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DayOne Data Centers seeks US$2 billion in upsized funding deal: sources
The data-centre operator may reach a valuation of about US$10 billion after the potential fundraising Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers…
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McQueen Resort 2026 Collection
For Seán McGirr's cool—and accomplished—McQueen resort collection, all razor sharp tailoring, heiress portrait necklines, and tartan, he…
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HSBC’s long-term vision questioned after Nelson appointment
Nelson’s elevation comes as a surprise after HSBC’s yearlong hunt for external candidates HSBC’s appointment of Brendan Nelson as chairman…
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STI slips 0.4% amid fears of US economy slowdown
Across the broader market, decliners edge out gainers 259 to 256 after 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands The…
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Looking for a 2026 Jewellery Refresh? This Elevated But Elegant Collection Is It
From an elegant stack of rings to stand-out abstract earrings, there’s nothing that polishes an outfit like jewellery. And with 2026 just…
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Angry Trump Unravels over 2026 Woes as GOP Panic Grows: “Flashing Red”
Democrats are running in the 2026 midterms on “affordability.” This week, Trump unleashed several angry, wild-eyed rants about their…
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My Friends Always Say I Look Expensive When I Travel—11 Chic, Elevated Staples I Rely On
Travelling home for Christmas has become something I look forward to every year, not just because I finally get to hug my family after…
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UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Norway's Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik, left, and Britain's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey shake hands during the…
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Cambricon aims to triple chip output to replace Nvidia in China
The company is preparing to deliver half a million artificial intelligence accelerators in 2026 Cambricon Technologies plans to more than…
Fashion
Everyone With Good Taste Is Warming Up Their Fall Outfits With This Cozy Trend
A lot of things that are comfy—sweatpants, Ugg boots, pajamas—are only semi-acceptable to wear in company. This makes me sad on a daily…
Business
AI-generated footage falsely linked to Ethiopian volcanic eruption
A volcano in northeastern Ethiopia erupted for the first time in almost 12,000 years in November 2025, but a dramatic video of smoke and…
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Hepmil founders chose Publicis acquisition over fresh funding round, citing M&A risks
Karl Mak, the startup’s CEO and co-founder, says the team was not confident of executing its own M&A deals While planning for its next…
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McQueen Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
For Sean McGirr’s cool—and accomplished—McQueen pre-fall collection, all razor sharp tailoring, heiress portrait necklines, and tartan, he…
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ExxonMobil to permanently shut one steam cracker in Singapore from March: sources
The shutdown of the plant, which opened in 2002, is expected to be complete by June ExxonMobil plans to wind down operations at the older…
Fashion
I've Been Waiting All Year for This New Perfume Launch—Here's Why
My name's Grace, and I'm obsessed with trying the best perfumes. If you didn't know, every month I round up the hottest new perfumes on…
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Move Over, Sweatpants—Chic Frequent Flyers Always Wear These Travel Outfits Instead
This year, I’ve been logging more miles on the airplane than usual, which has caused me to evaluate my airport outfits more closely. I’ve…
Fashion
The Trend That Will Make Denim Look Very 2026 Instead of 2025
You hear this saying a lot when you become a parent: Two things can be true at once. The same can be said for fashion. Currently, we're…
Culture
Rio Tinto outlines plan to cut costs, raise productivity at strategy day
[MELBOURNE/LONDON] Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to focus on divestments and productivity growth at his first strategy day on…
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India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up
India’s central bank will tolerate a weaker rupee as the country’s external sector confronts multiple headwinds including a wider trade…
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Data centres are expensive. Reits are ‘powerful tools’ to raise capital - and Singapore benefits
Data centres are expensive - to construct and to operate, as they are also power-guzzling. Amid the AI boom, as demand from hyperscalers…
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Data centres are expensive. Reits are ‘powerful tools’ to raise capital – and Singapore is benefiting
Data centres are projected to need US$6.7 trillion in global investments to keep up with computing power demand by 2030 Data centres are…
Fashion
5 Ways Minimalists Are Wearing Their Favourite Jeans Right Now
It stands as a testament to the power of minimalism that I, a self-confessed maximalist, hold a simple jeans-and-T-shirt look as one of…
Business
Labour mobility, reframed: Uzbekistan’s new model for managed migration
In most European contexts, the word “migration” refers mostly to people arriving from abroad. In Uzbekistan, it refers to citizens who…
Business
Germany's federal and state governments negotiate funding plans
Germany's federal and state governments are set to negotiate the distribution of public funds and the cost of new legislation. At a…