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Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years in new restructuring plan
Procter & Gamble said on Thursday (Jun 5) it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 6 per cent, of its total workforce over the next two years, as…
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Indianapolis Man Who was Playing with Gun Fatally Shoots Best Friend
An Indianapolis man has been charged with reckless homicide after allegedly shooting and killing a woman while handling a handgun during a…
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Acrophyte Hospitality Trust proposes disposal of Michigan hotel for US$6.7 million
Acrophyte Hospitality Trust has proposed the disposal of a hotel in the US city of Auburn Hills in Michigan for a consideration of around…
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China warns BYD, rivals to self-regulate as price war heats up
Chinese officials summoned the heads of major electric vehicle makers, including BYD, to Beijing earlier this week to address concerns…
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Teacher, poet, and entrepreneur: Who was slain hostage Judith Weinstein Haggai?
Judy was volunteering on the kibbutz when she heard Gadi playing the flute and fell in love, the kibbutz said. The body of hostage Judith…
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Court partially allows Goh Jin Hian’s appeal, finds he did not breach duty by not probing IPP’s red flags
The Appellate Division of the High Court has partially allowed an appeal by Goh Jin Hian against having to pay damages for breaching his…
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India central bank set to deliver third straight rate cut to lift growth
India’s central bank will likely cut interest rates for the third straight meeting to boost growth, with market watchers focused on the…
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Violent turbulence hits a Ryanair flight in Germany, forcing an emergency landing and injuring 9
BERLIN (AP) — Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing late Wednesday after violent…
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Taiwanese Influencer Known for Consuming Beauty Products on Camera Dies
A Taiwanese influencer Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty, died an unexpected death at the age of 24. Shuishui, who had more…
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Peter Kwee, son and firm sued for over S$71 million over insolvency of Laguna club operator
Motoring tycoon Peter Kwee has been sued – along with his 55-year-old son Kevin and their firm Laguna Hotel Holdings – for allegedly…
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Who Is Lucy Guo? 30-Year-Old College Dropout Who Founded Scale AI Dethrones Taylor Swift as World Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
Taylor Swift has been dethroned as the world's youngest self-made female billionaire, according to Forbes. The pop star has been taken…
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Asian Markets Steady After Tariff Drama, AI Rally Fuel Global Gains
After a week of volatile signals from the United States and uncertain global data, investor sentiment in Asia sought stability. A week…
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Old Pakistan airport fire clip misrepresented as recent
Footage of a fire in Pakistan's busy Lahore airport in May 2024 has been falsely shared online as a recent incident allegedly caused by…
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Statista, TIA to award Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies for 2026
FOR the first time, Tech in Asia and global market research firm Statista will recognise Singapore’s top fintech companies. The list will…
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DBS, UOB back 6.7 trillion rupiah loan facility for data centre campus in Batam’s Nongsa Digital Park
DBS and UOB have jointly provided a 6.7 trillion rupiah (S$530 million) loan facility to finance the development of a new data centre…
Culture
Head Over Heels Spoilers: Director Teases Evolving Relationship for Cho Yi Hyun and Choo Young Woo
Head Over Heels is only a few weeks away from its premiere, and the production team has shared some details about the mini-series.…
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Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2
Gamers on Thursday finally got their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console, which could score record early sales for the Japanese Super…
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L.A.’s Independent Jewelers on Economic Shifts and Consumer Demand
With global economic uncertainty reshaping luxury markets, the fine jewelry industry is undergoing its own transformation. Independent…
Fashion
Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over ‘dark patterns’
Pan-European consumers organisation Beuc filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday (Jun 5) against online fast-fashion…
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Sofitel Taps Cordelia de Castellane to Design New Hotel Uniforms
PARIS — As part of its ongoing repositioning, French luxury hotel chain Sofitel has tapped Cordelia de Castellane to design the uniforms…
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Laopu Gold’s 2,300% rally faces test after stock hits HK$1,000
A BREATHTAKING rally in Laopu Gold is facing a critical test after its stock price hit HK$1,000 (S$164), a rare milestone that may deter…
Business
Vingroup seeks private loan to buy KKR’s stake in Vinschool
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is seeking a around US$300 million private credit loan to purchase KKR’s stake of about 38 per cent in…
Business
Asia: Most markets rise as US data feeds rate-cut hopes
Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday after soft US economic data boosted expectations the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates and…
Fashion
Scratch Brat: It’s a Burberry Summer
LONDON — If last year was a Brat summer, this year it’s a Burberry one. The brand is kicking off festival season with a campaign…