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Mercedes-Benz offloads Nissan stake for US$325 million
The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire stake in Japan’s Nissan Motor for US$324.65 million, a source with…
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I Visit Israel Every Summer. I’ve Never Seen Hopelessness Like This.
“So, if you are a friend of Israel abroad … I tell my American friends, Jewish and non-Jewish, if you are a friend, a true friend of…
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Trump’s Intel Deal: Also Very Fascist
Before I answer that question, let’s pause to savor how much Trump’s allies are squirming over this. The United States Chamber of…
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Trump’s Got Some Unconstitutional Ideas About Flag Burning
Trump apparently disagrees and hopes to enforce Section 700(b) against future flag-burners. “And what the penalty will be is that if you…
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Keppel to start arbitration against Seatrium for S$68.4 million related to Brazil corruption probe
Seatrium says it is seeking legal advice and will defend the claim ‘vigorously’ Asset manager Keppel is starting arbitration proceedings…
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HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
has been fined HK$4.2 million (S$692,427) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The…
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Escalating Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented…
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Trump’s Fury Erupts in Many Directions, Unnerving Experts: “Insanity!”
In recent days, President Trump has reached new levels of emboldenment when it comes to his ongoing authoritarian takeover. He’s raging at…
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South Korea bets US$150 billion on reviving troubled US shipbuilding to woo Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is leaning on promises to “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” during his first official US trip,…
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Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is…
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Suzuki Motor to invest US$8 billion in India over next 5 to 6 years
It will increase production, launch new models and defend its market share in the world’s third-largest car market [HANSALPUR, India]…
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A*Star biotech spin-off Mirxes trims losses to US$28.4 million as top line grows
Higher revenue is driven by increased contributions from its early detection and precision multi-omics segment Local biotech startup…
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Great Eastern sets sights on expanding high-net-worth capabilities, doubling new business value
Great Eastern Life – the oldest and longest-established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia – has signalled plans to…
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China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300%
China has more than quadrupled its exports of steel in semi-finished form so far this year, adding to an unprecedented flood of the metal…
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BYD ships first made-in-Thailand EVs to Europe
Just over a year after Chinese auto giant BYD invested nearly half a billion dollars in a new plant in Thailand’s Rayong province, the…
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Hyundai to lift US investment to US$26 billion after Lee visit
Hyundai Motor Group will increase its investment in the US to US$26 billion to 2028, as it seeks to expand autos, steel and robotics…
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Mastercard appoints Richard Wormald as new president for Asia-Pacific
Mastercard announced on Tuesday (Aug 26) that Richard Wormald, who is currently division president, Australasia at the company, will be…
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Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Thomson Medical, Marco Polo Marine
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Aug 26): Frasers Property, Frasers…
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US appeals court orders SEC to review short-selling rules
A US appeals court ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to assess the economic impact of President Joe Biden-era rules…
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Talent a key priority for new GXS Bank CEO Lai Pei Si
It has been some two months since Lai Pei Si took over as chief executive officer of digital bank GXS Bank on Jun 1, and she is making…
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US: Stocks slide as investors await Nvidia earnings
Wall Street’s major indexes lost ground on Monday ahead of AI chip giant Nvidia’s earnings report, which is due midweek. The Dow Jones…
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Illinois’ JB Pritzker Rages Against Trump’s Fascist Takeover Plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker slammed President Donald Trump for planning to bring National Guard troops to Chicago while defunding…
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Florida Outright Refuses to Shut Down “Alligator Alcatraz”
Florida apparently has no intention of shutting down Alligator Alcatraz. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that the…
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Trump Finally Admits the Truth About His Takeover of Blue Cities
“I think I’m going to be filing a lawsuit pretty soon and I think we’re going to be very successful in it. We’re going to be filing it…