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Buyer of Shell’s refinery has set aside US$2 billion for Singapore investments; more deals on the way
Aster is betting on ‘strategic resilience’ as it invests through the oil and gas down cycle Energy and chemicals player Aster has set…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$100 billion in 2025: e-Conomy report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$135 billion in 2025: report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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Olympics Set to Ban All Transgender Athletes from Competing in All Female Games Events from LA 2028: Report
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is getting ready to ban transgender women from participating in all women's sporting categories,…
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US: Wall Street set for weekly declines as concerns over economy, tech valuations weigh
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Friday (Nov 7), and were set for sharp weekly declines, as concerns about the economy and…
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EXCLUSIVE: Lee Debuts First Men’s Shoe Line, Set to Expand Into Women’s Footwear Next Year
Lee is jumping into the men’s footwear game. After inking a licensing agreement with U.S. footwear manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer…
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Vietnam Set for Stronger 2025 Growth as Standard Chartered Lifts Forecast to 7.5%
Standard Chartered Bank has raised its forecast for Vietnam's economic growth in 2025 to 7.5 per cent, up from the earlier projection of…
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India is set to triple rare earth magnets plan to 70 billion rupees
Several overseas suppliers have expressed interest in providing rare earth materials to the South Asian nation India plans to almost…
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Japanese semicon photomask maker Tekscend breaks ground on new Singapore plant, set to create 60 jobs
New plant will be fully operation end-2026 or early 2027; aims to serve customers in Singapore, Malaysia and India Tekscend Photomask…
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Gold rises on bargain hunting and US rate cut, set for monthly gain
Traders have scaled back bets that the Fed will cut rates again at its next policy meeting on Dec 10 after remarks from Fed chair Jerome…
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Chinese financials’ earnings growth set to outpace wider market
Optimism on bank stocks is rising, as improved bottom lines bolster the chance for better returns for investors China’s financial sector…
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Nvidia set to become first US$5 trillion firm as AI rally extends
Nvidia is on track to become the first US$5 trillion company as chief executive officer Jensen Huang’s spree of deals around the world…
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Philippine peso poised for rebound as holiday remittances set to arrive
The currency has come under pressure following Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ unexpected cut in the benchmark interest rate in early October…
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iFast soars 8.2% to all-time high on robust Q3 earnings; set to hit record net inflows for 2025
Counter hits S$9.99 in early trading before shedding some gains to trade over 6% up in late morning Shares of digital wealth management…
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Monica Barbaro Adds Bling to Mule Trend on the ‘One Night Only’ Set in New York
Monica Barbaro is gearing up to enter the rom-com world alongside Callum Turner. The pair are set to star in “One Night Only,” and filming…
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Singapore: Flash Floods Reported in Ubi as Thundery Showers Set to Continue in Late October
Heavy rain on Friday afternoon, October 17, led to flash floods along Ubi Avenue 1, prompting authorities to advise motorists and…
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G7 set to discuss joint response to China curbs on rare earths
The latest spat between the world’s two largest economies has rattled markets in recent days Finance chiefs from the Group of Seven (G7)…
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In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships
The stated purpose of the American port fees is to address Chinese dominance of the global shipping sector and provide an incentive for…
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Thailand’s Delta shares set to drop as exchange imposes curbs
The stock has more than tripled in price from its April low, boosted by optimism over its role as maker of components for…
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Israel set to release terrorist behind Ramallah lynching of two reservists, murder of teen
Jihad A-Karim Azziz Rom was sentenced to life for Yuri Gushchin murder plus an additional 20 years for his role in the killing of the two…
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Global Resale Market Set to Grow to $360 Billion by 2030, Says BCG
PARIS — The global resale market for fashion and luxury goods is continuing to soar, projected to reach between $320 billion and $360…
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LNG demand for ships set to at least double by 2030 globally
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel will at least double by 2030 as abundant supply and rising emissions regulations…
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China approves Japan's Mizuho to set up securities firm in Beijing
Mizuho joins a growing list of global financial institutions allowed to wholly own securities branches in China China’s securities…
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HSBC adviser who criticised the US is set to join China’s AIIB
The process is ongoing and there’s no certainty Cowper-Coles will accept the role HSBC Holdings’ former head of public affairs, who once…