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Asia’s rich trim US exposure, head to Europe amid tariff turmoil
Asian private banking clients sprang into action over the past month, refusing to sit idle when faced with the whiplash in global…
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OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT
OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT…
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Goldman Sachs expects stronger yuan to boost Chinese stocks
The People’s Bank of China has sought to keep the yuan stable and add support to the economy via interest-rate cuts ESE stocks are…
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Frasers Property’s bid to privatise Frasers Hospitality Trust does nothing for offeror's minorities
Minority investors of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) are getting a second chance to exit their holdings by way of a privatisation offer.…
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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say
At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in two separate Israeli air strikes overnight, including a strike on a school sheltering…
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Chinese steel exports to drop as barriers mount: Goldman
Domestic consumption is forecast to fall 2% in 2025 to 839 million tonnes, the fifth straight year of decline blowout in Chinese steel…
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The Finale of “The Rehearsal” Is Outlandish and Sublime
Nathan Fielder, like Andy Kaufman before him, makes performance-art comedy that does not only poke fun at the world but experimentally…
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After briefest of respites, global trade war fears return with a vengeance
THE trade war is far from over, and neither is the associated rout in the stock market. The broad S&P 500 had turned positive for the year…
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CPF extends Great Eastern’s Dependants’ Protection Scheme administrator contract to September 2028
The term life insurance scheme currently covers more than two million Singaporeans and permanent residents, the CPF Board said Great…
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Saudi Aramco considers asset sales to free up funds: sources
Saudi state oil giant Aramco is exploring potential asset sales to free up funds, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as it…
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‘The Last of Us’ Finale Kills Off Another Fan-Favorite Character—And Reveals a Major Change For Season Three
This story contains major spoilers for the season two finale of HBO’s The Last of Us. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) is learning about the cost of…
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Costume Designer Ann Foley on the ‘Beautiful Collaboration’ Between Makeup and Costuming, Ellie’s Journey and More
“The Last of Us” Season 2 finale debuted on Sunday night. Taking place more than three decades after a Cordyceps outbreak ravages the…
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Stocks to watch: Sats, The Hour Glass, Japan Foods, Manulife US Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (May 26). Sats: The in-flight caterer…
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Trump backing for Nippon Steel deal comes with big questions
After more than 17 months of lobbying and close-fought negotiations to secure control of United States Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel…
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All the Films in Competition at Cannes 2025, Ranked from Best to Worst
When the competition program of the seventy-eighth Cannes Film Festival was announced several weeks ago, I wasn’t alone in predicting that…
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Shipping bottlenecks in Europe send a warning signal to US, Asia
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could…
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'Nowhere is safe' - Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers
Ngabi Dora Tue, consumed by grief, was barely able to stand on her own. The coffin of her husband, Johnson Mabia, sat amid a crowd of…
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Gold remains in long-term uptrend but caution needed
Gold markets have been anything but dull in 2025, but what’s more interesting is that the metal is back in the headlines and climbing…
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US risks losing ‘reliable investment’ status, Allianz Global Investors manager says
Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key…
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Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China after US export curbs: sources
[BEIJING/TAIPEI] Nvidia will launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chipset for China at a significantly lower price than its recently…
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Audience Analytics eyes growth in Vietnam, M&A opportunities
Audience Analytics, an organiser of regional business awards and career fairs, is seeking growth in Vietnam with its recent investment in…
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Viola Davis, Jane Fonda Spotlight Emerging Directors at L’Oréal’s Lights on Women’s Worth Award
CANNES, France – Cannes was lit up by Jane Fonda and Viola Davis, who arrived on the final weekend of the film festival to honor the next…
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Will more S-Reits soon exit the local market?
WHEN the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) was unveiled on May 14, I couldn’t help feeling rather disheartened –…
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Israel 'intensifying' activity in Gaza as further deaths reported
The Israeli military is stepping up its activities in the embattled Gaza Strip, a leading commander said on Sunday, as dozens of…