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China's M&A deals to rise from decade-low as DeepSeek, AI spur interest, experts say
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China's capital market are projected to rebound this year from a 10-year low as the sudden rise of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams Team for Limited-edition Champagne Collection
PARIS — Moët & Chandon has joined forces with Pharrell Williams on a collection of limited-edition bottles and a global advertising…
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Australia’s Star Entertainment expects rescue offers, warns earnings may miss deadline
AUSTRALIAN cash-strapped casino operator Star Entertainment said it expects to receive bailout offers on Friday but warned it might not be…
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Blackstone’s Schwarzman takes home more than US$1 billion in pay and dividends
BLACKSTONE chief executive officer Steve Schwarzman collected just over US$1 billion in pay and dividends in 2024, putting the spotlight…
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Grubhub cuts 23% of staff after Wonder deal, signals changes
GRUBHUB is cutting about 23 per cent of its workforce and set the stage for more changes at the company following its takeover by Wonder…
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Mars readying over US$25 billion bond sale for next week: sources
FAMILY-OWNED candy giant Mars is preparing to sell bonds worth between US$25 billion and US$30 billion as soon as next week to help…
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How CEO Rati Levesque Is Rebuilding at The RealReal
Rarely do the worlds of high luxury and big value meet. And when they do — as is the case with The RealReal Inc. — there’s usually some…
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More tech layoffs hit Bay Area, as HP, Autodesk announce job cuts
Another round of layoffs hit the Bay Area’s volatile tech industry. HP Inc. plans to lay off up to 2,000 more employees as the company…
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CRM Wars: Mobile Apps Change the Game
Mobile CRM apps are changing the way businesses interact with customers. They’re not just fancy tools; they’re reshaping how companies…
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‘Stripping away any meaningful authority’ of CDL’s chairman is a ‘coup’: Kwek Leng Beng
CITY Developments Ltd (CDL) chairman Kwek Leng Beng has alleged that his son’s denial of an attempted coup “misses the point”, in yet…
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Sherman Kwek saying ‘there was no attempt to oust me misses the point’: CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng
CITY Developments Ltd (CDL) chairman Kwek Leng Beng has alleged that his son’s denial of an attemptto oust him “misses the point”, in yet…
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UK vehicle production faces global challenges amid declining output
UK vehicle production experienced a drop of 17.7% in January, with a total output of 78,012 units, according to the Society of Motor…
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US: Wall St opens subdued after in-line inflation data
WALL Street’s main indexes had a subdued start on Friday (Feb 28) after data showed inflation rose as expected in January, while concerns…
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SGX sees ‘robust’ IPO pipeline as Singapore explores ‘sweet spot’ to draw listings
The Republic could also attract regional firms seeking access to international markets, says the bourse’s head of global sales and…
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Malaysia’s palm oil giant FGV expects higher profit margins in 2025
MALAYSIAN palm oil planter FGV Holdings said on Friday (Feb 28) it expected higher profit margins in 2025, boosted by improved…
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Far East Orchard H2 net profit down 29.4% on lower fair value gains, higher costs
HOSPITALITY and student housing player Far East Orchard’s net profit fell 29.4 per cent to S$40.7 million for the six months ended Dec 31,…
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Singapore stocks fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on Friday (Feb 28) as investors reassessed the potential impact of tariffs…
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Why is Singapore raising land betterment charges for non-profit usage?
THE government has raised land betterment charge (LBC) rates on average by 0.1 per cent to nearly 3 per cent for commercial, residential,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Suki Waterhouse and Poppy Jamie Are Launching an App for Friend Groups to Practice Gratitude Every Day
Suki Waterhouse is all in on gratitude. The actress/musician and her best friend Poppy Jamie on Friday are launching With Gratitude, an…
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UN talks end in Rome with nations backing $200 billion a year plan to protect nature
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Global negotiators concluded an extended session of the United Nations biodiversity conference, COP16, with key…
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Mimi Flamingo Debuts in Swimwear Market
Swim USA, the family-owned and -operated company behind well-known swimwear labels Miraclesuit, Vitamin A and more, introduced its new…
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Asian chip shares tumble on Nvidia earnings, tariff fears
A POOR market reception of Nvidia’s earnings and the spectre of additional US tariffs have knocked down Asian chip stocks, dragging…
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Genting Malaysia stocks tumble after news of CEO change; Singapore counter holds relatively steady despite heavy trading
GENTING Bhd and Genting Malaysia shares plunged shortly after the market opened on Friday (Feb 28), after news broke on Thursday that Lim…
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Genting Bhd, Genting Malaysia take big tumble after news of CEO change; Genting Singapore edges marginally lower
GENTING Bhd and Genting Malaysia shares plunged shortly after the market opened on Friday (Feb 28), after news broke on Thursday that Lim…