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Lectra Strengthens Governance with Two New Board Appointments to Drive AI-Focused Strategy
During its combined shareholders’ meeting on April 29, 2026, Lectra announced the appointment of Christophe Gégout and Fiorangelo…
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Adding Incineration to EU ETS Won’t Drive Landfilling, ZWE Reports
Including waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is unlikely to lead to increased landfilling across Europe,…
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'Spending more on gas than groceries:' Rising fuel prices drive more San Antonio families to the Food Bank amid Iran war
Rising gas prices are creating even more pressure on families already struggling to afford everyday essentials, which has led to a spike…
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Grab in black for first time as Q4 earnings drive full-year profit to US$268 million
Super app company announces US$500 million share buyback plan; acquires US-based digital financial services provider Stash Grab announced…
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Apac economies that gained from AI boom like Taiwan, Singapore drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea, China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the artificial…
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Apac economies like Taiwan, Singapore that gained from AI boom drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea and China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the…
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UOB, OCBC hit records, drive STI to all-time high
Shares of OCBC and UOB hit record highs on Friday (Jan 23), driving the Straits Times Index (STI) to an all-time peak. UOB surged as much…
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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
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GigaDevice jumps nearly 40% in Hong Kong debut amid China's chip self-sufficiency drive
Proceeds from the share sale will fund research and development as well as strategic and industry investments Shares of GigaDevice…
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French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes and EU trade deal
PARIS (AP) — French farmers steered some 350 tractors Tuesday over cobblestoned Paris avenues toward Parliament to protest low incomes and…
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Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of S$52,000 Rolex from Ocean Drive Home
A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the theft of a luxury watch from a residential unit along Ocean Drive, the police said.…
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Revitalised IPO market, policy tailwinds could drive STI past 5,000 by end-2026: analysts
Regional stocks also up, with Japan’s Nikkei index closing at all-time high of 52,518.08 points The Straits Times Index (STI) could breach…
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European stocks hit fresh record close as tech, staples drive post-holiday gains
Investor focus in this holiday-shortened week will be on Tuesday’s release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting…
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Ripple Leverages Japanese Banking Giants to Drive XRP Ledger Activity
XRP ETF surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum. Photo by BeInCrypto Ripple Labs is doubling down on its presence in Japan, drawing on longstanding…
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HTC bets its open AI strategy to drive smart glasses sales
The glasses support multiple platforms, letting users benefit from improvements by various models Taiwan’s HTC is betting its open…
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Video: Uber Clears Violent Felons to Drive
new video loaded: Uber Clears Violent Felons to Drive Our reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber’s guidelines allow people…
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AI, liquidity to drive Asia markets in 2026 amid US fiscal risks: Schroders
The technology sector remains the cornerstone of Schroders’ bullish thesis for the region In 2025, US fiscal and geopolitical headwinds…
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GST reductions and festive demand continue to drive Indian vehicle market up
India’s Light Vehicle (LV) wholesales rose by 23% month-on-month (MoM) in October to 537k units. Passenger Vehicles (PVs) increased by 23%…
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Singapore: 32-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Boon Lay Drive Knife Incident, Faces Weapons Charge
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a knife-related incident at Boon Lay Drive earlier this month, police said on…
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IBM accelerates cloud drive with US$11 billion Confluent deal as AI demand booms
Confluent provides technology needed to manage massive, real-time data streams for artificial intelligence models IBM said on Monday (Dec…
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Vietnam's Export Revenue Surpasses US$280 Billion as High-Value Goods Drive Growth
Vietnam recorded strong trade performance over the recent period, with export earnings exceeding US$280 billion, driven largely by…
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Industrials, automakers drive European shares higher at close
European shares closed higher on Thursday (Dec 4), led by industrials and automakers, as global risk appetite improved on elevated US rate…
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Singapore Cyclist, 39, Killed in Collision with Tower Transit Bus Along Admiralty Drive
A 39-year-old cyclist died on Saturday, November 29, after he was involved in an accident with a bus along Admiralty Drive, near Sembawang…
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Rate hikes drive Japan regional banks towards mergers to survive
The lenders are facing increased competition for deposits as an inexpensive funding source with interest rates rising, and new rivals such…