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China’s mining giant Zijin tops US$100 billion in value to near BHP, Rio Tinto
China’s Zijin Mining Group is worth more than US$100 billion at the market close for the first time, after a decade-long growth push…
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Trump Demands Investigation and Arrest Over 'Triple Sabotage' at United Nations Headquarters
US President Donald Trump has demanded an investigation and arrest after claiming that he was a victim of "Triple Sabotage" at the United…
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Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session
Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Celebrates Art Deco Style in Paris
PARIS – As Paris marks the centenary of the Art Deco movement, a new exhibition highlights Louis Vuitton’s role in creating high-end…
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Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero, warns of tariff impact
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) held its key interest rate at zero on Thursday (Sep 25), the lowest among major central banks, as it warned…
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Video filmed during Nepal protests misrepresented as fire in Dhaka
A video of a police station set on fire during "Gen Z" protests in Nepal has resurfaced in social media posts falsely claiming it shows a…
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Rihanna Introduces Rocki Irish Mayers - Her Third Child and First Daughter with Partner A$AP Rocky
Rihanna has introduced Rocki Irish Mayers -- her third child and first daughter with partner A$AP Rocky -- on Wednesday (September 24)…
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Centurion Accommodation Reit opens 1.1% above IPO price on SGX debut
Units of Centurion Accommodation Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) rose 1.1 per cent on Thursday (Sep 25) as it made its debut on the…
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China central bank unveils steps to boost yuan bond market in Hong Kong
China’s central bank will roll out further measures to support the development of Chinese yuan bonds in Hong Kong and accelerate global…
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BYD outsells Tesla in EU for second month, Stellantis returns to sales growth
CHINESE EV maker BYD sold three times as many new cars in the European Union last month than in August 2024, surpassing US competitor…
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MAS rolls out digital ad guidelines for financial institutions, checklist for content creators
It also issues advisory letters to five content creators who may have provided financial advice without a licence The Monetary Authority…
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Asia: Markets slide as traders prepare for key US data
STOCKS moved narrowly on Thursday as traders continue to pull back from the buying that has propelled markets to record highs in recent…
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Australia Plans Fines Up To 10% Of Turnover For Crypto Rule Breaches
Australia plans to hit digital asset platforms with penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover if they breach new rules, under draft…
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Gold holds steady as investors await key US economic data
GOLD prices held steady on Thursday as investors awaited key US economic data for further insights into Federal Reserve policy, with a…
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Some Bank of Japan policymakers called for future rate hikes, July minutes show
Some Bank of Japan board members, at a policy meeting in July, called for resuming interest rate hikes in the future, even as the board…
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Thakral to receive up to £8.1 million in proceeds from potential sale of stake in UK company
The Beauty Tech Group, in which Thakral holds a 9.6% stake, is set to list on the London Stock Exchange in October Thakral on Thursday…
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US Steel approves US$300 million tranche of Nippon Steel spending
UNITED States Steel approved a US$300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an US$11 billion commitment…
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Stocks to watch: OCBC, Singtel, F&N, Centurion Accommodation Reit, Prime US Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Sep 25): OCBC: The bank on Wednesday…
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HSBC says it’s beaten Wall Street rivals with new quantum trial
HSBC Holdings said it’s achieved a world-first breakthrough in deploying quantum computing in financial markets, as a race intensifies…
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Crocodile-eating apex dinosaur reveals missing link in predator evolution
A fossil from the blustery plains of Patagonia is revising your book on one of the most elusive bands of hunting dinosaurs. The newly…
Business
Secondary listings like Nio, Nomura, Prudential, IHH add heft to SGX; but trading interest lags
In its renewed drive to draw more secondary listings, the bourse operator’s strategic priority is to encourage companies to issue shares…
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Secondary listings like Nio, Nomura, Prudential, IHH add heft to SGX, but trading interest lags
In its renewed drive to draw more secondary listings, the bourse operator’s strategic priority is encouraging companies to issue shares…
Fashion
LVMH bets on South Korea to spur growth on US, China uncertainty
LVMH is ramping up its expansion in South Korea, with the luxury conglomerate looking to diversify its global presence as geopolitical and…
Business
Intel seeking investment from Apple as part of its comeback bid
INTEL has approached Apple about securing an investment in the ailing chipmaker, according to people familiar with the matter, part of…