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EU Commission in contact with Spain, Portugal after power outage
The European Commission on Monday said it is in contact with Spanish and Portuguese authorities after a massive power outage caused…
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China’s Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco’s unit in 29 billion yuan JV
China’s state-run Sinopec said on Monday (Apr 28) it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture…
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China’s Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco’s unit in 28.8 billion yuan JV
China’s state-run Sinopec said on Monday (Apr 28) it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture…
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Spain and Portugal hit by nationwide power outages
Spain and Portugal have been hit by a power outage covering wide areas across the two countries. Capitals Madrid and Lisbon are included…
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Stoneweg European Reit Q1 DPU falls 3.7% to 3.374 euro cents
The distribution per unit (DPU) of Stoneweg European Real Estate Investment Trust (SERT) declined 3.7 per cent to 3.374 euro cents for the…
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LMIRT Q1 net property income dips 2.4% to S$29.2 million
Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) on Monday (Apr 28) posted a 2.4 per cent decline in net property income to S$29.2 million for…
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French Muslims decry religious hatred as mosque stabbing suspect arrested
French Muslim leaders have said more must be done to counter anti-Muslim hatred in France after a man was arrested on suspicion of…
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CapitaLand Ascendas Reit reports positive rental reversions despite dip in occupancy in Q1
CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) reported a growth in portfolio rental reversions of 11 per cent in the first…
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The History of the Lady Dior Bag: How a Gift for Princess Diana Turned Into a Timeless Symbol of Luxury
When former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac gifted a petite black leather bag to Princess Diana in 1995, she unknowingly set the…
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Sats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open…
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Bay Area tech workers thought their jobs were safe. Then the 'golden handcuffs' came off
Evan Richardson grew up in Silicon Valley, surrounded by big tech companies that transformed how people live, socialize and work. As a…
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When Jews Sought the Promised Land in Texas
Ezekiel was an exile. Born in the kingdom of Judah, he survived the siege of Jerusalem, in 597 B.C.E., but afterward was banished with his…
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China approves construction of ten new nuclear reactors
China has approved the construction of ten new nuclear reactors, making 2025 the fourth consecutive year that it has endorsed the…
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Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short by over S$200 million; 10-year return down at 2.69%
The latest tranche offers a first-year interest rate of 2.49%, declining from 2.73% in April’s issuance The latest Singapore Savings Bond…
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Honda global vehicle output drops 9% in Q1
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company reported a 3.4% fall in global production to 329,664 units in March 2025, from 341,092 units in the…
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Latest NZ$2.80-per-share offer by CDL Kiwi unit still ‘too low and inadequate’: M&C New Zealand
The independent directors of Millennium and Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) do not recommend shareholders of MCK to accept the increase…
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Inventory Management: Stop the Bleeding
Managing inventory effectively is essential for any business that wants to stay afloat and thrive. Poor inventory management can lead to…
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Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil's Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the Bukom refining complex, is planning to bid for ExxonMobil’s petrol stations in…
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Mortgagee listings climb in Q1 as interest rate strains hit market: Knight Frank
Mortgagee listings in Singapore property auctions rose in the first quarter of 2025 as distressed sales due to the last two years of high…
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Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential buyout by Toyota Motor
Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record on Monday (Apr 28) after Japanese automaker Toyota said it was…
Culture
EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis Is This Year’s L’Oréal Paris Juror in Cannes
PARIS — Viola Davis is set to shine a light on women directors, and will serve as juror for this year’s Lights on Women’s Worth award. The…
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Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crash
Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading…
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Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
Australian stock exchange operator ASX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for…
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'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters
The members of Kenya's security forces who shot dead anti-tax protesters at the country's parliament last June have been identified by the…