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Euro zone economy holds up even as ECB speakers look to temper market view of no more cuts
The euro zone economy has remained resilient to the pervasive uncertainty caused by a global trade war, a slew of data showed on Friday…
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Global Stocks Dip Ahead of Trump's Tariff Deadline and Key Central Bank Decisions
Investors around the world retreated from the stock market on Friday to lock in profits after a strong week. The MSCI global stock index…
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Intel plans to shed thousands of workers
Intel, once the most valuable U.S. chipmaker, faces an uphill battle as it tries to stay relevant in the artificial intelligence race. On…
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Intel slumps as potential foundry exit deepens investor gloom
Intel shares sank 8 per cent on Friday (Jul 25) after the company warned of exiting chip manufacturing if it fails to secure a major…
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US: Wall St opens steady as investors prepare for August 1 deadline
Wall Street’s main indexes opened steady on Friday (Jul 25) following record closes for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in the previous…
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Laurie Jalloul is Creating a New Language of Luxury
In a world of fashion that often celebrates noise, speed, and spectacle, Laurie Jalloul has built her legacy through something far more…
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iFast posts 37.9% rise in Q2 net profit to S$22.1 million
Digital bank and wealth management platform iFast Corp reported a 37.9 per cent increase in net profit for the second quarter ended June…
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EXCLUSIVE: LoveShackFancy Collaborates With Krewe Eyewear on a Limited-edition Capsule Collection of ‘Feminine and Romantic’ Sunglasses
LoveShackFancy and eyewear label Krewe collaborate on a limited-edition capsule collection of sunglasses with a feminine, romantic…
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S&P downgrades SingPost’s credit rating to ‘BBB-’ on downscaling, subdued operating conditions
S&P Global Ratings on Friday (Jul 25) downgraded its long-term issuer credit rating on Singapore Post (SingPost) to “BBB-” from “BBB”, as…
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North Dakota Man Who Killed His Friend While Being Under the Influence of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms, Learns His Fate
A Stanley, North Dakota, man who pleaded guilty to the murder of a friend while under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms has been…
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DayOne breaks ground on first Singapore data centre to trial hydrogen-based power generation
It also signs power purchase agreement with Sembcorp Power, by which facility will be fully powered by renewable energy Singapore-based…
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VW cuts outlook after US tariffs added 1.3 billion euros in costs
Volkswagen lowered its financial outlook for the year, with the escalating cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs weighing on earnings…
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STMicro acquires part of NXP Semiconductors’ sensor business for US$950 million
Purchase price consists of US$900 million up front, and US$50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones…
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STMicro to acquire part of NXP Semiconductors’ sensor business for US$950 million
Purchase price consists of US$900 million to be paid up front, and US$50 million to be paid subject to the achievement of technical…
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Indian Teen Dies After Following 3-Month Juice-Only Diet He Saw on YouTube
A 17-year-old boy from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu died of suspected suffocation after reportedly following an unverified fruit…
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STI falls on Friday, in tandem with most regional indices; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 335 to 245 after 2.2 billion shares worth S$1.8 billion change hands The Straits…
Culture
Summer Is the Time for Off Broadway Comedy
When the political activist, comedian, and performance artist Morgan Bassichis premièred their exquisitely funny show “Can I Be Frank?” in…
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'Call of Duty' maker goes to war with 'parasitic' cheat developers in L.A. federal court
Two summers ago, the Santa Monica-based company behind the popular video game “Call of Duty” sent a letter to a 24-year-old man in…
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Williams in Williamstown
On the last day of the first weekend of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, a brief storm struck. We had gone into the ’62 Center for…
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Who is FC Conradie? South African Game Reserve CEO Killed by Elephant in Shocking Wildlife Tragedy
A tragic wildlife incident claimed the life of 39-year-old FC Conradie, the CEO of Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa, on July…
Business
Intel to Lay-Off 24,000 Employees, Scrap Europe Projects in Major Restructuring Drive
Intel is set to slash about 24,000 jobs—nearly a quarter of its global workforce—by the end of 2025 as part of a sweeping cost-cutting…
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As Binance stays and Tokenize leaves, Singapore’s crypto sector is seeing change
Tokenize Xchange said on Sunday (Jul 20) that it will exit Singapore after failing to secure a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence,…
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Former Illinois GOP Senate Candidate Tried to Get Husband Murdered After Learning About Long-Distance Lover's Inheritance
New details have emerged over the arrest of a former Illinois GOP Senate candidate who tried to get her husband killed. Allison Salinas,…
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Christian Alabama School Teacher Arrested Over Lesbian Relationship with Student
A former Christian school teacher in Alabama was arrested last week for allegedly engaging in a lesbian relationship with an underage…