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DBS’ new CEO Tan open to ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions
DBS Group’s incoming CEO Tan Su Shan is open to “bolt-on” acquisitions, and will focus on boosting the Singaporean lender’s high-return…
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China’s Xiaomi to raise up to US$5.27 billion from share sale
The money raised is earmarked for business expansion, investment in research and technology development and general corporate purposes…
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Malaysia central bank sees significant growth hurdles ahead
Malaysia’s central bank said growth risks loom large in its monetary policy considerations, as brewing global trade disputes and…
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BOJ to raise rates if price outlooks to be achieved, deputy governor says
The Bank of Japan would continue raising interest rates if the central bank’s outlooks on the economy and prices are likely to be…
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From Caregiver to Changemaker: Kristin Tomasello's Mission to Empower Special Needs Communities and Promote Healthier Living
In today’s fast-paced business world, where profits often take precedence over purpose, Kristin Tomasello stands as a refreshing anomaly.…
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Nvidia investors look to CEO keynote to keep rebound going
Nvidia shareholders are hoping that a keynote speech from chief executive Jensen Huang can deliver enough optimism to help sustain the…
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Business Equipment: Asset or Liability?
Understanding the nature of your equipment is key to managing your finances when running a business. Equipment plays a vital role in…
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S-Reits surge as banks decline; see beginnings of a rebound
Trade tensions in global markets were evident in the performance of global banks in recent weeks. The Singapore trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB…
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Are Nigerians abroad widening the class divide back home?
Scenes playing out in Nigeria during holiday periods could be in a movie: emotional reunions at airport terminals, champagne flowing like…
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Career Coaches: Worth the Money?
Are you considering hiring a career coach but unsure if it’s worth the expense? You’re not alone. Many people hesitate to invest in…
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Volkswagen's Fight for Relevance in China: Can 11 New Models Turn the Tide?
Can VW regain its rank? Volkswagen, once the dominant foreign automaker in China, is struggling to keep pace in the country’s rapidly…
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Skims Acquires SKKN By Kim From Kim Kardashian and Coty
After months of speculation, Kim Kardashian and Coty are parting ways. Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and apparel company, has acquired…
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Musk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid protests
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told employees to hold on to their stock and stay optimistic amid a series of blows to his company’s…
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Former L’Oréal Executive Nathalie Gerschtein Appointed CEO U.S.A and President North America at Consumer Health Company Haleon
Changes are afoot at Haleon. Following her departure from L’Oréal as president of the consumer products division for North America,…
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Lucchese, Parker McCollum Partner on Second Collection
As a Texas native, it was always a goal for country singer Parker McCollum to perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, one of the…
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Richard Mille and Ferrari Just Dropped a Pair of Million-Dollar Watches
In case you’ve ever spent time trying to decipher what the numbers in Richard Mille watches correlate to—RM 52-01, RM 30-01, RM 88—I have…
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Did Playboi Carti Finally Drop 'Music' Because He’d Already Sold the Merch?
To the delight of hip-hop fans (and the chagrin of middle-school teachers) everywhere, the wildly popular Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti…
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UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s 2024 pay down 5.5% at S$15 million despite record net profit
UOB chief executive officer Wee Ee Cheong’s annual salary for 2024 dipped, despite the bank reporting a record net profit for the full…
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Optera CEO on Overcoming Sustainability Challenges in Retail: Strategies for Supply Chain Decarbonization
As climate goals become more urgent and regulatory pressures intensify, retailers are at a pivotal moment in their sustainability…
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Majority of Chocolate Finance withdrawals have been paid out
As at Friday (Mar 21), all redemption requests that Chocolate Finance received between Mar 10 and the 1 pm cut-off on Mar 18 have been…
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Musk urges Tesla employees to hold stock despite 50% drop in 3 months
Elon Musk sought to reassure Tesla employees during what he referred to “a little bit of stormy weather,” after the carmaker’s shares…
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OpenAI takes its pitch to Hollywood creatives after launching controversial video tool
Just months after OpenAI launched its controversial text-to-video artificial intelligence tool Sora for the general paying public, the…
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Meituan’s revenue jumps 20% in a boost for global expansion
Meituan’s quarterly revenue climbed 20 per cent, suggesting the Chinese meal delivery leader is successfully fending off new domestic…
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Alanui’s Cofounders Buy Back Stake in the Brand From New Guards Group
MILAN— Changes are ahead for another brand in New Guards Group’s stable. After Bluestar Alliance’s acquisitions of Off-White and Palm…