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NetLink NBN Trust’s net profit slips 6.9% to S$46.9 million for H2 FY25
Internet service provider NetLink NBN Trust posted a 6.9 per cent decrease in net profit to S$46.9 million for the second half ended Mar…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ $2.4 Billion Deal for Foot Locker Could Be Big Boon for Nike + More Key Takeaways
On the heels of Skechers’ $9 billion go-private deal last week, all eyes are now on Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s $2.4 billion move to buy…
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IEA predicts slower oil demand growth for the rest of 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday (May 15) that economic headwinds combined with record sales of electric vehicles…
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India says its troops killed 31 Maoist rebels in weeks-long battle
Indian security forces have killed 31 Maoist rebels in what the country’s home minister called the “biggest operation against Naxalism”.…
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Benito Skinner on ‘Overcompensating,’ Core Love Stories and Turning Cringe Into Comedy
“I go right back into my old ways,” Benito Skinner says. It’s been roughly a week that Skinner, now a Los Angeles resident, has been back…
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Sats to invest over S$250 million to upgrade operations, cargo handling infrastructure at Changi Airport
These strategic initiatives will also enhance operational reliability and safety, and optimise turnaround times Catering and ground…
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Alibaba misses revenue estimates as it fights for China e-commerce market dominance
[BENGALURU/SHANGHAI] Alibaba posted quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ estimates on Thursday (May 15), as the e-commerce group works…
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Kanye Gave Twitter an Exclusive Hit Single
One of the year’s most talked-about new songs, from one of the planet’s most influential musicians, is not available on Spotify, or Apple…
Fashion
Shein to set up huge Vietnam warehouse in US tariff hedge: sources
[HANOI, SHANGHAI] Fast-fashion online retailer Shein is leasing a huge warehouse in Vietnam, two people familiar with the deal told…
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SGX RegCo consults on regulatory changes to streamline IPO rules
Listed issuers on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) will be expected to take on a more proactive role in providing timely and relevant…
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ITD Cementation India Ltd (BOM:509496) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth Amidst ...
Total Income (Q4 FY '25): INR2,480 crores, 10% growth year-on-year. EBITDA (Q4 FY '25): INR268 crores. EBITDA Margin (Q4 FY '25): 10.8%.…
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Cordlife jumps 48% to S$0.23 on partial offer from Thai-listed Medeze
The stem cell company is seeking to acquire about 25.6 million shares at S$0.25 apiece Shares of Cordlife surged by over 48 per cent on…
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Deutsche Telekom first-quarter profit slightly above expectations
The group raised 2025 core profit guidance to about 45 billion euros, up marginally from the previous 44.9 billion Deutsche Telekom…
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‘We were poor, but at least we were together’: families of Nepali workers killed in Saudi Arabia wait for justice
For years, Sitaram and Binita Das had longed for a son. The couple loved their five daughters, but on the deeply conservative southern…
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April new home sales dip 9% month on month to 663 units, but are double year-ago levels
Developers in Singapore sold 663 private homes in April, down 9 per cent from the month before, but up 120 per cent from the 301 units a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Ortega Named International Ambassador for Dior Makeup
NEW YORK — Jenna Ortega is Dior’s new international ambassador for makeup. The American actress, who plays the role of Wednesday Addams in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sedef Uncu Aki Named CEO at Next Gen Materials Company Gozen
Next-gen materials and biotechnology company Gozen has undergone a leadership switch as it preps for its next phase of expansion. Sedef…
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EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Le Bon Appointed Guerlain Bee Ambassador
NEW YORK — Charlotte Le Bon has been appointed Guerlain’s bee ambassador. The Canadian artist, director and actress steps into the role…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Launches Culinary Community of Top Chefs
PARIS — At Louis Vuitton, it’s not just monogrammed trunks that travel. Since opening its first branded café and restaurant in 2020 at its…
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China’s investors signal trade truce is no panacea for markets
The trade truce is not enough to ignite a rush into Chinese financial assets amid expectations of reduced policy stimulus and lingering…
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Investors flee SingPost as underlying profit sinks into the red
The group records a 40% fall in net profit as uncertain global logistics conditions pose challenges Shares of Singapore Post (SingPost)…
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Newsom proposes $20-million funding cut for California newsrooms, citing budget issues
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed slashing funding by 67% for a pioneering deal with Google to support struggling California newsrooms, citing…
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Bumitama Agri Q1 profit rises 51% to 495.6 billion rupiah
Higher commodity prices and rising production drive revenue up 19% at 4.6 trillion rupiah Bumitama Agri posted on Thursday (May 15) a 51…
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Bumitama Agri Q1 profit rises 51% to 495.9 billion rupiah
Bumitama Agri posted on Thursday (May 15) a 51 per cent rise in net profit to 495.9 billion rupiah (S$38.9 million) for the first quarter…