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New Zealand central bank proposes reducing deposit takers’ capital requirements
New Zealand’s central bank said on Monday (Aug 25) that it was proposing to reduce the minimum capital requirement for deposit takers, and…
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Circles to benefit from industry consolidation: CEO Rameez Ansar
The recent moves towards more consolidation in the telco space will allow companies such as Circles to focus on innovation, said Rameez…
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Are sell-offs at Sembcorp, ST Engineering and SIA after their earnings reports a harbinger of doom?
The recent reporting season has been something of a reality check for bullish investors in the Singapore market, with a number of…
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Hyphens Pharma bets big on Asean’s medical aesthetics boom
Catalist-listed Hyphens Pharma wants to ride on the growing medical aesthetics market across South-east Asia, with the aim of becoming the…
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Leading benchmark for US small-cap stocks looks set to extend its advance
THE Russell 2000 is a stock market index widely recognised as the leading benchmark for small-cap stocks in the US market. After lagging…
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US Fed’s Jackson Hole exposes hard road ahead for central bankers
The US Federal Reserve’s annual gathering in the Rocky Mountains is usually a time for central bankers and their wonky friends to kick…
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Bank of Japan’s Ueda expects tightening job market to push up wages
Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said that wage hikes are spreading beyond large firms and likely to keep accelerating due to a…
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Jordin Sparks Joins the Mesh Shoe Wave in Fendi Colibrì Slingbacks at AAFCA TV Honors in Los Angeles
Jordin Sparks joined the growing faction of celebrities leaning into the mesh shoe trend for the 7th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Saturday in…
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Latto Pulls Versace’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’-Era Cutout Platform Boots From the Archives in Atlanta
Latto built her Atlanta performance look from the calf down. On Saturday, the rapper took the stage at the YFN Lucci & Friends Welcome…
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Kate Middleton Debuts New Blonde Hairstyle as Prince William Drives Family to Balmoral Church for Service
Kate Middleton was seen with Prince William and their three children on Sunday as they drove to a church service at Crathie Kirk in…
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Harjinder Singh: Petition Supporting Illegal Immigrant Truck Driver Who Killed Three in Florida Crash Receives 2.2 Million Signatures
Over two million people have signed a petition urging leniency for an Indian illegal immigrant truck driver charged with killing three…
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Wealthy California Man Kills Wife, Daughter Before Turning Gun on Self at Lavish Mansion Amid Bitter Divorce Battle
A wealthy California man is suspected of killing his wife and daughter before taking his own life inside their $15 million Los Angeles…
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Israel strikes in Yemen's capital, targets area of presidential complex, missile bases
A security source confirmed to the 'Post' that Israel is carrying out airstrikes in Sanaa in response to Friday’s missile launch by the…
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This New Nike Deion Sanders Sneaker Is Inspired by His ’90s Rap Career
Along with the return of original Air Diamond Turf styles, Deion Sanders’ first Nike signature sneaker is getting treated to brand new…
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Fragrance and Style Experts Explain the Scent Behind One of Taylor Swift's Preferred Perfumes
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Bold…
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Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services: FT
Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets one billion users, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (Aug 24)…
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Pop Artist CARA Releases Official “TEARS” Music Video
When the first notes of CARA’s new single “TEARS” hit streaming platforms, it was clear that this was not just another pop song vying for…
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Resources That Serve New and Expectant Mothers Deserve Our Support | National Review
A compassionate community of providers, maternity homes, pregnancy centers, financial aid providers, and nonprofit organizations exists to…
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Secular Schools Need Christian Witness from Incoming Students | National Review
For many young Catholics — especially those already steeped in the riches of the faith — secular universities can be the very mission…
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Singapore-headquartered Mirxes to join Alibaba, Tencent on Hang Seng Composite Index
Home-grown biotech firm Mirxes will join the Hang Seng Composite Index on Sep 8, the startup announced on Saturday (Aug 23). The Hang Seng…
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Wave of director acquisitions as local rally takes a breather
Over the five trading sessions from Aug 15 to 21, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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Israel Police arrest 61-year-old woman during protest over alleged 'incitement to violence'
The woman, whose name hasn’t been shared, is a resident of northern Israel who chanted the slogan “with spirit and blood, we redeemed…
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Databricks to buy Sequoia-backed Tecton in AI agent push
Databricks will acquire machine learning startup Tecton to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) agent offerings, the latest in a string…
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Goldman’s US$500 million Texas expansion takes shape in Dallas
Goldman Sachs’ US$500 million bet on Texas is poised to put a stamp on the Dallas skyline. The storied investment bank’s new office…