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Sinners Makes History With Most Oscar Nominations Ever
“There’s a firm argument to be made that this art form, the Delta blues, is our country’s most important contribution to global popular…
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The Assembly Place’s IPO 35.5 times subscribed ahead of Catalist debut
Co-living operator The Assembly Place’s initial public offering (IPO) was 35.5 times subscribed on Thursday (Jan 22), ahead of its debut…
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Wall Street opens higher on tariff relief
stocks opened higher on Thursday (Jan 22), inching towards all-time highs, after President Donald Trump dialed back his threat of tariffs…
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Apple asks Indian court to stop antitrust body from seeking its financials
The US tech giant argues that being forced to comply now will defeat its main legal challenge against India’s penalty rules Apple has…
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Singapore unveils new framework to regulate autonomous AI agents
While agentic artificial intelligence may benefit the Republic’s digital economy, it also has vulnerabilities Singapore has launched a new…
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Singapore unveils new framework to rein in risks of autonomous AI agents
While agentic artificial intelligence may benefit the Republic’s digital economy, it also has its vulnerabilities Singapore has launched a…
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Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts
French banking group Société Générale is planning to cut 1,800 jobs in France by the end of 2027 as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation,…
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Jumbo Group takes 20% stake in Xi’an restaurant joint venture
Chill crab purveyor Jumbo Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) with a Chinese company to operate a restaurant in Xi’an. A Jumbo…
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Suntec Reit DPU jumps 23.2% for H2 on stronger operational performance, lower financing costs
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) recorded a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0388 for the second half-year ended Dec 31, 2025.…
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Keppel secures 25-year fibre pair deal on Bifrost Cable System with global telco
Keppel has signed a binding term sheet with a global telecommunications company to lease a fibre pair on the Bifrost Cable System for 25…
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California Flirts with Economic Suicide | National Review
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Detroit Man Admits to Killing Neurosurgeon with Whom He Had a Sexual Relationship
A Wayne County man accused of killing a Detroit neurosurgeon pleaded guilty on Wednesday to second-degree murder. Desmond Burks, 35, also…
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Prudential pays RM1.5 billion to raise stake in Malaysia unit to 70%
The insurer currently holds a 51% interest while local partner Detik Ria owns the rest Prudential will pay RM1.5 billion (S$483 million)…
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BlackRock’s HPS invests US$50 million in Malaysia’s Teleport for Asia debut
Investment Partners has invested US$50 million in Malaysian logistics firm Teleport, marking the global private credit firm’s first deal…
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S-Reits to shine in Q4 as lower interest rates fuel returns
Some market watchers believe Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) could have a strong run, potentially outshining the…
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Australia watchdog orders audit of Airwallex on suspected compliance miss
The former has concerns that the fintech’s transaction monitoring programme is not attuned to the full range of risks it faces Australia’s…
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Alibaba plans IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head: sources
As a first step, Alibaba plans to restructure the unit as a business partly owned by employees Alibaba Group Holding is preparing to list…
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Old protest video misrepresented as Iranians rejoicing at 'elimination of hijab law'
As people poured onto the streets in mass protests in Iran, a video of a woman dancing and throwing her headscarf on a bonfire was shared…
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Temasek-backed fizzy drinks maker Chi Forest considers Hong Kong IPO: sources
The drinks manufacturer has held early talks with potential advisers about the share sale Chi Forest, a maker of low-calorie sparkling…
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Hong Kong’s Sogo Mall operator seeks HK$8 billion loan refinancing
Lenders have paused earnings checks for Lifestyle International as it seeks to refinance Hong Kong mall operator Lifestyle International…
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Private credit & buyout firms: Valuations under pressure
Higher base rates are challenging borrowers’ ability to fulfil interest burdens There are signs of more pressure on private credit loans…
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Leaked Photos Show Devastation Inside Rooms of Four Idaho University Students Killed by Bryan Kohberger
Newly released crime scene photos give a chilling look inside the off-campus home where four University of Idaho students were brutally…
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China, Indonesia, Malaysia top Changi Airport markets in 2025; total passenger traffic hits record
China, Indonesia and Malaysia were Changi Airport’s top passenger markets in 2025, the airport operator said on Thursday (Jan 22), amid a…
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Centurion ecosystem: CAReit initiation & parent upgrade
Analysts are turning bullish on the Centurion ecosystem, with CGS International (CGSI) initiating coverage on the newly listed Centurion…