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Asia: Markets creep up as investors await key speech
ASIAN markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future…
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Aircraft toilets could be key to tackling ‘silent pandemic’, scientists say
Testing aircraft toilet waste could help track the global spread of drug-resistant superbugs, which is often referred to as the “silent…
Business
Thailand’s central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps, as expected
Thailand’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months as it looks to…
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US: Stocks slump ahead of key US inflation report
Wall Street stocks tumbled on Monday on investor trepidation ahead of key US inflation data, despite news reports that President Donald…
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Asia: Markets waver to start key week for trade, US data
ASIAN markets mostly rose on Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for…
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US regulators to play key role in next crypto, bank fight
[WASHINGTON, DC] A major battle between crypto firms and traditional lenders over interest and bank charter applications is poised to be…
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Virality-Driven Beauty Brands Are Reshaping the Industry, but Sustaining Momentum Remains Key Challenge
A report by Spate and YipitData shows that TikTok-fueled momentum is translating into meaningful share gains for a cohort of next-gen…
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South-east Asia’s key currencies set to strengthen in H2 2025 despite rate cuts
Investors are expected to favour major South-east Asian currencies, with economists projecting continued gains against the US dollar…
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Global Stocks Dip Ahead of Trump's Tariff Deadline and Key Central Bank Decisions
Investors around the world retreated from the stock market on Friday to lock in profits after a strong week. The MSCI global stock index…
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RHB Bank’s Singapore unit key to regional growth plan, targets
Singapore, part of Malaysia’s fourth-biggest banking group RHB, will be key in driving its regional expansion plans and help meet targets…
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Micron sees new Singapore plant as key in plan to meet rising demand for AI-enabling chips
A new will underpin Micron Technology’s plans to produce advanced semiconductors needed for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The…
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US Federal Reserve releases plan to relax key bank capital rule
The US Federal Reserve unveiled plans to roll back an important capital rule that big banks have said limits their ability to hold more…
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Philippines cuts key rate again as inflation stays below target
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its overnight target reverse repurchase rate to 5.25% on Thursday The Philippine central bank…
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Apac data centre boom straining power grids; reliability key to site selection: report
Surging demand in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) for data centres and other energy-intensive sectors is starting to weigh on power systems across…
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India focuses on growth with larger-than-expected 50 bps cut in key rate; slashes reserve ratio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points on Friday, a third consecutive reduction,…
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US: Wall Street opens higher as investors focus on trade, key jobs data
stock indexes opened higher on Thursday (Jun 5) after signs of tariff negotiations between the US and China, while investors looked ahead…
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Toyota to take key supplier private in US$33 billion deal
Toyota Motor will take forklift-maker Toyota Industries private in a US$33 billion deal, the companies said on Tuesday (Jun 3), a landmark…
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Trump Officials Leave Out One Key Detail on Colorado Attack Suspect
Of the 1,461 arrests made as part of Operation Patriot, only 790 individuals—or roughly 54 percent—had criminal convictions or charges.…
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‘Ensuring a Safe and Secure Shopping Environment Is Key for Retailers,’ NRF Says
A shooting at the Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, Conn. that injured five individuals is the latest incident at a shopping mall involving…
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Tesla Loses Key Status Marker as Elon Musk Backlash Ramps Up
In March, Musk walked into what he understood to be an ambush, facing heated backlash from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Veterans…
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China’s central bank cuts two key rates to historic lows
China’s central bank on Tuesday (May 20) cut two key interest rates to historic lows, as Beijing battles to stimulate its economy amid…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ $2.4 Billion Deal for Foot Locker Could Be Big Boon for Nike + More Key Takeaways
On the heels of Skechers’ $9 billion go-private deal last week, all eyes are now on Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s $2.4 billion move to buy…
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Singtel’s new 5G+ Priority plans are key for its premium customer push
Premium customers remain top of mind for Singtel with new 5G+ Priority plans. The new plans promising faster streaming speeds and priority…
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Zalando Grows Sales and Users in Q1, Named TikTok Shop’s Logistics Partner in Key Markets
PARIS – Zalando‘s ecosystem strategy is paying off with a strong first quarter, rebounding from losses in 2024. In the three months to…