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The Next Chapter in the Amazon-Trump Reset
A tale of two Bezos businesses Jeff Bezos surprised many when he spoke of his hopes for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to power at…
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Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday (Jan 6) urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to block Nippon…
Business
Straits Trading Company expects to raise up to S$10 million through digital commercial paper
THE Straits Trading Company on Monday (Jan 6) launched the second series of its three-month commercial paper in digital securities on…
Politics
The Shadowy Millions Behind San Francisco’s “Moderate” Politics
Broadly speaking, those goals include more government power and greater law enforcement; this network and its sponsors often support…
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Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
Can Paxlovid treat long Covid? A new report suggests it might help some patients, but which patients might benefit remains unclear. The…
Politics
Trump’s Rage Over His Sentencing Suddenly Takes a Dark, Unnerving Turn
Over the weekend, Donald Trump unleashed an angry new rant over the news that his sentencing for his hush money conviction will proceed…
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OCBC says healthcare S-Reits offer defence amid slower rate cuts, names top picks
INVESTORS should consider buying healthcare Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to strengthen their portfolios, an…
Business
Chinese exchanges ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling: sources
CHINA’S main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, three sources familiar with…
Business
Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after US Steel purchase blocked: analysts
JAPAN’S Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed US$14.9 billion…
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Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety
A Jeju Air crash in South Korea last week, the deadliest plane accident in years, has stunned the global aviation industry. The country is…
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Samsung adds generative AI to world’s best-selling TV lineup
SAMSUNG Electronics is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) push with a new suite of enhancements for its premium TV lineup under…
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Former HDB chief Cheong Koon Hean joins Surbana Jurong’s board
PROFESSOR Cheong Koon Hean has been appointed as a board member of Surbana Jurong Group (SJ) with immediate effect, announced the urban,…
Business
UBS targets Japan’s regional banks with senior sales hires
UBS Group hired three salesmen in Japan to boost its business selling high-yielding structured investments and other tailored derivative…
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Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE shares began Monday (Jan 6) trading in positive territory as overseas markets closed a holiday-shortened week mixed with…
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Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, gainers barely beat losers 263 to 258 after 945.4 million securities worth S$854.5 million change hands…
Business
China oil refineries face reckoning as Beijing tackles overcapacity
CHINA’S independent oil refineries face a reckoning this year as Beijing tackles overcapacity in the industry, and the crude they rely on…
Politics
What if TikTok loses its fight and gets banned in the US?
TIKTOK is barreling towards a nationwide ban in the US. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation in April 2024 designed to shut…
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Amazon Prime Will Release a Melania Trump Documentary
Amazon said on Sunday that its Prime Video streaming service will release a “behind-the-scenes” documentary about Melania Trump’s life.…
Business
Stocks to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, CSE Global
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Monday (Jan 6): Mapletree Logistics Trust…
Business
Singapore hospital operator targets wealthy boomers in China
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
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Perennial’s hospitals target wealthy boomers in China as population ages
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
Business
Italy plans US$1.6 billion SpaceX telecom security services deal
ITALY is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government – the…
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Miles reward cards are a lot of trouble, but they may be worth it if you don’t mind the math
If you are willing to dive into the different terms and conditions of these cards to earn higher rewards, richer benefits await I HAVE…
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Singapore bank earnings to continue riding higher-for-longer rates, wealth sector growth in 2025
SINGAPORE banks will likely post earnings growth in 2025, led by higher-for-longer rates and a strong wealth management business, analysts…