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ECB to cut rates again to help economy overcome trade turmoil
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday (Apr 17), looking to prop up…
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At Watches and Wonders 2025, Executives Work Through Macro Complications
GENEVA — The latest edition of the Watches and Wonders fair was ready to symbolize the watchmaking industry’s rebound. Rallying after a…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Autry Opens First Flagship in London’s Soho
MILAN — Autry, the sneakers brand rooted in the vintage Americana aesthetic, is making its retail debut. The footwear label, best known…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Trellis Health Raises $1.8 Million in Pre-seed Round Ahead of Launch
Health care platform Trellis Health has secured a $1.8 million pre-seed round from Palette Ventures, Swizzle Ventures, NextBlue, Suncoast…
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‘Compelling yields’: DBS flags opportunity in hotel S-Reits on Mice, concert hub status
Hotel Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) could benefit from the Republic’s drive to establish itself as a regional…
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Bank of Korea holds rate steady after inflation sped up and won wobbled
The Bank of Korea (BOK) held its benchmark interest rate steady to foster stability after consumer inflation unexpectedly picked up and…
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Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and…
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Malaysia Airlines parent reports lower profit in 2024
Malaysia Airlines’ parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) reported a second consecutive annual profit in 2024, but it fell 93 per…
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Insurance Claims: The New AI Reality
The world of insurance claims is changing fast, and a big part of that change is artificial intelligence (AI). While some worry that AI…
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Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy
By Rupam Jain NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using…
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PGIM to invest US$2 billion in Asia property, unfazed by tariffs
PGIM Real Estate, the property arm of Prudential Financial’s asset manager, expects to invest about US$2 billion across the Asia-Pacific…
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Gold continues record rally as trade war woes fuel safe-haven demand
Gold extended its record rally on Thursday (Apr 17) as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid an intensifying global trade…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, Keppel DC Reit, Nam Cheong, Kore
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Apr 17). CapitaLand Investment (CLI):…
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Perplexity in talks to integrate assistant into Samsung, Motorola phones
Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup vying with Google and OpenAI, is ramping up efforts to get prime placement for its…
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TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) gave a bullish outlook for the year on robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI)…
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AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it US$800 million
Chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday (Apr 16) said it expects new US licensing requirements for semiconductors…
Fashion
Tiffany Haddish Talks About the Best Fashion Advice
As host of Tuesday’s Fashion Group International’s Rising Star awards, Tiffany Haddish didn’t just dress the part — she cheered on the…
Business
Europe: Shares close lower as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook
European shares closed lower on Wednesday (Apr 16), weighed down by semiconductor-related stocks after the world’s biggest chip-making…
Business
The Vitamin Shoppe Is Being Sold to Private Equity Companies
Two private equity firms, Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners, have entered into a definitive agreement to…
Fashion
Fashion Group International Presents Rising Star Awards to Bonnie Young, Natalia Fedner, Rex Shoes and More
True to these turbulent times, there were more than a few didn’t-see-that-coming moments at the Fashion Group International’s “Rising…
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Postmortems of rescue workers killed in Gaza show ‘gunshots to head and torso’
The doctor who carried out the postmortems of the 15 paramedics and rescue workers who were killed by Israeli troops in Gaza in March has…
Business
Industry players see room for private credit market to grow in South-east Asia
Private credit funds, where investors pool their capital to enable the fund manager to provide loans to companies, are seeing greater…
Business
CaaStle Gets $2.75M Bridge Loan to Plan Chapter 11 Filing and Weigh Strategic Transactions
CaaStle — the embattled fashion rental service that descended into chaos late last month — got a little bit of breathing room from a $2.75…
Beauty
SZA Launches Not Beauty Brand, First Lip Gloss Shades to Debut at ‘Grand National Tour’ Pop-up Stores
SZA has joined the ever-growing team of pop stars in the beauty market. The Grammy-winning singer is officially launching Not Beauty, her…