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CEOs wary of a jittery US consumer as global tensions intensify
Executives now face the tough task of laying out the companies’ outlook for the year ahead As the US earnings season gathers momentum,…
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After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’
Higher levies come on top of an increase in the minimum wage, national insurance contributions – a payroll tax – rental and energy costs,…
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Jardine Matheson buys back shares; Soon Hock’s Tan Yeow Khoon builds stake
Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks from Jan 16 to 22, with net institutional inflow of S$1.7 million For the five trading…
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Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy
The complaint cites ‘whistleblowers’ as having helped bring this information to light, though it doesn’t explain who they are…
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Japan PM vows to act against speculative market moves after yen spike
Speculation has mounted that Japanese authorities may be preparing to enter foreign-exchange markets in a bid to halt the yen’s slide NESE…
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Singapore doubles down on AI with S$1b R&D push amid US-China dominance
Authorities will partner industry players such as Changi Airport Group and Sembcorp to build core AI engineering capabilities The…
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Singapore doubles down on AI with S$1 billion R&D push amid US, China dominance
Authorities will partner industry players such as Changi Airport Group and Sembcorp to build core AI engineering capabilities The…
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Mr. Market’s Take on American Art: The Oracle Speaks During Americana Week in New York Auctions | National Review
Auctions and the Winter Show at the Armory hint at the strength of the market for old American art. Source link
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Vietnam's Durian Exports to China Jump US$500M as Country Gains Ground on Regional Rivals
Vietnam's durian exports to China surged by about US$500 million last year, underscoring the country's growing competitiveness in the…
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How Did Kristen Pierce-Sherrod Die? CEO of Iconic Fast Food Chain Harold's Chicken Dies Suddenly and Mysteriously Aged 55
The CEO of Harold's Chicken has died under mysterious circumstances at the age of 55, her family confirmed in a statement. Kristen…
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SGX board lot sizes: A win for retail investors?
The exchange says that the lower minimum investment size for higher-priced securities would potentially broaden investor participation…
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China deepens probe into Meta’s landmark US$2 billion buyout of Singapore-based Manus
ING is deepening an investigation into Meta Platforms’ US$2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup…
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Undercover Miss Hong First Impression: Episodes 1 and 2 Recap, Reviews, and Reactions
Undercover Miss Hong, the new tvN workplace comedy drama, premiered on Saturday (January 17) at 9:10 pm KST. The mini-series introduced…
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Christopher Aleo returns to Davos as finance weighs growth, sustainability and emerging markets
As global policymakers and business leaders gather once again in the Swiss Alps for the annual World Economic Forum, Christopher Aleo,…
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Can AI-Powered Security Prevent 34.2 Billion in Banking Fraud?
The numbers tell a scary story. Cybercriminals attack banking systems every 39 seconds, and they're getting smarter every day. Last year…
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TikTok’s new CEO brings Hollywood connections, ByteDance loyalty
OK picked an insider to lead its newly created US business, choosing an executive with deep ties to the entertainment world and history…
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BlackRock cuts value of private debt fund by 19%, waives fee
A BLACKROCK private debt fund expects to mark down the net value of its assets 19 per cent after a string of troubled loans weighed on…
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European stocks end a five-week winning streak after Greenland turmoil
PEAN shares finished lower on Friday (Jan 23) and logged weekly losses as investors exercised caution and assessed any potential trade…
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US stocks: Dow ends lower, with S&P flat, as Intel's outlook weighs on risk appetite
Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled to a lower close on Friday (Jan 23), while the S&P 500 ended largely unchanged, as investors’ risk…
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Autodesk to cut 1,000 workers as the tech company bets on AI
Software company Autodesk is slashing roughly 1,000 roles, representing a 7% cut of its global workforce. The San Francisco company, which…
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You're allowed to keep scrolling. TikTok has finalized its U.S. joint venture
TikTok, the hugely popular social video platform, is officially here to stay. After years of questions about TikTok’s future in America,…
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US stocks open lower as Intel weighs
stocks opened mostly lower on Friday (Jan 23), putting the main indexes on track for a second consecutive weekly drop, as Intel tumbled on…
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MPA investigating the sinking of Singapore-flagged ship in South China Sea that left 2 dead
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is investigating the sinking of bulk carrier Devon Bay in the South China Sea on Friday…
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Testify To Ambition And Touch The Sky
I’ve built companies through messy markets and wild swings. That grind taught me something simple: attitude sets the ceiling. If you want…