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Yangzijiang Financial H2 earnings soars to S$197.3 million
INVESTMENT management firm Yangzijiang Financial reported a net profit of S$197.3 million in the second half ended Dec 31, 2024, an…
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Apple plans Texas factory for AI servers, 20,000 research jobs
APPLE on Monday (Feb 24) said it plans to help bring online a quarter-million-square-foot factory in Texas by 2026 to build artificial…
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Apple plans US$500 billion in US investment, 20,000 research jobs in next four years
APPLE said on Monday (Feb 24) it would spend US$500 billion in US investments in the next four years that will include a giant factory in…
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German Muslim body condemns stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial
Germany's Central Council of Muslims reacted with dismay on Monday to last week's knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. A…
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Singapore shares slide on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286 as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities…
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DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sees job cuts of 4,000 temp staff as AI replaces roles
DBS Group Holdings plans to cut about 4,000 of its contract and temporary staff workforce over the next three years as artificial…
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SGX shares climb more than 5% after MAS review group unveils plans to boost stock market
Initiatives include a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme to strengthen the fund management ecosystem Shares of the Singapore…
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China Insight: How China’s AI Aims to Reshape the Fashion Industry
On the eve of the 2025 Two Sessions, China‘s top leadership held a Private Enterprise Symposium in Beijing earlier this month, with…
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Meet Salon C. Lundman, Where Christoffer Lundman Brings Intellect and Quirk Into Quiet Luxury
LONDON — Salon C. Lundman was one of the new brands that got buyers talking this past Paris Men’s Fashion Week. At its first time hosting…
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Neiman Marcus Serves Up Food and Fashion in Café Society Spring Campaign
The worlds of food and fashion collide in Neiman Marcus‘ spring ad campaign. Dubbed Café Society, the campaign celebrates the synergy…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ibiza Gallery, a New Luxury Retail and Lifestyle Destination, to Welcome First The Attico Flagship
MILAN — A new luxury retail and lifestyle complex bowing in Ibiza, Spain, this summer will welcome the first flagship for The Attico. The…
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From tech to financial services: Layoffs and job cuts in 2025
RETRENCHMENTS and unemployment have been widespread in the first two months of 2025, with job cuts announced across various industries.…
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Indonesia launches new multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund
Prabowo Subianto has ordered sweeping cuts across government to fund his key campaign pledges including the new investment vehicle (Bagus…
Fashion
Monica Barbaro Goes Fiery in Red Dior Gown With Dramatic Plunging Neckline for SAG Awards 2025
Monica Barbaro was one of the many stars embracing fiery red-hot shades at Sunday’s SAG Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The actress wore a…
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Zoe Saldaña Goes Strapless in Saint Laurent Dress With Dramatic Ruffle Detail to SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet
Zoe Saldaña‘s gown on the SAG Awards 2025 red carpet was all about subtle flair. The “Emilia Pérez” star chose a Saint Lauren ensemble for…
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Gold steady near record highs amid tariff concerns, inflation data awaited
GOLD prices steadied near an all-time high on Monday (Feb 24), supported by concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, while…
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Peplum Dresses Are Trending on the SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet
If one needs proof that the peplum trend is back, look no further than the red carpet at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday in…
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Marissa Bode Wears Voluminous Beaded Tony Ward Gown for SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet
Marissa Bode joined her fellow “Wicked” cast members on the red carpet for the 2025 SAG Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. The actress stars…
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SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet Was Year of Red Dresses With Anna Sawai, Monica Barbaro and More
The red trend is still going strong, as evidenced by the parade of fiery looks at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday in Los Angeles. On Sunday,…
Business
Indonesia launches Danantara investment fund, channelling US$20 billion into 20 strategic projects
Indonesia has officially launched the Danantara investment fund on Monday (Feb 24), a high-stakes, multibillion-dollar initiative designed…
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Kerry Washington Gives Sheer Trend a Rose Gold Twist in Pearl-embellished Armani Privé Gown for 2025 SAG Awards Red Carpet
Kerry Washington was dripping in pearls at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. The actress wore a custom Giorgio Armani Privé…
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WiseTech board quits as founder Richard White wins power struggle
WISETECH Global’s founder and largest shareholder Richard White appears to have triumphed in a high-level power dispute after almost every…
Business
Stocks to watch: Olam, Raffles Medical, Sats, UOB, CapitaLand India Trust, Venture
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 24): Olam: The group on Monday…
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Gold market ructions drive Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in…