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Singapore: 1 Hospitalized After Fire at Joo Chiat Terraced Houses; 20 Evacuated
A fire broke out at a row of terraced houses in Joo Chiat in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, leaving one person hospitalised…
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Two Men to be Charged for Separate Public Order Act Offences in Singapore
Two men, both aged 61, will be charged in court on Wednesday, December 17, for separate offences under the Public Order Act 2009. In the…
Business
Ford cancels EV battery deal worth 9.6 trillion won with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal…
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Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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Singapore: 55-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed Within 7 Hours After Housebreaking and Theft
A 55-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft at a food and beverage outlet in…
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Singapore: 77-Year-Old Man Charged for Disrupting Public Agency Operations Through Mischief
A 77-year-old man was charged in court on Tuesday, December 16, for his alleged involvement in an act of mischief that disrupted crow…
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South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
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Warburg Pincus is said to near acquisition of Asian firm Acclime
The transaction may value the corporate services firm at US$950 million to US$1 billion Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to acquire…
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Warburg Pincus invests in corporate services firm Acclime, valuing it at US$1 billion
The private equity firm beat rival firms Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race American private equity firm Warburg…
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Hong Kong’s financial resurgence fuelled by surge of offshore wealth
Strong net fund inflows of HK$7 trillion brought the city’s managed assets back up to HK$35.1 trillion at the end of 2024 The turnaround…
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Thai central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected
The reduction is the fifth since October 2024, with rates down by a total of 125 basis points Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest…
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Bank Indonesia keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank kept its policy rates unchanged for a third straight policy meeting on Wednesday, maintaining its focus on…
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Top Glove Q1 profit surges more than 600% as costs fall
The glove maker reports a drop in operating expenses to RM842.9 million for the quarter Malaysian glove maker Top Glove on Wednesday (Dec…
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Risk of major earthquake rising for Istanbul, geoscientists warn
Geological stresses in the subsurface south of the Turkish city of Istanbul are continuing to rise, increasing the risk of a strong…
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Louisville Elementary School Teacher Arrested for Having Sexual Conversations with Her Student During Remote Learning Day
An elementary school teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, is accused of having sexual conversations with a fifth-grade student she taught.…
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Gold could hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026 if risk hedging persists: market watchers
Returns are expected to moderate for the precious metal in the new year, say analysts Gold has surged more than 60 per cent since the…
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Top Hong Kong crypto exchange HashKey makes market debut
Hong Kong’s biggest licenced cryptocurrency exchange began trading on Wednesday (Dec 17) as the city pushes to become a global hub for the…
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Las Vegas Teens Who Intentionally Rammed into Retired Police Chief for 'Fun,' Killing Him, Sentenced to Life in Prison
Two Las Vegas men, who as teenagers, intentionally struck and killed Andreas Probst, a 66-year-old retired police chief, with their…
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Hans Patuwo gets GoTo shareholders’ nod as CEO amid investor push for Grab deal
Shareholders of Indonesia’s digital giant GoTo Group have approved the appointment of Hans Patuwo as president director and chief…
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Louis Vuitton sues unit of SGX-listed ValueMax over alleged trademark infringement
Global luxury and fashion goods company Louis Vuitton has sued the wholly-owned subsidiary of mainboard-listed ValueMax Group in the…
Fashion
Dior Pre-fall 2026: Into the Groove
Having launched his Dior woman with a bang in his debut show last season, Jonathan Anderson is quietly building out her wardrobe. For his…
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Apollo weighs potential US$12 billion sale of Atlas Air
Apollo Global Management is exploring a potential sale of its aviation company Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, according to sources familiar…
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Amazon in talks to invest in OpenAI, source says
AMAZON is in discussions to invest in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in a potential deal that could value the artificial intelligence…
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Drmtlgy Joins Ulta Beauty’s Roster
Ulta Beauty is continuing to ride the dermatological skin care boom, adding Drmtlgy to its assortment. Beginning Dec. 26, the skin care…