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Singapore shares continue to rally; STI up 1.1%
Singapore shares closed higher on Tuesday (Oct 7), buoyed by local bank DBS’ continued rally. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose…
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Indonesia mulls moving 10 trillion rupiah to regional banks to boost growth
Indonesia is considering moving up to 10 trillion rupiah (S$780 million) per lender to regional banks, its finance minister said on…
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Indonesia mulls moving 10 trillion rupiah per lender to regional banks to boost growth
The first two recipients could be Bank of Jakarta and East Java’s Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur Indonesia is considering moving up to…
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CGS International upgrades Grab to ‘add’, raises target price to US$7 on financial services turnaround
CGS International has upgraded its recommendation on Grab to “add”, from “hold” previously, and raised its target price by 29.6 per cent…
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HP bets on AI personal computers to drive revenue, eyes Asia for growth
At least one in four PCs sold by the US computer maker are AI-enabled and that could grow as customers upgrade The lockdowns stemming from…
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JPMorgan sees end of ‘private-for-longer’ mantra for startups
After years of facing requests from startups to help them stay private for longer, JPMorgan Chase’s clients are starting to sing a…
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BBVA has 8 billion euros to fund mandatory bid for Sabadell if needed: CEO
A combined entity would become one of the largest lenders in Europe by assets, with about one trillion euros BBVA has eight billion euros…
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Old protest footage falsely linked to ethnic violence in Bangladesh
Clashes between security forces and Bangladesh's indigenous community protesting the alleged rape of a girl left three people dead in late…
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BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s demand resilience underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region BHP is doubling down on Asia as the centre of gravity for…
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Thai Cabinet approves 44 billion baht stimulus programme to boost growth
South-east Asia’s second-largest economy has been hit by US tariffs, high household debt, weak consumption, and a strong currency…
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Thailand unveils 44-billion baht stimulus, targets growth above 2.2%
South-east Asia’s second-largest economy has been hit by US tariffs, high household debt, weak consumption, and a strong currency The Thai…
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Man Attacked Three Women with a Machete After They Rejected His Sexual Advances in Cottonwood Heights
A machete-wielding man chased andassaulted three women in Cottonwood Heights after they denied his sexual advances on Sunday, according to…
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Cop and His Glamorous Wife High on Cocaine, Alcohol Die While Celebrating Daughter's 4th Birthday after Entering Overheated Bathtub
A police officer and his wife, a businesswoman, died of heatstroke after entering an excessively hot bathtub while under the influence of…
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Palm Beach Woman Who Engaged in 25 Sexual Encounters with a Minor, Sentenced
A Wellington woman who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual activity with a minor has been sentenced in a Palm Beach County court. According…
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Envy’s ex-directors seek bankruptcy after being found liable for breach of duties in nickel trading fraud
Judicial Commissioner Mohamed Faizal finds that Lee Si Ye and Ju Xiao had breached their duties as directors of Envy group of companies A…
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Goldman hikes December 2026 gold price forecast to US$4,900 per ounce
Goldman Sachs raised on Monday (Oct 6) its December 2026 gold price forecast to US$4,900 per ounce from US$4,300, citing strong Western…
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Ohio Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Student Who Babysat Her Daughter, Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
A former Shelby teacher has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars after she admitted to having a sexual relationship with an…
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OpenAI’s golden touch spreads as stocks soar off mere mentions
Talk of an AI bubble has been growing louder in recent months, with some investors likening such trading to the dot-com euphoria OpenAI…
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Asia: Tokyo stocks hit new record as markets extend global rally
JAPANESE stocks hit another record on Tuesday, building on the previous day’s surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to…
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Singapore aims to lead region’s ammonia path to net zero: EMA chief
EMA is actively exploring the viability of combusting ammonia directly in gas turbines Singapore must move early and decisively to explore…
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DBS jumps 2.3% to new all-time high, drives market cap past S$150 billion
Shares of DBS Bank climbed as much as 2.3 per cent on Tuesday (Oct 7) morning, driving its market capitalisation beyond S$150 billion. The…
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DBS jumps 2.4% to new all-time high, drives market cap past S$150 billion
Shares of DBS climbed as much as 2.4 per cent on Tuesday (Oct 7) morning, driving its market capitalisation beyond S$150 billion. The…
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DBS jumps 3% to new all-time high, drives market cap past S$150 billion
Shares of DBS climbed as much as 3 per cent on Tuesday (Oct 7), driving its market capitalisation beyond S$150 billion. The counter hit…
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Two Australian pensions confirm merger to form A$235 billion fund
Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest pensions, confirmed plans to merge with smaller rival TelstraSuper to form a A$235 billion (S$201…