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France bans use of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothing
France passed a law on Thursday banning the use of so-called "forever chemicals" in cosmetics and clothing. Forever chemicals, or…
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EXCLUSIVE: Allison Statter Releases Fragrance, XOa
Allison Statter, cofounder of Blended Strategy Group, has launched her first solo endeavor: a fragrance she calls XOa. “When I was 13, I…
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Marriott International signed 161 deals in Greater China in 2024
Marriott International has reported a robust year of growth in 2024 for its Greater China region, with 161 deals signed, equating to…
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US: Wall St opens lower as markets assess Trump’s tariff threats; Walmart drops
WALL Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Feb 20) as investors avoided risky bets after another bout of tariff threats from…
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Far East Hospitality Trust to acquire Sheraton hotel in Japan for 6 billion yen
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will make its first Japanese hotel acquisition after expanding its investment mandate to global markets…
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Tesla Ignites India: Showroom Launches Signal a New EV Era
Feb 20 - The electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA, Financial) chose essential locations throughout New Delhi and Mumbai to establish…
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How the Couture Pattern Museum Preserves Artifacts That First Democratized Fashion
On the third floor of a Spanish-style office building in Santa Barbara, Calif., Cara Austine-Rademaker is spotlighting a…
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Artist Tanya Ling, a Former Louis Vuitton, Fendi Illustrator, Turns to the Abstract with Latest Exhibition
Tanya Ling’s lines are running wild. The long, slim, twisting lines that once depicted Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Stefano Pilati-clad…
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Sing Investments & Finance H2 net profit up 21% at S$20.3 million
SING Investments & Finance (SingFinance) posted a 21 per cent increase in net profit to S$20.3 million for the half-year ended Dec 31,…
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Ant Group’s profit rises with Jack Ma back in the public eye
ANT Group’s quarterly profit surged more than 50-fold after it benefited from an investment gain, a major boon for the Chinese fintech…
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Police discover drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco and Spanish enclave of Ceuta
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities on Wednesday announced the discovery of a suspected drug smuggling tunnel linking Morocco with the…
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Wilmar posts 39.4% fall in H2 net profit on absence of year-ago gain, weak sugar price
AGRIBUSINESS Wilmar International posted a 39.4 per cent fall in net profit to US$590.2 million for the six months ended December 2024.…
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Genting Singapore posts 34% fall in H2 net profit to S$222 million
GENTING Singapore posted a 34 per cent fall in net profit to S$222 million for the half year ended Dec 31, 2024, from S$334.9 million in…
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Foton, Teld in heavy truck charging partnership
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor Company has signed an agreement with local electric vehicle (EV) charging…
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Singapore shares decline amid hawkish Fed minutes; STI down 0.2%
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 320 to 205, after 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands SINGAPORE stocks…
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DeepSeek rally helps Chinese tech firms raise more funds
Listed Chinese companies have raised more than US$1 billion globally through placements so far this year, with most of it in February THE…
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Growth in global private equity deal flow may be slower than expected this year: Preqin
INVESTORS forecasting a quick uptake in global private equity (PE) activity this year may be disappointed, especially if the gap in…
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Swiss Watches Exports Returned to Growth in January
PARIS – Could the Swiss watch industry’s woes be over in 2025? Export of timepieces returned to growth in January, according to figures…
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Old photos show armoured vehicle transfer and border patrol, not 'Thai military preparing to enter Myanmar'
As Thailand intensified efforts to crack down on compounds housing illegal scam operations that have flourished in parts of Myanmar's…
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Seven Ultra-luxury Beauty Launches to Splurge On — or At Least Marvel At
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Kering Is Appointing a Secretary General
TOP BRASS: Reinforcing its top management amid a challenging climate for luxury players, Kering is poised to promote Mélanie Flouquet to…
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Spy chief warns Australia facing greater security challenges
The head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency ASIO has warned that the country will face greater threats from espionage, foreign…
Business
Analysts raise target prices, dividend estimates on UOB as they get positive on earnings outlook
Maybank forecasts return on equity to increase, thereby driving higher valuations ANALYSTS have raised their target prices for UOB after…