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Australian biotech giant CSL to spin off vaccine unit Seqirus, cut 15% of workforce
While the Melbourne-based company employs around 32,000 people, no firm number was put on the job cuts Australian biotech giant CSL said…
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SHOCKING: Giant Octopus Attacks Young Boy at Texas Aquarium, Stares at Him from Glass Tank
In a shocking incident, an Octopus attacked a boy, 6, at the San Antonio Aquarium in Texas while the child was observing it at an…
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Philippine energy giant Citicore Renewable eyes Cambodia, Myanmar after Pertamina deal
Philippines-listed Citicore Renewable Energy (CREC) is making its regional play while the sun shines, powered by a recent tie-up with…
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Indonesian oil giant Chandra Asri buys 11.9% stake in Hiap Seng Industries; shares up 58.3%
Future partnerships between both companies could be on the horizon, says Hiap Seng Industries Indonesian petrochemical producer Chandra…
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Hiap Seng shares soar 75% after Indonesian oil giant Chandra Asri buys 11.9% stake
Shares end Wednesday at multi-year high of S$0.021; future partnership between both companies could be on the horizon, says Hiap Seng CEO…
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China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake: report
Chinese officials have told BlackRock, MSC and Hutchison that if Cosco is left out of the deal, Beijing would take steps to block…
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Flavour and scent giant IFF’s digital immersion hub charts the path to Asian senses
Flavours and fragrances are key to the Asian experience, as industry giant International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) would have you know.…
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Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminium giant
[LONDON/SINGAPORE] Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminium industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the…
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EDB, US aerospace giant RTX sign MOU to invest, partner in AI and skills development
The deal, which details a 10-year road map to further long-term strategic collaboration, affirms Singapore’s role as a key hub for RTX’s…
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Malaysia’s oil giant Petronas looks abroad to help cut production costs
Petroliam Nasional (Petronas), Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company, is looking to expand output from more affordable assets abroad…
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Private assets giant Brookfield expects alternative investments to replace public markets in 25 years
Bruce Flatt, the billionaire chief executive officer of Toronto-based Brookfield, is understandably bullish on the prospects of…
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Giant ‘Doomsday’ Fish Washes Up on Popular Beach in Australia
Sybil Robertson wasn’t expecting to confront an existential concept when she took her pup for his daily walk on Ocean Beach in Tasmania,…
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Rescued giant moths emerge from cocoons in Mexico's sprawling capital
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two moths the size of a hand, their wings patterned with brown and pink around four translucent sections, mate for…
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Japanese gas tanker giant Mitsui OSK sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels
Mitsui OSK Lines, owner of the world’s largest fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers, said it is hard to buy Chinese vessels for the…
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Chinese food delivery giant Meituan net profit up 46.2% in first quarter
The company controls nearly 70% of China’s delivery market, but rising competition could drive up costs and squeeze margins, analysts say…
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China EV battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong IPO positive for mainland listings: Morningstar
Chinese electric vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) seemed poised for a winning start in its…
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Scientists rubbish claims of 'giant structures' underneath Egyptian pyramids
Online claims of "large underground structures" discovered under Egypt's famed pyramids of Giza are unfounded, experts in the field say.…
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Cold Storage, Giant in Singapore to focus on ‘superior’ customer service, elevated offerings: buyer Macrovalue
As the acquirer reaps economies of scale from larger import volumes, consumers can expect cheaper prices and a wider range of products in…
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DFI could offer a special dividend after selling Cold Storage, Giant and other units: CGSI
could potentially issue a special dividend of following its divestment of its Singapore food business to South-east Asian retail…
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Cold Storage, Giant customers can expect cheaper products, more variety after takeover, buyer says
Customers of Cold Storage and Giant can expect more value for money, a greater variety of merchandise and new outlets following the sale…
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Malaysia’s palm oil giant FGV expects higher profit margins in 2025
MALAYSIAN palm oil planter FGV Holdings said on Friday (Feb 28) it expected higher profit margins in 2025, boosted by improved…
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Indonesia, home to giant gold mine, launches bullion banking
INDONESIA has launched its first bullion banks in a bid to draw tonnes of privately held gold into the financial system of South-east…
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Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources…
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Mermaid Performer Recalls Giant Fish Biting Her Head in Aquarium Exhibit: 'I Didn't Understand What Was Going on' (Exclusive)
A Russian mermaid performer, who went viral after a fish in the aquarium tank she was swimming in attacked her, is speaking out after the…