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Bank Indonesia policy juggle makes rate moves harder to predict
The central bank has spurned market expectations at half of its 10 policy meetings so far this year Bank Indonesia’s (BI) balancing act…
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Stocks to watch: Singtel, LHN, Coliwoo
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Nov 19): Singtel: The telco was hit…
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US Fed official defends easing of bank oversight as concerns mount
THE US central bank’s top banking regulator on Tuesday defended efforts to revamp oversight of the sector, as she faces warnings that…
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CATL’s 92% rally in Hong Kong faces threat from lockup expiry
Besides cashing out on the stock’s stellar gains, investors have at least one more reason to sell: valuation Shares of Contemporary…
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Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly
Ruling represents a setback for US antitrust enforcers who have pursued aggressive action against Big Tech companies A US judge dismissed…
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Boyu Capital considers bringing Tencent, GIC into Starbucks China deal
Boyu Capital is considering bringing in Tencent Holdings, GIC and potentially others as limited partners in its acquisition of a stake in…
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Nvidia, Microsoft invest US$15 billion in AI startup Anthropic
The massive investment comes a month after Nvidia announced it will pump as much as US$100 billion into OpenAI NVIDIA and Microsoft…
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AI bubble and growth fears are creeping into US credit markets
The malaise sweeping financial markets globally is creeping into credit markets. Risk premiums on everything from investment-grade…
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US: S&P 500 ends down for fourth day as valuation worries weigh, Home Depot drops
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 putting in a fourth day of losses as valuation worries hit big technology-related…
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Charli XCX Flies Through the Air in McQueen’s Slouchy Spring 2026 Boots in ‘Chains of Love’ Music Video
Charli XCX brought McQueen’s spring 2026 boots into midair for her new “Chains of Love” music video, lifting the runway silhouette into an…
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Europe: Shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations
EUROPEAN shares fell on Tuesday, with those in Germany near a five-month low as a broad risk-off mood gripped global markets, sparked by…
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Roblox to scan users' faces to verify age amid stubborn child safety concerns
Roblox, a popular gaming platform that’s faced growing scrutiny over child safety concerns, said Tuesday it will require users to verify…
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France's $6.4 Billion Tax Break for Heirs Faces Crackdown After Shocking Audit
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. France's Dutreil succession regime is suddenly at the center of a fiscal storm, after the Cour…
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Sandals Gain, Sneakers Wane, According to New Joor Study
The new trend in the footwear sector is accessibility, and the sweet spot appears to be prices under $250. The global footwear market is…
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Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday (Nov 18) launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasising that the new…
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Power infrastructure provider Amperesand raises US$80m in oversubscribed Series A round
Amperesand, a next-generation power infrastructure provider for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and critical power applications,…
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Temasek leads US$80 million funding in power infrastructure provider Amperesand
The Series A round is co-led by the Singapore investment company and Walden Catalyst Ventures Amperesand, a next-generation power…
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Authorities Seize Record 35.7kg of Rhino Horns Worth S$1.13M at Changi Airport
An attempt to smuggle a record 35.7kg of rhinoceros horns from South Africa to Laos via Changi Airport was foiled earlier this month.…
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Lorry Slides Down Slope Near Orchard Road; Singapore Police Launch Investigation
An accident involving a truck that skidded on Nutmeg Road near Orchard Road is being looked into by the police. The accident, which left a…
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Singapore: 42-Year-Old Man Gets 46 Months' Jail for Donation Scam Involving Over 12,600 Victims
A 42-year-old man who orchestrated an elaborate donation scam that misled thousands of people over more than four years has been sentenced…
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US: Wall St opens lower as valuation concerns, rate-cut jitters linger
Wall Street’s main indexes fell at the open on Tuesday (Nov 18), as concerns over lofty equity valuations and dimming chances of an…
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Temu-owner PDD Holdings beats profit expectations, outlook uncertain
Adjusted earnings per share of 21.08 yuan (S$3.86) beat analysts’ average forecast of 16.84 yuan China’s PDD Holdings beat forecasts on…
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Toyota lays out US$912 million plan to boost US hybrid production
Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative Toyota Motor…
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Oddity Tech Launches Methodiq, a Telehealth Platform
Oddity Tech is ready to unveil its third brand. The parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild is debuting Methodiq, a telehealth…