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Politics drive investment divide in South-east Asia’s top markets
POLITICAL upheaval is driving a split in South-east Asia’s financial landscape, as investors bet that the worst may finally be over in…
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ST Engineering will invest S$250 million to drive robotics solutions for complex challenges
ST Engineering is pouring S$250 million over the next five years into a programme that will drive physical artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Foxconn’s Apple era fades as AI servers drive growth in Taiwan tech sector
Taiwan’s Foxconn, which rose to become a global tech manufacturing juggernaut by assembling millions of iPhones, can now say its main…
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ICE’s Recruitment Drive Just Hit a Disgusting New Low
“Trump’s got all federal agencies kind of coming together for seven days, going out, trying to stop the violent crime, all kinds of stuff.…
Business
Archroma, VJTI Mumbai partner to drive green chemistry innovation
The collaboration between Archroma and VJTI Mumbai will concentrate on research and development in the field of green chemistry, with an…
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Starbucks CEO details brand reset plan as turnaround efforts drive sales beat
STARBUCKS reported better-than-expected revenue rise for the third quarter, as demand in China improved while investments in labor and…
Business
Solar PV to drive renewable power expansion in Nigeria
The renewable energy sector in Nigeria presents a wealth of growth opportunities. Nigeria plans to increase the share of renewable…
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AI, power, and longevity to drive next decade of transformational innovation: UBS
Investors should consider allocating part of their portfolios to transformational innovation as a way to diversify risks in an…
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US investors, Asia’s ultra-rich drive growth in Asia-Pacific private credit
A slight uptick in private-credit fundraising in Asia-Pacific (Apac) last year has given market players optimism for a positive 2025, even…
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Emirates to hire 5,000 cabin crew amid expansion drive
Dubai’s Emirates airline is looking to hire 5,000 new cabin crew globally this year, with a recruitment roadshow set in Singapore next…
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Joint venture by Boustead Projects’ unit clinches JTC tender to develop industrial facility on Tukang Innovation Drive site
The site is the first under the industrial government land sales programme to be awarded with an additional three years of lease A joint…
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UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs in Efficiency Drive
UPS said on Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 jobs this year as part of a long-term plan to reduce costs and bolster profit. The cuts come…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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UOB looks to ‘resilient’ Asean to continue to drive growth as Q4 profit beats estimates
UOB remains confident that Asean economies will be resilient and continue to expand, even as the outlook remains uncertain amid ongoing…
Lifestyle
Dove, Wellbeing Brands Drive Unilever Growth in 2024
LONDON – Unilever is expecting a “soft” start to the new year after reporting a 1.9 percent uptick in turnover to 60.8 billion euros in…
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Higher casino takings drive MBS’ revenue for Q4 2024
MARINA Bay Sands (MBS) posted a 7.2 per cent rise in net revenue to US$1.14 billion for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 amid ongoing…
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Trump Drive to Cut Safety Net Could Hit His Voters
In his first term as president, Donald J. Trump targeted what many Republicans consider blatant welfare waste — a rule that gives food…
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Top Ikea retailer says in Davos that tariffs could drive prices higher - The Business Times
FOR budget furniture retailer Ikea, the fewer trade tariffs there are, the better, CEO of Ingka Group, the biggest global Ikea franchisee,…
Fashion
New Orleans Terror Attack: Suspect's Vehicle Had Texas Plates as Witnesses Say Bodies Came Flying at Them as Attacker Drive Through Crowd
A New Year's reveler shared a chilling description of the "twisted" and "horribly disfigured" bodies he saw lying on New Orleans' Bourbon…
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Volkswagen unveils major job cuts in cost-saving drive
Crisis-hit auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday (Dec 20) it planned to axe 35,000 jobs by 2030 in Germany after reaching an agreement with…
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Elon Musk Is Bullying Mike Johnson to Drive Government Into Shutdown
“In my single days, I often sent funds to women I dated—even some I never dated but who asked. I dated several of these women for years. I…
Lifestyle
First Drive Review: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Transitioning iconic vehicles into the electric era has so far been difficult. Ford took heat for years for using the legendary sports…
Fashion
Stability, rich talent pool in South-east Asia drive double-digit growth for Citi across inter-Asean trade corridors
Governments in the region are welcoming of supply chain shifts, says the bank’s co-head of corporate banking THE South-east Asia region is…
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Bank stocks drive Singapore shares higher on Tuesday; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, losers outnumber gainers 277 to 255 after 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.1 billion change hands SINGAPORE…