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China’s healthcare businesses wade into South-east Asia for cost-efficiency, growth
Beijing-based healthcare private equity firm with US$3.4 billion AUM aims to set up a fund for Chinese companies to expand into region…
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Kioxia market value set at 750 billion yen, Japan chipmaker to receive listing approval: sources
BAIN-BACKED Kioxia will have a market value of about 750 billion yen (S$6.5 billion) based on the indicative price for its initial public…
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Asia: Markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump
ASIAN markets were mixed on Thursday (Nov 21) as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left…
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Bitcoin climbs closer to US$100,000 on Trump’s support for crypto
BITCOIN closed in on the historic US$100,000 level, fuelled by optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s support for crypto heralds a…
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Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market
HYUNDAI Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday (Nov 20), pushing into a market for big family cars that global…
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Padres $50 Million Shortstop Predicted To Betray San Diego For Hated Rival
✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres are one of the bitterest rivalries in all of baseball. These…
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Diddy accusers' lawyer will name celebrity accusing him of "extortion"
Tony Buzbee, an attorney representing 120 people alleging sex crimes against Sean "Diddy" Combs, is going to file a lawsuit against the…
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Canada’s Manulife signs C$5.4 billion reinsurance deal to lower risk
CANADA’S Manulife Financial will reinsure C$5.4 billion (S$5.2 billion) of its reserves as it looks to transfer some risk from its…
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KPMG to spend US$100 million on AI partnership with Google Cloud
KPMG said on Wednesday (Nov 20) it would spend US$100 million over the next four years to bolster its enterprise artificial intelligence…
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Toucan’s on the Beach announces re-opening
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In its heyday, Toucan’s on the Beach brought in people from all over the region to enjoy shrimp, tuna, oysters,…
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McDonald’s readies new US value lineup to entice diners back
MCDONALD’S is launching a new US value platform in an attempt to woo budget-conscious diners. The new lineup, called McValue, includes an…
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Israel strikes hit south Lebanon, killing at least 9 people
Israel's army bombed targets near the coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon late Wednesday, killing at least nine people and wounding 65 others,…
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Maybank eyes Johor-Singapore SEZ for growth; targets 25% profit contribution from Singapore by 2027
The zone could generate a need for financing among companies – an area Maybank is eager to support THE upcoming Johor-Singapore Special…
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Data centres the standout performers among S-Reits in Q3; analysts have mixed views on the sector overall for Q4
Singapore-listed Reits report healthy operational performance, even as they face pressure from higher interest rates DATA centres turned…
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Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to…
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Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data
Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology —…
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Susan Smith: Killer Mom Denied Parole 30 Years After Drowning Her Sons and Then Spending Time in Jail Engaging In Sexual Activity with Multiple Men
A mother convicted of a notorious 1994 double murder has been denied parole after board members dismissed her insincere display of…
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Red Sox $50 Million Star Outfielder Projected To Cut Ties With BOS For Cubs
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Boston Red Sox are set to be very aggressive in free agency this winter. They're rumored to be in on…
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Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finnish authorities said Wednesday they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the…
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Eurozone banks are vulnerable to US funding squeeze: ECB
The growing dependence on US dollars and the stronger link between banks and non-banks pose risks to the eurozone’s financial system…
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At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least seven members of a Nigerian government protection agency are missing after their convoy was attacked by…
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Man has last laugh on thief who broke into car to steal wallet: "karma"
A man who had his car broken into and his wallet stolen has told Newsweek how he ended up having the last laugh on the thief. Musician and…
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Amos Group extends offer closing date to Dec 12
OFFSHORE oil and gas equipment manufacturer Amos Group on Wednesday (Nov 20) extended the deadline for shareholders to accept the offer…
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Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced the former head of the Islamic police in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu to 10 years…