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AirAsia plans up to US$600 million bond to cut borrowing cost: sources
The Malaysian budget carrier operator is targeting a coupon rate of below 10% for the proposed note AirAsia Aviation Group plans to raise…
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Singapore’s gold investment leaps 47% in Q3; global demand hits record high
Local demand for gold bars and coins rises 47%, but jewellery consumption slumps 8% Strong investor appetite in Singapore, which resulted…
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Buying of gold bars, coins in Singapore leaps 47% in Q3; global demand hits record
Local demand for gold bars and coins rises 47%, but jewellery consumption slumps 8% Strong investor appetite in Singapore, which resulted…
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Singapore’s gold buying spree fuels 47% sales jump in gold bars, coins as global demand hits record
Local demand for gold bars and coins rises 47%, but jewellery consumption slumps 8% Strong investor appetite in Singapore, which resulted…
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Wilmar posts US$347 million Q3 loss on 11.9 trillion rupiah graft penalty; core profit jumps 71%
Revenue is up 7.4% at US$19 billion; all sectors enjoyed stronger operational results Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar…
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Wilmar posts US$347.7 million Q3 loss on 11.9 trillion rupiah graft penalty; core profit jumps 71%
Revenue is up 7.4% at US$19.1 billion; all sectors enjoy stronger operational results Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar…
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Woman Charged for Grabbing Loaded Gun from Auxiliary Police Officer at Singapore's Ng Teng Fong General Hospital During Escape Attempt
A 20-year-old woman warded at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) was charged on Wednesday, October 29, after she grabbed a loaded…
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The Estée Lauder Cos. Shows Signs of Improvement
The Estée Lauder Cos.’ financial results are starting to improve. The beauty company, whose brands include namesake Estée Lauder,…
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27 Singaporeans, 7 Malaysians Linked to Organized Crime Group Running Scam Operations in Cambodia
A joint operation between the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Cambodian National Police (CNP) has uncovered a large-scale organized…
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Sheng Siong reports 12% increase in Q3 earnings to S$43.7 million
Revenue is up 14.4% for period, mainly driven by an increase in the number of stores Sheng Siong reported a 11.9 per cent increase in…
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Powell’s warning to investors and lenders: The Fed won’t spoil the markets any longer
US FEDERAL Reserve chairman Jerome Powell seldom repeats himself, so Wall Street listened carefully when he delivered the same warning…
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Vietnam's Growth Draws South Korea's Interest in Deeper Economic Cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung highlighted the rapid development of Vietnam and expressed Seoul's desire to participate in its…
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Albuquerque Man Who Killed Kansas Woman After She Confronted Him About Relationships with Other Women, Learns His Fate
A New Mexico man will spend several decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a second-degree murder charge in June over the 2023…
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Two People Charged for Providing Private Investigation Services Without Approval in Singapore
A 57-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman will be charged in court on Thursday, October 30, for allegedly carrying out private…
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Singapore: 14 Suspected Members of E-Vaporizer Syndicate to Face Charges Under Organized Crime Act
Two more men have been arrested in connection with a suspected 12-member e-vaporizer syndicate that was dismantled by the Singapore Police…
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Singapore stocks end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.1%
Keppel was the top gainer on the index, rising 1.6%, while Mapletree Industrial Trust was the worst performer, falling 2.7% Singapore…
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Singapore Police Arrest 25-Year-Old Man in Connection with Motorcycle Theft
A 25-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motorcycle on Wednesday, October 29. The Singapore…
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Singapore: 3 People Hospitalized After Van Crashes into Traffic Light, Overturns in Woodlands
Three people were hospitalized following an accident in Singapore's Woodlands on Tuesday, October 28. The police and Singapore Civil…
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Puma to cut 900 jobs globally by 2026, initiates business U-turn after sales declines
Shrinking market share, weak demand and US tariffs prompt Puma to warn of annual loss German sportswear maker Puma on Thursday (Oct 30)…
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Former Woodland High School Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Her Student, Sentenced to a Year in Jail, Probation
A former Woodland High School English teacher arrested earlier this year for having a sexual relationship with an underage student while…
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StanChart raises outlook as quarterly profit beats estimate
The performance is largely a result of the bank’s wealth management unit and global banking STANDARD Chartered lifted its income and…
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Lufthansa hits forecasts in third quarter despite weaker North Atlantic market
Lufthansa reported quarterly operating earnings slightly above expectations on Thursday and said the outlook for the fourth quarter was…
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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Q1 revenue jumps 66% but falls short of forecasts
Lynas is focusing on a build-out of a processing plant in Malaysia, to satisfy East Asian demand First-quarter revenue at Australia’s…
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Shell profit beats estimates as oil and gas trading recovers
The company keeps quarterly US$3.5 billion buybacks, supported by robust operating cash flow Shell’s profit was better than expected in…