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Beijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta
The swift scrutiny shows fears Manus’ sale could spur more tech stars to follow the same path It took just 10 days for Meta’s acquisition…
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Heineken’s Van den Brink to step down as CEO
Dutch brewer Heineken said on Monday (Jan 12) its chief executive officer (CEO) Dolf van den Brink will step down on May 31, after nearly…
Culture
Golden Globe Awards 2026: Best, Worst, and Fun Moments from 83rd Annual Star-Studded Ceremony
Golden Globe Awards 2026, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, became a platform for some big moments, surprises, and standouts. Sweet couple…
Business
UBS rejects proposed Swiss bank rules, moots less costly alternatives
The lender warns the proposal would add huge costs and threaten the continuation of its successful business model UBS on Monday (Jan 12)…
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China battery shares drop on plan to cut export tax rebates
From April, discounts on 22 battery-related goods will be cut from 9% to 6%, with a complete removal planned from 2027 Chinese battery…
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South Korea makes checks on increasing US dollar deposits as won falls
South Korean authorities summoned seven local banks last week to question them about increasing US dollar deposits, officials and bank…
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Xpeng hires banks for flying car unit IPO in Hong Kong: sources
Xpeng Aeroht’s first mass-produced flying vehicle is scheduled for customer delivery in late 2026 Xpeng has hired banks to work on an…
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U-Haul Truck Plows into Massive Crowd of Iranian Protesters in LA as Driver Is Arrested after Being Attacked by Demonstrators
Panic broke out at a pro-Iranian freedom rally in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon when a speeding U-Haul truck carrying a blunt…
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HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
The bank has focused its growth efforts on regions such as Asia and the Middle East HSBC is opening an asset management business in the…
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Europe and China’s feud over chips is reaching a breaking point
An effort by Europe to stand up to China and retain local technology is approaching a breaking point. In a fight over a critical link in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Josh O’Connor Brand Ambassador
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Add Josh O’Connor to the growing list of Dior brand ambassadors. The English actor is a longtime friend and muse of…
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EXCLUSIVE: For the Next Show, Jacquemus Is Returning to the Picasso Museum
ENCORE, ENCORE: It seems that Simon Porte Jacquemus never met a lemon, beach umbrella — or a museum — he didn’t like. To wit: For his next…
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Texas Middle School Teacher Accused of Raping Her 14-Year-Old Student in Walmart Parking Lot While Two Others were Seated in the Back
A former Agua Dulce middle school teacher is accused of having inappropriate relationships with her former students. Jaden Renee Charles,…
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Returns generated by GIC, Temasek ‘reasonable and within expectations’: Jeffrey Siow
He says Temasek operates mainly as a ‘bottom-up investor’, while GIC’s mandate is to preserve the international purchasing power of the…
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Bill Ackman Makes $10,000 Donation to Fundraiser Supporting ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Who Shot and Killed Renee Nicole Good
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman is believed to have donated $10,000 toward a fundraising effort to support ICE agent Jonathan…
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US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union THE US will host…
Culture
Golden Globe Awards 2026 Complete Winners List
Golden Globe Awards 2026 winners were announced on Sunday, January 11, by a star-studded lineup of celebrities. The Studio, The Pitt, and…
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Australia to prioritise antimony, gallium, rare earths in A$1.2 billion reserve
Australia will prioritise antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its A$1.2 billion (S$1 billion) strategic reserve, it said…
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Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% this year
The new target is lower than the 16% the bank initially set for 2025 before raising it during the year Vietnam’s central bank has cut its…
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Gold, silver notch record highs on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets
Gold broke through US$4,600/ounce for the first time on Monday (Jan 12), while silver also jumped to an all-time high, bolstered by…
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Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies
Since the 2010 scare, the Japanese government and private companies have built stockpiles of the minerals A Japanese mining ship departed…
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Invest in 3 safe haven assets as geopolitical tensions rise, the Singdollar is one: UOB
The bank has identified gold, the Japanese yen, and the Singapore dollar as good defensive bets Rising geopolitical risks are amplifying…
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Budget 2026: SBF, PwC jointly propose centralised digital IP registry, expanding JS-SEZ to include Indonesia
The expanded JS-SEZ could create a more integrated and attractive proposition for global investors, say SBF and PwC Developing Singapore…
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Stocks to watch: SGX, Nam Lee
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 12): Source link