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Shippers not expected to pay higher freight rates because of US port fees: Bimco
This is because more than half of the Chinese-built ships are below a stipulated size or are US-owned, and several liner operators have…
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Our Family’s Favorite Fall Recipes - Southern Curls & Pearls
Fall weather is in full force and I’m all for the cold temperatures because they bring out some delicious fall meals. We love to cook…
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Singapore stocks track regional decline; STI down 0.4%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 310 to 276, after 1.7 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands Local…
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Nestle bows out of initiative to reduce dairy’s climate impact
Less than two years ago, a group of the world’s biggest food companies, including Nestle, Danone and Kraft Heinz, announced a major…
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Chinese 450 billion yuan optics firm Innolight weighs Hong Kong listing: sources
Zhongji Innolight, a Chinese maker of optical communication modules and devices, is considering a listing in Hong Kong, according to…
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Industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise to offer 21.6 million shares at S$0.58 apiece in mainboard listing
Post-IPO, Soon Hock will have a share capital of 310.6 million shares, taking its market cap to an estimated S$180.1 million Industrial…
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Thai central bank unexpectedly holds rates, trims growth forecast
Policymakers leave the door open to more easing if the glum outlook for the economy deteriorates further Thailand’s central bank left its…
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Temasek-backed Foundation Healthcare mulls US$300 million Singapore IPO: sources
Foundation Healthcare, backed by Temasek Holdings, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the medical group at…
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Australia’s central bank swings to A$11 billion profit, again skips paying dividend to government
The RBA’s equity position improves, led by valuation gains on its gold holdings Australia’s central bank swung to an accounting profit…
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SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics arm in US$5.4 billion deal
SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire ABB’s industrial robots unit at an enterprise value of almost US$5.4 billion, reflecting the Japanese…
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SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business in US$5.4 billion deal
SoftBank Group said on Wednesday (Oct 8) it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a US$5.4 billion…
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Crypto race to tokenise stocks raises investor protection flags
The industry is divided over which regulations apply to stock tokens, and investor rights and protections vary A race by crypto companies…
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Australia launches A$600 million rescue of Glencore copper smelter
The country’s metals processing sector has also been under pressure from high energy and labour costs Australia announced a A$600 million…
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Gold is booming. From mega vaults to discreet transport, who are the key players in Singapore?
Gold surged into uncharted territory on Wednesday (Oct 8), opening above US$4,000 an ounce for the first time, in a year that has seen it…
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SkillsFuture trainers to be banned from using third-party marketing from Dec 1
However, marketing and promotion are allowed under collaborations with designated intermediaries Training providers registered under…
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RBNZ surprises with larger rate cut, sparking currency drop
Growth has been tepid since a deep recession in 2024 despite the the central bank’s aggressive easing cycle New Zealand’s central bank cut…
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Gold prices hit record high, nears US$4,000 per ounce mark on safe-haven demand
Gold prices climbed to an all-time high on Wednesday (Oct 8), nearing the crucial US$4,000-per-ounce level, bolstered by economic and…
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Intel to reveal tech details on forthcoming PC chip: sources
The Panther Lake chips are the company’s high-end mobile processors that are typically included in more expensive laptops Intel plans to…
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Europe: Luxury rebound in France cushions European stock losses amid turmoil
European stocks slipped on Tuesday (Oct 7), dragged down by healthcare and bank shares, while a luxury-led rebound in France kept regional…
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Mercedes posts worst quarterly China sales since 2016 as demand crisis deepens
Mercedes-Benz Group’s China sales tumbled 27 per cent in the third quarter to their lowest level in almost a decade as luxury demand in…
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Info-Tech Systems’ CFO to resign, shortly after SGX mainboard listing
Gan Lai Thong’s last day in the role will be Dec 31, 2025; no replacement announced yet The chief financial officer (CFO) of software…
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StarHub prices S$200 million perpetual securities at 3.35%
Net proceeds from the issue will be used to finance the group’s general corporate funding requirements and investments StarHub has priced…
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US: Wall Street opens higher as Fed cues awaited
WALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday (Oct 7), a day after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record closing highs, with focus…
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Yen, euro extend slide against US dollar as politics calls the shots
Political developments drove currency markets again on Tuesday (Oct 7) with the yen falling to a two-month low after Sanae Takaichi’s…