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US: Wall St subdued at open as markets await tariff details
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat on Friday (Feb 14), as investors awaited more clarity on US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal…
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Initial MAS review group incentives could pull in regional biotech, fintech players: observers
High-growth companies in the technology, healthcare and sustainability-linked industries are potential entrants, too MARKET watchers…
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MAS review group incentives could pull in regional biotech, fintech players: observers
High-growth companies in the technology, healthcare and sustainability-linked industries are potential entrants, too MARKET watchers…
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Paragon Reit appoints PrimePartners as IFA for privatisation offer
PARAGON Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has appointed PrimePartners Corporate Finance as the independent financial adviser (IFA) for…
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Porsche to cut another 2k jobs in Germany by 2029
Carmaker Porsche is reportedly planning to layoff an additional 1,900 people in Germany by 2029, following a review of an ongoing…
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Céline Assimon Steps Down as CEO of De Beers’ Diamond Jewelry Business
LONDON – Céline Assimon is stepping down as chief executive officer of De Beers Jewellers in a pivotal moment for the retail brand, and…
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Fu Yu warns of loss for FY2024 on non-cash impairments of S$4 million
Excluding these, the group expects to post an operating profit and an improvement in financial performance for the fiscal year…
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Singapore shares buck regional trend; STI slips 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares ended in the red on Friday (Feb 14), after hitting a record high earlier in the week. The benchmark Straits Times Index…
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9 Figure Media Is The Secret Weapon Behind Asia's Most Successful Businesses
As Asia's business landscape rapidly evolves, companies are increasingly leveraging innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge. Amid…
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SGX falls 5.8% as initial MAS review group proposals dampen earlier optimism; Citi downgrades stock to ‘sell’
The counter could potentially give up much of its gains since unveiling its first-half results SHARES of Singapore Exchange (SGX) fell as…
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Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports
ISINYA, Kenya (AP) — The red rose: a token of love for many, and for Kenya, a major economic sector. More than a third of Kenya's flower…
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Geopolitical concerns add to woes for pre-IPO activity, M&As for Chinese companies
GROWING geopolitical concerns from the trade tensions between the US and China are compounding an already-cautious outlook among investors…
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Maybank upgrades Singtel’s AIS to buy, raises price target on further profit growth expectations
Maybank Securities upgraded Singtel’s Thai associate Advanced Info Service (AIS) to “buy” from “hold”, due to a strong outlook and healthy…
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Singapore shares retreat at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE stocks declined on Friday (Feb 14) morning, despite data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry showing that the city-state’s…
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Stocks to watch: Thai Beverage, Civmec
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Feb 14): Thai Beverage (ThaiBev): The…
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Arm recruits from customers as it plans to sell its own chips
ARM has begun recruiting from its own customers and competing against them for deals as it pushes toward selling its own chips, according…
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Money Talk: Why Revenue Doesn't Equal Profit
When you’re running a business, it might seem like revenue is the ultimate goal. After all, more money coming in means you’re doing well,…
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Capri Holdings Taps Philippa Newman as Chief Brand and Product Officer
Philippa Newman has been promoted to chief brand and product officer at Capri Holdings Ltd., effective immediately. In this expanded role,…
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How to Whiten Your Teeth, According to a Dentist
There are plenty of reasons why you're searching “how to whiten your teeth.” Perhaps you noticed your pearly whites are looking a little…
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Cathay Cineplexes’ rental arrears unlikely to impact FCT’s bottom line
DELAYED rental payments by cinema operator Cathay Cineplexes to its landlord Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) will not significantly impact…
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Stores Closing in the U.S. in 2025: JoAnn, Quiksilver, Macy’s, Kohl’s and More Companies Facing Financial Challenges
2025 started with the announcement of store closures by Kohl’s and Macy’s, which are shutting down several locations in the country in the…
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Tata Power unit and ONGC sign MoU for battery energy storage systems
Tata Power Renewable Energy - (TPREL), a subsidiary of the Tata Power Company - has partnered the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)…
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Meta opens Facebook Marketplace to rivals in EU antitrust clash
Facebook said that despite the changes, it continues to disagree with the European Commission’s decision last year, which saw Meta…
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EXCLUSIVE: Eco Wave Power Signs MoU With India's Bharat Petroleum To Develop Wave Energy
EXCLUSIVE: Eco Wave Power Signs MoU With India's Bharat Petroleum To Develop Wave Energy On Thursday, Eco Wave Power Global AB…