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Is S$5 billion enough? Panel weighs impact of EQDP on Singapore equity valuations
There was agreement that the sum has kickstarted things, and that the challenge would be to keep up the momentum built in 2025 The idea of…
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More Singapore drivers plan to return to petrol cars as EV interest dips: EY study
Respondents cite lingering anxieties over charging infrastructure and hidden costs As many as 32 per cent of Singapore respondents in an…
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Minnesota Woman Dies After Shark Bites Off Arm While Snorkelling in St. Croix
A 56-year-old Minnesota woman, identified as Arlene Lillis, has died following a suspected shark attack Thursday afternoon at Dorsch Beach…
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China curbs rare earth exports to Japanese companies after dual-use ban
China has begun restricting exports to Japanese companies of rare earths and powerful magnets containing them, the Wall Street Journal…
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Singapore stocks track regional gains; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers edge out losers 289 to 236, with 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changing hands Singapore…
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Female Marshall High School Teacher, Cheerleading Coach Who Had an Improper Relationship with a Student, Sentenced
A former Marshall High School teacher and cheer coach will spend 180 days in the Upshur County Jail and serve 10 years of probation after…
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MAS, SGX RegCo propose rule changes to pave way for SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge
A key step was taken towards setting up the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, as the Monetary Authority of…
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Wichita Man Who Tried to Drown Pregnant Girlfriend in Pond After She Posted Baby Shower Pics That His Other Girlfriend Saw, Sentenced
A Wichita man will spend more than a decade behind bars for attempting to drown his pregnant teenage girlfriend in a fit of rage after she…
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Thai central bank to expand authority to scrutinise online gold trading
Thailand will expand the authority of its central bank in order to better supervise online gold trading, the bank’s governor Vitai…
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Building Scalable Behavioural Intelligence Frameworks: How Brahmnik Chachra Is Shaping Real-Time Predictive Analytics
As digital commerce continues to evolve, the window between insight and action has narrowed dramatically. Decisions that once relied on…
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Laifen's Platform Strategy Puts Engineering Narrative to the Test at CES
The Chinese brand, known for high-speed hair dryers, uses CES to showcase its expansion into oral care, betting that its core motor…
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Shanghai benchmark hits 10-year high as easing deflation lifts sentiment
Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday (Jan 9), with the Shanghai benchmark topping the psychologically important 4,100…
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Renee Nicole Good: Minneapolis Mom Killed by ICE Agent Was 'ICE Watch Warrior' Who Was Trained to Resist Federal Agents: Report
Renee Nicole Good, the mom who was shot and killed by a federal agent after veering her car at him, was an anti-ICE "warrior" and was…
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Over 57,000 Malaysians Renounced their Citizenship to Become Singaporeans Between 2020 and 2025
More than 57,000 Malaysians renounced their citizenship to take up Singapore nationality between 2020 and 2025, according to figures…
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Singapore: Family of Motorcyclist Killed in AYE Hit-And-Run Appeals for Witnesses, Dashcam Footage
The family of a 61-year-old motorcyclist who died in a hit-and-run accident on the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on December 29, 2025, is…
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Jonathan Ross: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Nicole Good Is Iraq War Veteran Who Has a Wife with Filipino Parents
The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, 37, has been identified as Jonathan Ross, as his distressed father spoke out in…
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Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
A 40-year-old cyclist who attempted to flee after being stopped by National Parks Board (NParks) officers at a closed trail in Bukit Timah…
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iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026: A Complete Guide to 13th Annual Star-Studded Ceremony
The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 is two months away from its worldwide live telecast. The 13th annual star-studded ceremony will take…
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SGX December securities turnover value up 29% on 2025 momentum
The trading value of securities on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained stock…
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SGX's securities daily average value for 2025 jumps 21% - the highest since 2010
The turnover value of securities traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained…
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Singapore: Man, 54, Found Dead along Sheltered Corridor in Chinatown; Foul Play Not Suspected
A 54-year-old man was found dead along a sheltered corridor in Chinatown on Wednesday, January 7, the police said. The police were alerted…
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Fear of the unknown preventing firms from embarking on sustainability journey: SMF
The manufacturing body has therefore rolled out programmes to help them overcome the obstacles Fear of the unknown is one factor stopping…
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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called…
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Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men…