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Netanyahu Is Globally Isolated. The Sick Thing Is, He Revels in It.
Twenty or 15 years ago, maybe even 10, if you had told Israelis that by 2025 they would become ostracized, detested, and verging on being…
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Raskin Says Dems Must Use Funding Fight to Stop Trump’s Lawbreaking
Representative Jamie Raskin says congressional Democrats should not vote for any government funding bill that does not extend…
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The Union Leader Fighting to Defend Federal Workers
It used to be that a government job was the very definition of bland security. Land a role with the feds, and you knew you’d be safe. Your…
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The Lackluster Return of Spinal Tap
That The End Continues keeps going back to the primal scene for gags is fair enough: It’s rich terrain. There are so many callbacks,…
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Singapore stocks buck regional gains on Friday; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks closed lower on Friday (Sep 12), bucking gains in the region. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 11.58 points…
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Singapore boards are unprepared for future complexities: Piyush Gupta
Their role transcends beyond being a ‘policeman’, he says; they also need to be a ‘navigator’ and ‘shepherd’ Many corporate boards are…
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In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing
The late designer has left instructions for a 15% stake to be sold within 18 months Late designer Giorgio Armani in his will instructed…
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Trump Drug Boat Bombing Takes Darker Turn as Damning New Info Emerges
Questions are mounting about President Trump’s decision to bomb a small boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing all 11 people on board. The…
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Singapore's Carro eyes M&A, Australia foray ahead of potential dual listing
It will also be the first major automotive tech and commerce startup from Singapore to go public in the US Carro, South-east Asia’s…
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CEO egos must be kept in check to prevent them from becoming ‘emperors’: Ho Ching
Ho is conferred SID’s honorary fellowship in recognition of her ‘distinguished contributions to corporate governance and stewardship in…
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Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday (Sep 12), as chip-related stocks tracked Wall…
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DBS rally still has legs; it could scale new heights of over S$57 on robust dividend moves
It’s committed to S$0.24 annual core dividend step-up; while OCBC, UOB remain on payout ratios pegged to earnings, which could fluctuate…
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Hong Leong has ‘abundant opportunities’ for greater Shanghai, China collaboration: Kwek Leng Beng
These can include participating in the city’s government funds, with proceeds disbursed to companies in the high-tech innovation space or…
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SGX to launch index that tracks non-STI listcos: Chee Hong Tat
The STI is currently made up of the 30 largest companies by market capitalisation, but represents only a portion of SGX’s listed companies…
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SGX to launch index that tracks listcos beyond STI: Chee Hong Tat
The STI comprises the 30 largest companies by market capitalisation, but represents only a portion of SGX’s listed companies The Singapore…
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Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since…
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Meituan launches AI agent to boost food delivery business
Meituan has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent app that aims to boost its food delivery and local services business, as its…
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JPMorgan postpones ECB rate cut forecast to December after policy meeting
JPMORGAN now expects the European Central Bank to lower interest rates in December this year compared to its prior forecast of a…
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US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments, leave room for interventions
The United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to “market determined” exchange rates, while agreeing that foreign exchange…
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Petronas delivers first local sustainable aviation fuel to Malaysia Airlines
The announcement comes as the country looks to build domestic production, blending, and supply of SAF Malaysia’s state energy firm…
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Asia: Stocks surge into weekend with US rate cut ‘seemingly locked in’
ASIAN markets surged again on Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs data all but set in stone a…
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Trump administration moves to lift ruling that blocked removal of Fed Governor Cook
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday asked a federal appeals court to let Trump remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa…
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SK Hynix shares hit record with news of AI memory milestone
The Seoul-traded chipmaker, whose shares are up roughly 90% over the past year, is now worth close to US$170 billion SK Hynix’s stock…
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Yangzijiang Financial closes 7.4% higher amid heavy trading, hits record in intra-day trade
The company will be added to STI’s reserve list, comprising the five highest-ranking non-constituents of the index by market…