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Junk bonds suffer worst rout since 2020 with US hit hardest
US junk corporate bonds led the biggest slump in global high-yield debt since 2020 as the steepest American tariffs in a century triggered…
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Asian Police Forces Arrest Over 400 Suspects, Including 21 in Singapore, in Joint Operation Targeting Online Child Abuse
Twenty-one men were arrested in Singapore for sexual offences, sexual assault and the distribution of materials that show child sexual…
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Singapore shares dive a day after US unleashes tariff tsunami; STI down 3%
Across the broader market, decliners trump gainers 378 to 105, with 1.4 billion securities worth nearly S$2.9 billion changing hands All…
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HSA Raids Home of 24-Year-Old Woman Captured Vaping on Singapore MRT Train
A 24-year-old woman captured on camera vaping on an MRT train has had her home raided after she was identified by the Health Sciences…
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TikTok must find non-Chinese owner by Saturday to avert US ban
TikTok on Friday (Apr 4) was hours from a deadline to find a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. The hugely popular…
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Blind Spot: Johns Hopkins Surgeon's New Book Reveals Billions Wasted on Unnecessary Surgeries, Medical Errors
A new book by Marty Makary, a surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, focusing on rising concerns over medical overtreatment and inefficiencies…
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Morgan Stanley raising about US$680 million for Japan real estate fund: sources
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen (S$910.8 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the…
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AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China
Marketing platform AppLovin said on Thursday it has submitted a bid for TikTok assets outside of China, ahead of the April 5 deadline set…
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Singapore’s STI drops 2.6%; Asia markets extend declines on Trump tariff troubles
Singapore equities began Friday (Apr 4) in negative territory, following the slump in all three major Wall Street indices and European…
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Far East Orchard acquires Manchester purpose-built student accommodation site for £10.9 million
announced on Wednesday (Apr 3) that it will be acquiring a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) site in Manchester, for £10.9…
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Stocks to watch: Far East Orchard, BYD
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 4). Far East Orchard: The…
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ExxonMobil signals higher oil, gas prices will help boost Q1 profit
EXXONMOBIL signalled on Thursday that higher crude oil and natural gas prices as well as stronger oil refining margins will help lift its…
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US: Stocks tank on tariff woes with S&P 500 suffering worst day since 2020
US stocks plunged on Thursday as traders reacted to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement a day earlier, with the broad-based S&P…
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How Did Hailey Okula Die? Beloved Nursing Influencer's Husband Reveals Tragic Cause of Death and Final Moments in Delivery Room
The cause of death for beloved nurse Hailey Okula, who died on Tuesday while giving birth, has been revealed. Matthew Okula and his wife,…
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will both be aiming to get back to winning form when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Gameweek 30…
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US: Wall Street opens sharply lower as Trump tariffs trigger recession fears
Wall Street’s major indexes plunged on Thursday (Apr 3), as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on major trade partners ignited…
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Three Arrows founders appeal to have court summons set aside
Zhu Su and Kyle Davies were under the impression they were cooperating with the liquidators, says their counsel The founders of Three…
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UBS Wealth, Templeton see Chinese stocks braving tariff blow
Some of the world’s biggest money managers say Chinese stocks have the means to weather the tariff blitz unleashed by US President Donald…
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Singapore bourse one of least hit in region by US tariff tsunami; STI down 0.3%
Compared to their regional peers, Singapore shares ended Thursday (Apr 3) almost unscathed by the tsunami of tariffs the United States…
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BYD to double South Korea sales network in challenge to Hyundai
The automaker has enjoyed a robust start to 2025, with sales up 58% in the first quarter versus the same period of last year BYD plans to…
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Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370
The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been suspended as it is “not the season”, Kuala Lumpur’s transport minister said,…
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Trust Types: The One Decision You Can't Change
Trust decisions are a big deal, and they can shape your financial future in ways you might not expect. Choosing the right type of trust is…
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Airtrunk seeks S$2.2 billion loan to build Singapore data centres
Blackstone-owned data centre firm AirTrunk is seeking a S$2.2 billion green loan for a new greenfield project in Singapore, according to…
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Mitsubishi plans to invest four trillion yen over next three years to drive growth
The firm’s largest shareholder is legendary US investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, which has a 9.67 per cent stake, according to…