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Asia: Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war
Equities meandered on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments on Donald Trump’s trade war, while the yen rallied after the…
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Cerberus eyes Chinese firm’s Darwin port: report
US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is preparing a bid for the strategically important Port of Darwin, currently owned by…
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Boustead shares rise 4.8% to a 4-year high on robust earnings and dividend boost
Company’s shares hit their highest price in a decade as the engineering group sees a 58% increase in net profits Shares of Boustead rose…
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Denso in talks to buy Temasek-backed seed maker for US$500 million
Denso is in final talks to buy a Temasek-backed seed supplier for around US$500 million, as the Japanese vehicle parts supplier deepens…
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Hong Kong bourse plans to start zero-day options trading in 2026
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is seeking to launch options that expire within a day as early as the first half of 2026, bringing to the Asian…
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Japanese bonds yields fall ahead of test at 40-year auction
Yields on Japanese super-long bonds fell ahead of an auction on Wednesday (May 28) that is expected to test demand following a recent sale…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Bukit Sembawang, SBS Transit, Boustead
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (May 27): Sembcorp: Its subsidiary…
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Jennifer Lopez Hosts American Music Awards 2025 in Plunging Miss Sohee Dress and Embroidered Cape
After opening the 2025 American Music Awards with an energetic choreography celebrating some of this past year’s music hits, Jennifer…
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Singapore-based Quadria’s 3rd healthcare fund closes at US$1.1 billion, above US$800 million target
Quadria Capital, a Singapore-based private equity (PE) firm, announced on Tuesday (May 27) the final close of its third healthcare fund at…
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Buyout on hold: Seven & i investors eye execution before backing deal or strategy
The annual meeting of Seven & i Holdings shareholders is likely to be a low-key event, despite the drama surrounding a company facing a…
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Judge In World Junior Trial Rules Text Exchange Between Two NHLer Witnesses Is Inadmissible
Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers. The…
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TargaZyme wants to cure cancer by improving stem cell delivery to diseased organs
After watching her family members go through painful treatment methods to deal with their cancer diagnoses, Lynnet Koh turned to cell…
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Trump Media to raise US$3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies: report
The company behind Truth Social, a streaming and social media platform, has been exploring potential mergers and acquisitions as it aims…
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RBNZ set to make sixth rate cut and signal bias to more easing
New Zealand’s central bank is set to cut interest rates for a sixth straight meeting and signal it’s open to further easing as US trade…
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Kehlani Sparkles in Sinuous Sheer Dress and Strappy, Crystal-Studded Aquazzura Sandals on 2025 American Music Awards Red Carpet
Kehlani decided on a nude-illusion style statement while attending the 2025 American Music Awards. The singer touched down in Las Vegas to…
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Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
President Trump on Monday pardoned a Virginia sheriff who has been convicted of soliciting bribes in exchange for sheriff's badges,…
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Iron ore stays relevant despite China’s faltering property sector as demand drivers evolve
Iron ore, the backbone of China’s steel-fueled boom for more than two decades, is facing a pivotal demand shift. The ferrous metal’s…
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WWII bomber crash left 11 dead and 'non-recoverable.' 4 are finally coming home
As the World War II bomber Heaven Can Wait was hit by enemy fire off the Pacific island of New Guinea on March 11, 1944, the co-pilot…
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Riviera Reels
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival officially closed Saturday with the anointing of newly minted Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident.”…
Fashion
Kerry Taylor Auctions to Sell Marianne Faithfull’s Chanel Jacket, Zandra Rhodes’ Princess Diana Dress
LONDON — Kerry Taylor Auctions is set to sell clothing from the closets of two leading ladies of London culture — Marianne Faithfull, the…
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Dsquared2, Staff International Resolve Legal Dispute
MILAN — Dsquared2 Group and Staff International are letting bygones be bygones. Their legal dispute has been resolved, as on Monday the…
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Kenyan MP found in coffee farm after alleged abduction
A Kenyan member of parliament who was allegedly abducted by unknown men after a church service on Sunday is being treated in hospital…
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Oliver Kahn submits plan for Bordeaux takeover
Former Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has submitted a formal takeover offer for fourth-division Girondins de Bordeaux, according to…
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EU warns Shein of fines in consumer protection probe
Shein could also be the target of EU regulatory demands under the EU’s Digital Services Act The European Union on Monday (May 26) urged…