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Trump Threatens Zohran Mamdani as He Cements NYC Mayoral Primary Win
Donald Trump’s wishy-washy tariffs have been good for one thing: keeping Federal Reserve interest rates high, according to the central…
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Hurricane Flossie is now a Category 2 off the Pacific coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone Tuesday morning off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters said. The…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq dip from record highs with Trump tax bill in focus
S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Jul 1), after touching record highs a day earlier, as investors monitored US trade…
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AI, power, and longevity to drive next decade of transformational innovation: UBS
Investors should consider allocating part of their portfolios to transformational innovation as a way to diversify risks in an…
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Singapore: 41-Year-Old Man Arrested in Malaysia Over Role in Cross-Border Scam Call Syndicate
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Malaysia for his suspected involvement in cross-border scam calls syndicate. The Singapore Police Force…
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Singapore: 69-Year-Old Bangladeshi Man Nabbed Within an Hour for Shop Theft at Changi Airport
A 69-year-old male Bangladeshi national was arrested for his suspected involvement in two cases of shop theft committed in the transit…
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Katz: Those engaged in violence against IDF soldiers must be 'dealt with severely'
The defense minister said that a joint enforcement body headed by police and including the IDF and Shin Bet will be established to…
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Singapore shares move in tandem with Wall Street rally
Buoyed by the overnight Wall Street rally, Singapore shares rose on Tuesday (Jul 1), with about the top one-third counters by weighting…
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BNP Paribas completes 5.1 billion-euro acquisition of AXA Investment Managers
The acquisition allows BNP to manage long-term savings for insurers and pension funds with around 850 billion euros in assets Paribas said…
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Singapore: 30-Year-Old NSman Dies in Hospital After Collapsing Near Maju Camp
An operationally ready national serviceman (NSman) died after collapsing outside Maju Camp on the evening of June 30, the Ministry of…
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How Dr. Sureshkumar Somanathan is Powering Global Digital Transformation
As digital disruption accelerates, enterprises across sectors are shifting from legacy IT models to agile, intelligent, and resilient…
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Heads of State Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying About Upcoming Action Comedy Film
Ahead of its premiere on Wednesday (July 2), the initial reviews of the film from the critics are coming in. The American action comedy…
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MAS proposes to improve complex product labelling and disclosures for investors
Investors in Singapore may soon gain clearer disclosures and improved guidance for complex products, following the implementation of…
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No compulsory financial advice needed for most retail investors under proposed MAS changes
Retail investors may soon be able to invest in products that are deemed complex without seeking the now-mandatory financial advice, even…
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The Platform Making Fine Wine and Spirits Easier to Collect Than Ever Before
Collecting fine wine and rare spirits has traditionally required industry knowledge, access to exclusive networks, and a willingness to…
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Two Chinese chip firms plan 12 billion yuan IPOs, bet US export curbs to spur growth
Two Chinese artificial intelligence chip startups are seeking to raise a combined 12 billion yuan (S$2.1 billion) in initial public…
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Prudential commences third tranche of US$2 billion share buyback scheme
Asia-focused insurer Prudential on Tuesday (Jul 1) announced the commencement of the third and final tranche of its US$2 billion share…
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British Investor Cites Legal Ordeal in Kenya as Case Study in Institutional Vulnerability
[LONDON, June 17, 2025] – The experience of British entrepreneur Keith Beekmeyer in Kenya's insurance sector has resurfaced amid national…
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Chip-design firm SkyeChip is close to a Malaysian IPO, CEO says
Malaysian semiconductor designer SkyeChip is “close” to an initial public offering after posting consecutive years of revenue and profit…
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Bryan Kohberger to Plead Guilty to Idaho University Student Murders after Cutting Bombshell Plea Deal to Escape Death Penalty
Bryan Kohberger is set to admit to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022 as part of a shocking plea deal reached…
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Female Clark County School Counselor Admits to Having a Sexual Relationship with Student, Avoids Prison
A former Floyd County High School counselor pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student on Monday. Brittany Eisner, 34,…
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Indiana Woman Who Told Elderly Mother 'This is for the Best' Before Son Strangled Her at Senior Living Facility, Sentenced
An Indiana woman who travelled with her son to a senior living facility in Virginia so she could kill her own mother will spend four…
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From banks to tech: Job cuts and layoffs for 2025
In 2025, a growing number of corporations globally have announced job cuts, as macroeconomic pressures, restructuring efforts, and…
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From banks to tech: Microsoft latest to announce job cuts, layoffs for 2025
In 2025, a growing number of corporations globally have announced job cuts, as macroeconomic pressures, restructuring efforts, and…