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The Soft Power of BTS
The mega-popular K-pop stars have been on hiatus for nearly four years. Their new album, “Arirang,” tests the group’s staying power in the…
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Singapore bets on K-pop’s soft power for long-term tourism and branding gains
Upcoming BTS concerts expected to lift tourism, though economic impact may be shy of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour effect Exclusive concert…
Business
US stocks close higher fuelled by tech rally, soft inflation data
WALL Street’s main indexes closed higher on Thursday as a soft inflation report fed expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal…
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US economy in ‘soft landing’, though inflation won’t go away that quickly: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
Singapore has a ‘big chance’ to become a bigger financial hub in the coming years, he says in first visit to city-state since 2022 When…
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Thai prices hit near 4-month high; India prices ease on weak demand, soft rupee
Thailand’s 5% broken rice was quoted at US$370 per metric tonne, its highest since July 31 Thailand’s rice prices jumped to a near…
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Gold inches higher as soft US PPI data fuels rate cut bets; CPI in focus
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at its policy meeting next Wednesday Gold edged up on Thursday (Sep 11), as…
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Gold hovers near record high on US rate-cut hopes, soft dollar
Gold prices climbed to a more than four-month high on Tuesday (Sep 2), inching closer to the all-time high touched in April, supported by…
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Gold poised for monthly gain on soft dollar, US rate-cut hopes
GOLD prices were on track for a monthly rise on Friday after striking a more than one-month peak in the previous session, supported by an…
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Asian Stocks Hit Record High as Fed Meeting Looms; Oil Steady, Dollar Soft
Asian markets started the week strongly on Monday, supported by optimism over potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Japan's Nikkei added 0.9%…
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Gold firms as soft US data pressures dollar, fuels rate-cut bets
Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday (Aug 13), supported by a weaker US dollar after tame US inflation data cemented bets for an…
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New Zealand labour market remains soft, adds to rate-cut expectation
New Zealand’s jobless rate rose slightly in the second quarter as the labour market remained soft, supporting the view that the central…
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Gold edges higher as soft US data lifts safe-haven demand
Gold prices nudged higher on Thursday (Jun 5), as weaker-than-expected US economic data spurred demand for safe-haven assets, while market…
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Barry Blitt’s “Soft Landing”
For the cover of the May 26, 2025, issue, the artist Barry Blitt chose to depict President Donald J. Trump’s enthusiasm for any way that…
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Daisy Edgar-Jones Favors Soft Draping in Sleeveless Khaite Dress for ‘On Swift Horses’ Screening Red Carpet
Daisy Edgar-Jones joined members of the cast and creative team behind “On Swift Horses” for the film’s screening on Thursday in New York…
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Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft
US private equity firm Bain Capital said on Monday (Feb 17) it will not launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft, formally ending a takeover…
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F&N Q1 profit up 18.8% at S$52 million as soft drinks, beer sales jump
BEVERAGE maker F&N reported a net profit of S$52 million for the first quarter ended Dec 31, an 18.8 per cent increase from S$43.8 million…
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Titans HC Brian Callahan Goes on Epic NSFW Rant After Team is Called 'Soft'
The Tennessee Titans have had a tough 2024 season. The team is currently 3-11 on the season and has benched Will Levis for Mason Rudolph.…
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Bain and KKR battle for Fuji Soft heats up as Bain goes hostile
BAIN Capital said on Wednesday (Dec 18) it plans to launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft shares even without the backing of the Japanese…
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Foot Locker to emphasise newer Nike styles at stores amid soft demand for its shoes
FOOT Locker executives said on Wednesday (Dec 4) that they are working closely with Nike to emphasise its newer styles, including Vomero…
Business
IBM posts soft revenue growth as consulting woes continue
INTERNATIONAL Business Machines (IBM) reported underwhelming sales as the company grapples with a slowdown in consulting demand. Sales…
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Peru’s Chinese-built mega port to soft launch in late November with Shanghai route
PERU’S massive Chancay port, which authorities hope will become a major shipping hub for South America-Asia trade, will ship two container…
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Fuji Soft board supports KKR buyout offer: Nikkei
THE board of Japan’s Fuji Soft has decided to stick with a 558.4 billion yen (S$4.9 billion) buyout offer from KKR, the Nikkei newspaper…
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Bain makes binding offer for Fuji Soft, outbidding KKR by 7%
BAIN Capital made a binding takeover proposal for Fuji Soft as it seeks to outmaneuver private equity rival KKR, which has offered a lower…
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Mizuho buys ‘safe’ assets on risk that US soft landing fails
MIZUHO Financial Group is preparing for short-term market disruptions if investors’ predictions of a soft landing in the US prove wrong,…