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Italy’s UniCredit offers to buy Banco BPM for 10.1 billion euro
ITALIAN lender UniCredit said on Monday (Nov 25) it had offered to buy rival Banco BPM in a roughly 10.1 billion euro (S$14.2 billion)…
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Unlocking green hydrogen fuel supply chains
Countries across the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions have great potential in the emerging hydrogen economy. However, as well as…
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BYD’s hybrid pickup targets Australia’s love of fuel-guzzlers
ONE of the world’s safest havens for fuel-guzzling pickups, Australia, is set for its biggest shakeup in years with the arrival of new…
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CLI to rebalance portfolio, grow India and South-east Asia businesses
CAPITALAND Investment (CLI) will rebalance its portfolio to grow its India and South-east Asia business and optimise its China holdings,…
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STI rises, tracking Asia gains as RHB upgrades Singapore banking stocks
SINGAPORE stocks traded higher on Monday (Nov 25) as they followed other markets in the region in making gains. As at noon, the Straits…
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STI falls despite Asia gains and RHB upgrading Singapore banking stocks
SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Monday (Nov 25), even as most regional markets ended in positive territory. The benchmark Straits Times…
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AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
THE global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) has turned an obscure 139-year-old Japanese company into a stock-market star. Fujikura,…
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Howard Lutnick’s Cantor in talks with Tether about US$2 billion Bitcoin lending project
HOWARD Lutnick is moving to strengthen his alliance with one of the most important and controversial names in the digital asset business:…
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RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low
THE New Zealand dollar is forecast to weaken around 6 per cent in the coming months as a slowing economy prompts investors to price in…
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Returning capital is often not the only reason companies buy back their shares in the market
Some firms conduct share buybacks purely to support the vesting of awards under their share-based remuneration schemes This column…
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Germany's decorations chain Depot shuttering 27 branches
A woman enters the entrance to the "Depot" deco store. Alicia Windzio/dpa Germany's interior decorations retailer Depot plans to close at…
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Shoppers struggling with inflation being "selective" ahead of Black Friday
Shoppers are still struggling with inflation going into this holiday season, remaining "selective," as investment bank Morgan Stanley puts…
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Parole Examiner Lee Episode 3: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Parole Examiner Lee episode 3, starring Go Soo, Kwon Yu Ri, Baek Ji Won, and Lee Hak Joo, will air on tvN on Monday (November 25) at 8:50…
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Canadian dollar notches biggest weekly gain since August
THE heavily shorted Canadian dollar steadied against its US counterpart on Friday (Nov 22), with the currency holding on to a weekly gain…
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What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
US ANTITRUST lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google’s Chrome browser to limit the company’s market clout in a move…
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Nigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — When Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable for many in Africa's…
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UN Climate Deal Promises $300B Yearly Aid for Developing Nations
After marathon negotiations that stretched into early Sunday morning, world leaders at the UN climate talks (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan,…
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Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city. Barcelona, which has already…
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VW boss sticks to factory closure plans despite looming strike
Thomas Schaefer, Volkswagen Brand Board Member, speaks at the "50 Years of Golf Production" ceremony at the VW plant. Moritz…
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Woman explains why she refused a free drink at a bar: "We're scared"
A woman on TikTok has shared the reason she refused a drink offered to her by a stranger at a bar, sparking a conversation about safety.…
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Maryland Cop Who was Caught Kissing Woman, Fired After Investigators Found He Responded Late to Emergencies Because He was with Her
A member of the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) was fired after a video of him kissing a woman and getting into the…
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Who Is Summer-Leigh Morrison? BA Stewardess Risks Losing Her Job for Revealing She Was on Same Flight Taking Liam Payne's Body Home
A British Airways flight attendant is reportedly at the risk of losing her job after she shared online that she was on the same flight…
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"Wordle" today #1,253 answer, hints and clues for Saturday, November 23
Wordle is the fun daily word game played by millions around the world and everyone has their own strategy to ensure their winning streak.…
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Breaking the Barriers: The Challenges and Opportunities for First-Time Founders in Startup Funding
The Funding Landscape: A Daunting Start The startup world is vast, with over 150 million ventures globally. Every year, more than 6.5…