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Maybank eyes Johor-Singapore SEZ for growth; targets 25% profit contribution from Singapore by 2027
The zone could generate a need for financing among companies – an area Maybank is eager to support THE upcoming Johor-Singapore Special…
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Data centres the standout performers among S-Reits in Q3; analysts have mixed views on the sector overall for Q4
Singapore-listed Reits report healthy operational performance, even as they face pressure from higher interest rates DATA centres turned…
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Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to…
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Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data
Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology —…
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Susan Smith: Killer Mom Denied Parole 30 Years After Drowning Her Sons and Then Spending Time in Jail Engaging In Sexual Activity with Multiple Men
A mother convicted of a notorious 1994 double murder has been denied parole after board members dismissed her insincere display of…
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Red Sox $50 Million Star Outfielder Projected To Cut Ties With BOS For Cubs
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Boston Red Sox are set to be very aggressive in free agency this winter. They're rumored to be in on…
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Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finnish authorities said Wednesday they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the…
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Eurozone banks are vulnerable to US funding squeeze: ECB
The growing dependence on US dollars and the stronger link between banks and non-banks pose risks to the eurozone’s financial system…
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At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least seven members of a Nigerian government protection agency are missing after their convoy was attacked by…
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Man has last laugh on thief who broke into car to steal wallet: "karma"
A man who had his car broken into and his wallet stolen has told Newsweek how he ended up having the last laugh on the thief. Musician and…
Business
Amos Group extends offer closing date to Dec 12
OFFSHORE oil and gas equipment manufacturer Amos Group on Wednesday (Nov 20) extended the deadline for shareholders to accept the offer…
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Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced the former head of the Islamic police in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu to 10 years…
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Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth
The October 29 floods washed away roads and rail lines, submerged fields and gutted homes and businesses (Jose Jordan) The floods which…
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Apple makes US$100 million investment proposal for new plant in Indonesia
TECH giant Apple has made a US$100 million investment proposal to Indonesia to build a plant to manufacture accessories and components,…
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Hospital: 12 dead in Israeli strike on house in northern Gaza
At least 12 people were killed in an Israeli bombardment of a house in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, according to a local…
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Nio’s Q3 net loss widens to 5.1 billion yuan on lower vehicle sales
CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s net loss widened to 5.1 billion yuan (S$945.5 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30, 2024,…
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In data: APAC outperforms amid global decline in deal activity
GlobalData reports that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region recorded 11,808 deals, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and…
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Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI drops 0.4%
Nikkei 225 ends 0.2% lower, while Kospi is up 0.4%; Bursa loses 0.3% and Hang Seng closes 0.2% higher SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on…
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Taylor Swift's merch comes under fire from fans
A number of Taylor Swift's fans have taken to social media to criticize the pricing of the pop star's merchandise—specifically a branded…
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China smartphone sales drop 9% y/y over Singles’ Day shopping festival
Apple sales fell year-over-year by double-digit percentages, Huawei’s sales increased by 7%, while Xiaomi’s sales declined by 6%. APPLE…
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ADIA, GIC said nearing Pye-Barker Fire & Safety minority stake
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Singapore’s GIC are in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pye-Barker Fire &…
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Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye said Wednesday he was kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and is…
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Ramon Rivera: Maniac Who Killed Three in Manhattan Stabbing Spree Gives Disturbing Reason Behind Choosing His Victims
The career criminal accused of fatally stabbing three people in an unprovoked attack across Manhattan reportedly told police a disturbing…
Culture
How Did Saafir Die? Veteran Oakland Rapper Dies Unexpectedly Aged 54 as Friend Xzibit Pays Touching Tribute
Saafir, the popular Oakland rapper, has died at the age of 54. The veteran West Coast rapper, whose real name is Reggie Gibson, died at…