rally
Wall Street’s main indexes edged up on Tuesday (Mar 25) as investors assessed implications of impending reciprocal tariffs on the heels of…
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Haidilao operator Super Hi back in the red with US$11.6 million loss in Q4
SUPER Hi International, the operator of hot pot restaurant Haidilao, recorded a net loss of US$11.6 million for the fourth quarter ended…
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Giglio.com Feels Luxury Slowdown in 2024, Inches Closer to Breakeven
MILAN – Italy’s Giglio.com was not immune to the slowdown in luxury spending las year. Amid an iffy outlook for luxury players and many of…
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Cold Storage, Giant in Singapore to focus on ‘superior’ customer service, elevated offerings: buyer Macrovalue
As the acquirer reaps economies of scale from larger import volumes, consumers can expect cheaper prices and a wider range of products in…
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E-commerce drives China’s green packaging growth
The push for sustainable packaging has been gaining momentum globally, with China emerging as a significant player in this trend. The…
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Nanofilm takes out 50 million yuan loan to fund Chinese subsidiary
Nanofilm Vacuum Coating (Shanghai), a wholly owned subsidiary of mainboard-listed Nanofilm Technologies, has obtained a 50 million yuan…
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Size and sponsor matter for investors in new S-Reit listings, say observers
One analyst notes that many are wary of locally listed Reits with foreign assets, due to higher cost of capital and potential market…
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Proton launches its new e.MAS 7 BEV in Nepal
Malaysian national car company Proton announced it has entered the Nepalese battery electric vehicle (BEV) market with the launch of its…
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BlackRock debuts Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe
The European instrument is BlackRock’s first foray into crypto-linked ETPs outside of North America BlackRock, the world’s largest asset…
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Chocolate Finance takes a S$500 million hit in ‘bank run’; looking to return to business as usual
CEO sees the orderly manner in which platform handled the deluge of withdrawals as a success Around S$500 million in net withdrawals were…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ib Kamara Parts Ways With Dazed
LONDON — Fashion stylist Ib Kamara will step down at Dazed as editor in chief after a four-year tenure, WWD has learned. His final issue…