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Sumitomo’s energy arm may set up LNG trading desk in Singapore
The energy trading arm of Sumitomo Corp is considering setting up an LNG desk in Singapore, the latest move by the Japanese company to…
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Actor Awards 2026: Everything We Know So Far About SAG's 32nd Annual Ceremony
Actors Awards 2026 will take place at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT. The…
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Indonesian independence celebrations falsely shared as Christmas Day event at Jakarta mosque
Old footage of an event at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta to commemorate Indonesia's independence has resurfaced in posts falsely claiming…
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Missouri Pastor Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl After Offering Her a Ride Home
A Joplin pastor has been arrested on kidnapping and sexual assault allegations. Joshua Price, 37, is charged with kidnapping, armed…
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Renee Nicole Good: Minneapolis Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent Was 'Stalking and Impeding' Federal Agents, Noem Claims
The 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE agent on Wednesday had been "stalking and impeding" federal law enforcement officers all day,…
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The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
The race for artificial intelligence (AI) and surging defence spending are set to intensify a projected shortage of copper as producers…
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CPIB says ‘no further action’ against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman The Corrupt Practices…
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‘No further action’ by CPIB against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman The Corrupt Practices…
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Tourist Falls to Death While Taking Selfie at Popular Waterfall in Thailand's Koh Samui
A French tourist slipped and fell to his death while taking a selfie with his girlfriend at a popular waterfall in Thailand's Koh Samui.…
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Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region Ride-hailing…
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Young Singaporeans still prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance products: survey
Young adults in Singapore continue to favour human advisers over digital tools when it comes to insurance decisions, even as the…
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Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential Young adults…
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JD.com weighs raising 10 billion yuan in debut dim sum bond sale
Dim sum bonds are attractive to some Chinese tech firms because of their lower financing costs JD.COM is considering its first dim sum…
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S-Reits return 22.9% in best year since 2019, says Morningstar
Rate cuts and solid property fundamentals propelled Singapore real estate investment trusts (Reits) to their best showing since 2019, said…
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S-Reits post strongest returns since 2019 with 22.9% gain: Morningstar
Rate cuts and solid property fundamentals propelled Singapore real estate investment trusts (Reits) to their best showing since 2019, said…
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts give picks in office sector as S-Reits post highs since 2019
Office S-reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class Rate cuts and solid property…
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts bullish on office picks after S-Reits’ best run since 2019
Office S-Reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class Rate cuts and solid property…
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Who Was Renee Nicole Good? Minneapolis Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent Was Mom of Three and Poet Whose Husband Also Died Young in 2023
The woman shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, 37, who described herself as a devoted…
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Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
Chinese tea chain Chagee Holdings is considering a listing in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter, joining a rush of…
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India’s central bank intervenes again to support rupee, traders say
The Indian central bank was seen back in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, selling dollars through state-run banks to reinforce…
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Australia central banker says inflation rate still too high
An acceleration in inflation over the third quarter led the RBA board to warn in December A top Australian central banker said on Thursday…
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Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up
The trio’s performance will help gauge whether Hong Kong can extend last year’s IPO resurgence Three Chinese technology firms debuted…
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Gold, precious metals rise as softer US jobs data boost Fed rate cut bets
Gold and other precious metals rose on Thursday (Jan 8) after US private payroll data showed job openings fell to a 14-month low in…
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US oil companies say they need guarantees to invest in Venezuela: FT
US OIL companies want “serious guarantees” from Washington before they make large investments in Venezuela, as President Donald Trump…