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World’s 500 richest people surpass US$10 trillion in wealth in 2024
THE world’s 500 richest people got vastly richer in 2024, with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang leading the group of…
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Macau 2024 casino revenues top official estimate but below pre-pandemic levels
BEIJING (Reuters) - Casino revenues in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, soared by nearly a quarter in 2024 but still came in short…
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Chong Siew Ling is new CEO of Kingsmen Creatives
It also names Marianne Soh, the general counsel of the group and the daughter of co-founder Benedict Soh, as a director COMMUNICATIONS and…
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Citigroup, BofA exit global climate-banking alliance
CITIGROUP and Bank of America said they are leaving a global climate-banking group, becoming the latest Wall Street lenders to exit the…
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Keppel delivers higher asset monetisation as it gears up for next phase of its transformation
FUND manager and operator Keppel has delivered higher asset monetisation in 2024 despite the challenging market, said chief executive…
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US: Wall Street ends lower, capping a banner year
WALL Street lost ground on Tuesday (Dec 31) as investors closed the book on a remarkable year for equities, during which the US stock…
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Blockbuster Trade Projection Would Send Marlins $56 Million Ace To Giants
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The San Francisco Giants were rumored to be heavily interested in signing free-agent pitcher Corbin…
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Mets Could Acquire Bounce-Back Left-Handed Starter in Trade Prediction
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The New York Mets need at least one more pitcher to finalize their rotation. President of baseball…
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Shaping the Future of Digital Transformation Through Cloud, Network, and Cybersecurity Innovations
Cloud computing and network infrastructure form the backbone of digital transformation across industries, with the global cloud computing…
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Saudi Group Announces 1 GW of Renewables as Part of $50 Billion China Investment
Saudi Arabia energy major ACWA Power announced it is developing more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects in China. The company in…
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Why underwear color on New Year's Eve is a very big deal for some people
In 2025, it is safe to say most people are hoping for some luck, but could that come from an undergarment? Many on TikTok are arguing it…
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UnitedHealth Group CEO Secretly Assuring Senior Leaders Company Will Hit Smash Financial Records This Year: Report
UnitedHealth Group is projected to hit record-breaking financial performance this year, despite internal turmoil following the murder of…
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Woman horrified as brother reveals name for baby daughter: "Feel sorry"
A woman has urged her brother to reconsider his choice of baby name for his daughter amid concerns over what it could mean for the child…
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Alibaba's supermarket Freshippo records 9 straight months of profit, CEO says
Freshippo, Alibaba Group Holding's grocery chain known as Hema in its home market, was profitable for nine straight months in 2024, the…
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SingPost deliveries in whistle-blower report faced issues like conflict zones: fired CEO, CFO
A “SIGNIFICANT majority” of the shipments involved in Singapore Post’s (SingPost) parcelgate fiasco were linked to known issues like…
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Singapore stocks lower on last trading day of the year; STI up 16.9% in 2024
SINGAPORE stocks fell on thin trading volumes on Tuesday (Jan 31) before investors usher in the New Year. The local benchmark Straits…
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Yankees Favored To Land $427 Million Superstar If Trade Talks Heat Up
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Toronto Blue Jays may not reach a contract extension with their superstar first baseman, Vladimir…
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Singapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at…
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Nvidia closes US$700 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
CHIPMAKER Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai, the startup said on Monday (Dec 30), following antitrust…
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Stocks to watch: Wilmar International, Dasin Retail Trust
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 31): Wilmar International:…
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Big Lots’ new rescue deal at risk following creditor opposition
A NEW proposal to prevent Big Lots from shutting all its stores is at risk following complaints from some creditors that stand to incur…
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Singapore’s stock market may hinge on reforms in 2025, but outlook for some sectors look bright
ANALYSTS expect Singapore stocks to outperform and see significant upside in 2025, but there is a caveat: This is likely to happen only if…
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Red Sox Blockbuster Trade Idea Would Land Boston New $427 Million Superstar
By Aaliyan Mohammed Contributing Sports Writer Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Boston Red Sox could be a contender to trade for…
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Mike Vrabel Eligible to Interview For HC Spot, Agreement With Browns Over
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Mike Vrabel's consulting agreement with the Cleveland Browns ended Monday, according to ESPN's Adam…