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Visa, Mastercard race to tame a US$253 billion crypto threat
A turf war is breaking out in the vast world of digital payments – and the incumbents are suddenly on defence. Tech firms and crypto…
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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says
A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board has crashed at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, an…
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Singapore-Registered Company Charged Over Suspected Money Laundering Offence
A Singapore-registered company was charged in court on Tuesday, July 1, for its suspected involvement in money laundering activities. The…
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STI closes at record high of 4,010.77 as investors seek safe haven
The index closes 0.5% higher while across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 302 to 186 after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5…
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UOL leads STI to record high of 4,010.77
The index closes 0.5% higher while across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 302 to 186 after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5…
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Keppel's coup if Piyush Gupta becomes chairman soon.
Piyush Gupta is back at the heart of Singapore’s listed corporate scene. The 65-year-old, who left DBS in late March after serving as…
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Will Great Disaster Strike Japan on July 15? Manga Artist Predicts Mega Earthquake
Japan is now a topic of discussion worldwide due to a grim prediction by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki. The Japanese graphic novel artist and…
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Alibaba Cloud launches global AI innovation hub in Singapore, two data centres in Malaysia, Philippines
Alibaba’s cloud computing arm on Wednesday (Jul 2) launched a global artificial intelligence (AI) innovation hub in Singapore, which will…
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UOB Thailand, Frasers Property team up to help companies expand in Asean
UOB Thailand and Frasers Property Industrial Thailand have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday (Jul 2) to…
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Spring of Youth Ending, Episode 10 (Finale): Will the Drama Conclude With a Happy Ending?
The ending of Spring of Youth will be packed with surprising plot twists and exciting story developments. Ahead of the finale, the…
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2 Crew Members Charged Over Fatal Oil Tanker Collision Near Singapore's Pedra Branca That Left One Dead
Two crew members on an oil tanker registered in Singapore have been charged in connection with a collision that left one man on the other…
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Asian CFOs brace for downturn, but eye expansion: survey
More than eight in 10 Asian chief financial officers (CFOs) expect the global economy to worsen in the coming months – a markedly more…
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Adrian Cheng Resigns From Non-Executive Director Role
Adrian Cheng, the fashion investor and third-generation heir to New World Development, one of Hong Kong‘s largest real estate companies,…
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Alibaba offers 50 billion yuan of subsidies to defend turf in China
The world’s second-largest economy’s e-commerce leader is facing growing challenges from up-and-comers such as PDD Holdings Alibaba Group…
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Who Is Kelsey Fitzsimmons? Massachusetts Off-Duty Cop Shot During Confrontation with Fellow Officer Trying to Serve Her Restraining Order
An off-duty police officer in Massachusetts was shot and wounded during a confrontation with another officer who was trying to serve an…
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Asia Stocks Slip as Tariff Deadline Looms, Dollar Weakens Again
Asian shares slid midweek as concerns mounted about trade deadlines set by U.S. President Trump. He dismissed the idea of extending the…
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Teacher at Private Christian School in Indianapolis Charged with Child Seduction After Engaging in Sexual Acts with Teen Student at Church
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former kindergarten teacher at a private Christian school in northern Indianapolis, after she was…
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SoftBank’s Ampere deal faces in-depth US probe in threat to AI ambitions
SoftBank Group’s US$6.5 billion acquisition of semiconductor designer Ampere Computing is facing a potentially lengthy probe by the US…
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Manhattan home sales surge 17% with cash buyers leading the way
Manhattan home sales in the second quarter were stronger than they have been in almost two years, boosted by cash buyers undeterred by the…
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MMC Port moves closer to launching Malaysia’s biggest IPO in 13 years
The port operator will not receive any proceeds from the initial public offering, but it is upbeat about its financial strength Port…
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Kenneth Cole, The Onion Collaborate on The Headline Collection to Raise Awareness for Mental Health
Kenneth Cole Productions and The Onion, the satirical news publication, have come together for The Headline Collection, a limited-edition…
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MAS proposals a step forward in ‘democratising’ investing, ‘strikes right balance’: observers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposals to strengthen product highlights sheet (PHS) requirements and streamline the…
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Singapore’s STI hits new high as investors flock to safe havens amid global risks
The Straits Times Index (STI) briefly notched a new record of 4,008.15 points on Wednesday (Jul 2) as Singapore draws a rush of investors…
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Singapore’s STI hits new high as investors flee to safe havens amid global risks
The Straits Times Index (STI) briefly notched a new record of 4,008.15 points on Wednesday (Jul 2) as Singapore draws a rush of investors…