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Drew & Napier, Withers to collaborate on claims against Switzerland over Credit Suisse AT1 losses
The Singapore firm has filed arbitration for Japanese claimants; expects to file for Singapore, Hong Kong groups by Q1 2026 Drew & Napier,…
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Gucci Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
“I think fashion is FOMO,” said Demna. “Fashion has to create FOMO. I’m a fashion consumer, and I love when I see something and I don’t…
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SGX not exploring or considering bid for Cboe Australia
Singapore Exchange said it’s not considering buying Cboe Global Markets’ Australian unit, refuting an earlier Australian Financial Review…
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Trump wants Asia’s ‘cute’ Kei cars to be made and sold in US
The ultra-compact cars are tailored to narrow roads with an affordable price tag to match their size US President Donald Trump, apparently…
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De Beers’s Bold Move to Secure the Future of Natural Stones
Desert-hued diamonds are also more affordable than white diamonds in colour D, the purest grade. “Many clients are taking a more pragmatic…
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How Vuori CEO Joe Kudla Is Taking the Brand’s California Cool Global
At the end of 2024, Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation after a $825 million investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes,…
Fashion
JB x Jennifer Behr Holiday Collection - Julia Berolzheimer
Valentino Dress, JB x Jennifer Behr Tatiana Necklace, Cordelia Necklace, and Emberta Necklace I’m thrilled to introduce our latest…
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Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced…
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Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
Bets on a US reduction on Wednesday have surged to around 90% in the past two weeks Asian markets struggled to maintain their early…
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U.S. Special Operations commander to brief Congressional leadership
The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command is set to meet with Congressional oversight committee leadership on Thursday as…
Business
Tree branches to fleece jackets: Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass
Staring at a pile of freshly cut beechwood, forestry manager Johannes Brodowski wonders if he is looking at the future of Germany's…
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Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities
Freight rates have eased slightly from a peak at the end of November, but elevated costs are reverberating across the shipping market…
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China floods the world with gasoline cars it can’t sell at home
China’s gasoline-vehicle exports alone – not including EVs and plug-in hybrids – made it the world’s largest auto-exporting nation by…
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Paramount hikes Warner Bros breakup fee to US$5 billion
Paramount Skydance more than doubled the proposed breakup fee in its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to US$5 billion, according to…
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Race for talent is on as bankers brace for IPO boom in Vietnam
Vietnam’s potential upgrade to emerging-market status by FTSE Russell in September has investment banks bulking up staff in anticipation…
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Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales in time for year-end holiday festivities
Thailand on Wednesday lifted a 53-year-old ban on the afternoon retail sale of alcoholic drinks, a move expected to help boost year-end…
Culture
Gold holds steady after weak US jobs data reinforce rate-cut bets
Gold prices held steady above the US$4,200 mark on Thursday (Dec 4), buoyed by weak private payrolls data that reinforced expectations of…
Culture
M&A boom fuels record decline in Japan’s listed companies
The country is mirroring the decline in listings in developed markets that has been going on for decades Japan has nearly as many listed…
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Goldman, BlackRock rush to fill wealth-advice void in Australia
As governments everywhere struggle with ageing populations and ballooning deficits, the country’s superannuation system stands out as a…
Business
Farmers block Mexico's Congress with tractors in protest against new national water law proposal
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dozens of farmers drove their tractors in a caravan to Mexico City and blocked an entrance to Mexico’s Congress on…
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Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a battle for its future at a "watershed" meeting in Geneva on Thursday. Organisers and participating…
Business
Polar plunge expected for KELOLAND this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — More arctic air is looking to move into KELOLAND Wednesday. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen has the details on…
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Tracy Anderson, Glass Mountain Valley, and *These* Black Sneakers—Meet the
In the wellness world, the Tracy Anderson Method and Mountain Valley water have long been symbols of status, generally priced higher than…
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It's Official: This Is the Best 2026 Color Trend to Wear With Navy
If you're impatient like me, you likely agree that color trends are the best trends. Unlike many of the other trends that went down the…