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CLI-backed SC Capital starts work on US$600 million first phase of Osaka data centre
The 100MW facility in a prime location will have direct access to robust power infrastructure and major network routes Singapore-based…
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Philippines eyes easing IPO float rules to lure firms like GCash
Companies will be required to keep certain minimum public float levels after listing The Philippines’ securities regulator plans to relax…
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Low temperatures in the single digits tonight & a mild weekend forecast
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- An arctic cold front passed through the twin tiers this afternoon, causing very frigid temperatures to persist…
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China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since…
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Judge blocks Trump firings at State Department, says spending bill prohibits cuts right now
A federal judge put a stop to the State Department's plans to fire some employees, ruling late Thursday that the new stopgap spending law…
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Asian markets mixed ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut
Focus is now on the release later Friday of the personal consumption expenditures index Asian markets struggled into the weekend on Friday…
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VinFast to invest US$500 million in India to expand manufacturing
The company plans to increase production to 150,000 annually within a year and double it in the next three years VinFast Auto, Vietnam’s…
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IDF shoots terrorist who crossed Yellow Line, 'posed threat' to forces on the ground
The military confirmed that soldiers from the IDF's 7th Brigade hit the terrorist after opening fire in order to remove the threat posed.…
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Singapore, Malaysia to ramp up cross-border taxi quota to 500 per country
Singapore and Malaysia will gradually increase the quota for licensed cross-border taxis to 500, from the current level of 200 per…
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Gold steady as rising yields offset dollar weakness; PCE data eyed
Gold prices held steady on Friday (Dec 5), as rising US Treasury yields offset support from a weaker US dollar, while markets awaited US…
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The reluctant heiress who saved her father’s agriculture empire
Amid mounting losses, Liu Chang instilled a “wartime culture”. “I’M NOT like the heroes of the founding generation, I don’t have a story,…
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Rachel Zoe Is Back on Bravo—and So Is Her Fab Vintage Style
The only thing better than meeting a whole new cast of Real Housewives? When a familiar face is thrown back into the Bravo universe.…
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Scientists sound alarm over rapidly emerging threat thousands of miles away — here's what you need to know
At both the North and South Poles, ice is rapidly melting. Research has emphasized that this isn't just an issue impacting the Arctic…
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Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it
The humans controlling the droids have them repeat each task over and over, as a computer system logs their every move Home economics…
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Immigration officers arrest Harvard professor who fired BB gun outside synagogue
Homeland Security said Thursday it had made an immigration arrest of a Harvard Law School professor who fired a BB gun outside a synagogue…
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Capella, Micron, DHL, ST Telemedia: Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third,…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong, Sunpower, Wee Hur, Nordic
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 5): CapitaLand Ascott Trust…
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How cold did it get Wednesday night?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A burst of arctic air dropped our lows to below zero last night in KELOLAND. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen…
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Big shift in AI stock trade drives hunt for new stars in Asia
Rather than completely abandon the AI trade, investors are moving to other stocks The hunt is on for new Asian equity winners from the…
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IDF, Border Police arrest terrorists, weapons dealers in Kalkilya counterterrorism op.
During the operation, soldiers also shot and killed a terrorist who "hurled a suspicious object" at them. The IDF, Israel Police, and…
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Alvin Ailey’s Opening Night Gala Ushered in a New Chapter
The program opened with a rendition of Blink of An Eye, featuring a live violin solo by Grammy Award-winning virtuoso Melissa White. “This…
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Jessie Buckley Proves a Black and White Wardrobe Is Far From Boring
We’re still a long way off from the 2026 Oscars, but Jessie Buckley is already earning Best Actress buzz for Hamnet. Buckley has declined…
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed…
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US plans more stakes in minerals companies, Trump official says
Critical minerals such as gallium and cobalt are used in products ranging from iPhones to industrial magnets The US government plans to…