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Frencken Q3 profit rises 7.5% to S$9.9 million, expects marginally lower revenue in H2
Revenue up 6.5% at S$211.5 million from S$198.6 million, driven mainly by mechatronics division Semiconductor player Frencken posted a 7.5…
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Fraud and scam claims against digital banks in Singapore on the rise
There were 94 scam and fraud claims against digital banks in Singapore in the first eight months of 2025, more than double the 42 claims…
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US sanctions propel Chinese AI prodigy to US$23 billion fortune
In 2019, Chen Tianshi was a long way from becoming one of the wealthiest people on the planet. The largest customer for his three-year-old…
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Should the S$5 billion EQDP roll-out be slowed amid elevated valuations, global market risks?
Even if the worries of a disorderly correction are overblown, some richly priced stocks may struggle to deliver worthwhile returns over…
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South Korean conglomerates pledge US$550 billion domestic investment
Samsung Group and SK Group were among four of South Korea’s biggest companies that pledged to invest about US$550 billion in the country…
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Pop Mart’s Labubu risks beanie baby-style collapse: analyst
The euphoria surrounding Labubu toys is starting to resemble the boom-and-bust cycle that ended in the collapse of Beanie Babies in the…
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Airbus says Middle East regional aircraft to more than double by 2044
Airbus expects the Middle East’s regional aircraft fleet to more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044, an official said on Sunday (Nov 16).…
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Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain
India, with 1.4 billion people, offers “a promising market, but still a complicated one” The globe’s biggest luxury brands have dreamt of…
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Samsung plans US$310 billion investment to power AI expansion
Five-year investment package includes plans to build a new semiconductor facility designed to meet the needs of memory-chip demands South…
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Korean conglomerates pledge US$464 billion of domestic investment
A trade deal with the US sparked concerns over low domestic investment and the nation’s currency Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group…
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Bitcoin is on the verge of erasing year’s gain as rout deepens
Bitcoin fell below US$95,000 for the first time in about six months as a bout of risk aversion sweeping across markets saw investors pull…
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Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Develop "Silver Economy" as Ageing Speeds Up
With policymakers warning that the country is entering one of Asia's fastest aging phases, Vietnam is attempting to position its rapidly…
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Tan Kok Huat, CEO of Reclaims Global, boosts stake
Financial services and telecommunications booked the most net institutional inflow for the week of Nov 7 to 13 Over the five trading…
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US jury says Apple must pay Masimo US$634 million in smartwatch patent case
A FEDERAL jury in California said on Friday(Nov 14) that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company Masimo US$634 million for…
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Buffett acquires US$4.9 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet
WARREN Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet during the third quarter, while further…
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Rupiah redenomination: How will Indonesia’s currency reform affect its economy?
Redenomination can improve the country’s economic efficiency and enhance confidence in the currency but risks driving inflation In…
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Google plans US$40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom
ALPHABET’S Google said on Friday (Nov 14) it would invest US$40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand…
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Google plans US$40 billion Texas data centre investment amid AI boom
ALPHABET’S Google will invest US$40 billion in three new data centres in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial…
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‘Tis Retail Earnings Season in the ‘K Economy’
Before the turkey comes out of the oven and the Black Friday doorbusters are set, some of the U.S.’ biggest retailers will turn in their…
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US: Wall Street ends mixed; traders look to Nvidia report
WALL Street stocks ended mixed on Friday (Nov 14) as investors looked ahead to Nvidia’s quarterly results next week and worried that the…
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Europe: Shares fall as US rate cut expectations wane; UK fiscal worries resurface
EUROPEAN shares fell on Friday (Nov 14), as hawkish commentary from US policymakers dampened expectations of an imminent interest rate…
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Vietnam Eyes Wider Trade and Investment Opportunities Across ASEAN Bloc
Vietnamese businesses continue to benefit greatly from ASEAN's quickly expanding consumer market, despite the fact that companies must…
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L’Oréal to Celebrate Bodies’ Diversity, Artistic Expression in a Festival
BEAUTIFUL GESTURES: L’Oréal has teamed with Le Centquatre-Paris cultural space for Beaux Gestes, billed as a multidisciplinary festival…
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US: Wall Street tumbles as tech selloff extends, rate cut hopes fade
Wall Street’s main indexes dipped on Friday (Nov 14), driven by a renewed sell-off in technology stocks, while hawkish commentary from…