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Volkswagen drops to third in China sales as fast-growing Geely Auto pips it
Legacy foreign carmakers such as Volkswagen have ceded share to Chinese rivals due to a slower shift to EVs Volkswagen was overtaken by…
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Petronas seeks court clarity on Sarawak operations in gas licensing dispute
Malaysia’s state energy company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) said on Monday (Jan 12) it has filed a motion at the country’s top…
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JPMorgan forecasts 2027 Fed hike; Barclays, Goldman postpone rate cut calls
Data suggests the labour market is holding, aiding belief that the Fed will leave borrowing costs unchanged at its January meeting…
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Not another dotcom bubble: DBS CIO doubles down on AI, healthcare
Hou Wey Fook is confident that AI-related optimism is based on sound fundamentals The so-called “artificial intelligence (AI) bubble”,…
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Singapore Exchange proposes bond futures for India, South-east Asia
THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) held multiple calls with treasury officials from global banks about introducing futures tied to some Asian…
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The Saddest Part of This Recent Economic Lunacy | National Review
The president has offered four ideas in the past week that are all a huge problem — for the people these ideas are supposed to be helping.…
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How America Can Win the ‘Tech Triad’ Race | National Review
If the U.S. hopes to stay ahead of China, we need a national, coordinated strategy for developing emerging technologies. Source link
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IDOL I Episode 7: What is in Store for Maeng Se Na and Do Ra Ik?
IDOL I episode 7 will air on ENA on Monday (January 12) at 10:00 pm KST. The K-drama, starring Choi Soo Young and Kim Jae Young, will…
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The New York Shooting That Defined an Era
“Death Wish” was the dark New York story of its era—an anti-“Annie Hall” for the armed and aggrieved. An architect sees his wife killed…
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British Land CEO Carter set to leave to lead GIC-backed P3 Logistics
British Land CEO Simon Carter plans to step down this year to join European logistics developer P3 Logistics Parks, the real estate group…
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Grab gets approval to test its autonomous vehicle services with the public in Singapore
The community testing phase involves grassroots advisers and residents of Punggol Ride-hailing giant Grab, in partnership with WeRide, has…
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Spring Fever Episode 3: Everything to Know About Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin Starrer Drama
Spring Fever episode 3 will air on tvN on Monday (January 11) at 8:50 pm KST. The new romance drama, starring Ahn Bo Hyun and Lee Joo Bin,…
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Thomson Medical appoints Tong Kooi Ong as board chairman
Mainboard-listed Thomson Medical Group has appointed Malaysian businessman Tong Kooi Ong as its independent, non-executive chairman to its…
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Singapore stocks rise as US Fed probe revives ‘Sell America’ trade; STI up 0.5%
Singapore shares climbed on Monday (Jan 12), as Asian markets gained on a rise in “Sell America” sentiment after the Trump administration…
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Reliance halts cell-making plans after failed bid for China tech
Its struggles show that companies asked to make India carbon-zero by 2070 cannot progress without better bilateral ties with Beijing…
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Beijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta
The swift scrutiny shows fears Manus’ sale could spur more tech stars to follow the same path It took just 10 days for Meta’s acquisition…
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Heineken’s Van den Brink to step down as CEO
Dutch brewer Heineken said on Monday (Jan 12) its chief executive officer (CEO) Dolf van den Brink will step down on May 31, after nearly…
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Golden Globe Awards 2026: Best, Worst, and Fun Moments from 83rd Annual Star-Studded Ceremony
Golden Globe Awards 2026, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, became a platform for some big moments, surprises, and standouts. Sweet couple…
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UBS rejects proposed Swiss bank rules, moots less costly alternatives
The lender warns the proposal would add huge costs and threaten the continuation of its successful business model UBS on Monday (Jan 12)…
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South Korea makes checks on increasing US dollar deposits as won falls
South Korean authorities summoned seven local banks last week to question them about increasing US dollar deposits, officials and bank…
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Xpeng hires banks for flying car unit IPO in Hong Kong: sources
Xpeng Aeroht’s first mass-produced flying vehicle is scheduled for customer delivery in late 2026 Xpeng has hired banks to work on an…
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U-Haul Truck Plows into Massive Crowd of Iranian Protesters in LA as Driver Is Arrested after Being Attacked by Demonstrators
Panic broke out at a pro-Iranian freedom rally in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon when a speeding U-Haul truck carrying a blunt…
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HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
The bank has focused its growth efforts on regions such as Asia and the Middle East HSBC is opening an asset management business in the…
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Europe and China’s feud over chips is reaching a breaking point
An effort by Europe to stand up to China and retain local technology is approaching a breaking point. In a fight over a critical link in…