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MAS to trial issuance of tokenised bills
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it will be trialling the issuance of tokenised bills to primary dealers, which…
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MAS to trial issuance of tokenised bills, releases guidelines for AI in financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will be trialling the issuance of tokenised bills to primary dealers, which will then be settled…
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Asia: Stocks stutter with focus on Fed, tech after US reopen vote
ASIAN markets trod water on Thursday as euphoria over the end of a record US government shutdown petered, with focus back on Federal…
Business
Fake new headlights rule steer Australian drivers astray
Australia has seen a spike in misinformation related to fabricated traffic rules -- the latest includes a purported new national law that…
Beauty
Stave Off Dry, Chapped Lips With the Best Lip Masks
As the temperature drops, it’s common to find yourself reaching for a lip balm to combat the stripping effects of brisk winds and frosty…
Business
Old photos misrepresented as aftermath of political party supporters' brawl in Bangladesh
Rivalries between major Bangladeshi political parties have simmered ahead of elections scheduled in February 2026. After supporters of…
Beauty
The Hottest Haircut of 2025 Looks Sexy At Every Age
Typically, the moment of growing out a haircut style is one of crisis. There's almost always an awkward phase—not to mention an identity…
Culture
Shares of JB Foods, Food Empire soar on positive earnings
Shares of food exporters in Singapore JB Foods and Food Empire on Thursday (Nov 13) jumped significantly in early trade following their…
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ST Engineering shares jump as much as 4.1% on revenue increase, special dividend
Shares of ST Engineering jumped as much as 4.1 per cent on Thursday (Nov 13) after an increase in its nine-month revenue. The counter…
Business
From German names to Milei-style metal: three Chilean campaign quirks
Chile's presidential election has been big on musical and other surprises, from a 72-year-old candidate's ill-advised foray into rap to a…
Beauty
How Lactic Acid Can Improve Your Skin, According To The Experts
Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve…
Culture
Boeing ordered to pay more than US$28 million to 737 MAX crash victim’s family
A jury in federal court in Chicago ordered Boeing on Wednesday to pay more than US$28 million to the family of a United Nations…
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Stocks to watch: AEM, ST Engineering, Seatrium, CDG, Golden Agri, Ho Bee Land, Food Empire, NTT DC Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Nov 13): AEM: The test solutions…
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Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal’s AI search startup Parallel raises US$100 million
AI STARTUP Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised US$100 million to build web search infrastructure…
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Sasseur Reit Q3 rental income up 4.9% at 166.3 million yuan
The manager of Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust (Sasseur Reit) on Thursday (Nov 13) posted rental income of 166.3 million yuan (S$30.4…
Business
France wary of enemy that never went away, 10 years after Bataclan attacks
Just as France marks the 10th anniversary of the Bataclan massacres, another reminder has come of the permanence of the jihadist threat. A…
Fashion
From a French Architect to a Dutch Photographer, Cool Women Love Amanda Seyfried's Shoe-and-Dress Combo
I love a good book-to-screen adaptation. I recently watched Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning in All Her Fault, which was based on a novel of…
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Acrophyte Hospitality Trust 9-month net property income falls 13.9% to US$29.1 million
The drop is largely due to hotel dispositions and renovations, as well as increases in operating expenses Acrophyte Hospitality Trust’s…
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Golden Agri-Resources Q3 profit rises 17% to US$124 million on higher output and palm oil prices
Palm oil producer Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) posted a 17 per cent quarter-on-quarter rise in net profit for the third quarter ended Sep…
Fashion
If You're Anti-Heels, This Is the Flat-Shoe Trend to Wear With Sheer Tights This Winter
Sheer black tights have become a true winter essential, lending a polish and a hint of allure to cold-weather dressing. They're often…
Business
Fact Check: Video Of Floating Plastic Waste Is NOT In Asia -- Garbage Is On Guatemala's Caribbean Shore
Does a video of a large mass of floating plastic waste show a shoreline in Asia? No, that's not true: The garbage was flowing from a…
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It's over: House ends longest-ever government shutdown with near party-line vote
The House passed a spending package Wednesday that will reopen the government after a 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, caused…
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U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. The…
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Seatrium eyes more new order wins; net order book stands at S$16.6 billion in Q3
The group said it is making ‘steady progress’ toward achieving its 2028 financial targets. Offshore, marine and energy specialist Seatrium…