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Heineken’s Van den Brink to step down as CEO
Dutch brewer Heineken said on Monday (Jan 12) its chief executive officer (CEO) Dolf van den Brink will step down on May 31, after nearly…
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China battery shares drop on plan to cut export tax rebates
From April, discounts on 22 battery-related goods will be cut from 9% to 6%, with a complete removal planned from 2027 Chinese battery…
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US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union THE US will host…
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Bay Area semiconductor testing company to lay off more than 200 workers
Semiconductor testing equipment company FormFactor is laying off more than 200 workers and closing manufacturing facilities as it seeks to…
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Iran Used $2 Billion in Crypto to Run Its Militant Proxies in 2025
crypto scam, india scam. Photo by BeInCrypto Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transacted more than $2 billion in…
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Owner adopts cream golden retriever, then has shock realization about DNA
After purchasing an English cream golden retriever, a couple started going down the "rabbit hole" and ended up questioning their decision.…
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Wall Street opens higher after jobs data; tariff ruling awaited
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Friday (Jan 9), as investors digested weaker-than-expected jobs data, while awaiting…
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Meta signs multi-gigawatt nuclear deals for AI data centres
The agreements could end up totalling more than six gigawatts, enough to power a city of about five million homes Meta Platforms agreed to…
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China probes competition among food delivery platforms to curb price war
Despite a government campaign to rein in overcapacity and stabilise prices, its consumer prices ended 2025 the same as 2024 China will…
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Can Nvidia repeat its record-breaking year?
Chipmaker Nvidia had a record-setting year in 2025, becoming the world’s most valuable company as the frenzy around artificial…
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Singapore stocks track regional gains; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers edge out losers 289 to 236, with 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changing hands Singapore…
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MAS, SGX RegCo propose rule changes to pave way for SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge
In a key step towards establishing the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)…
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Masked Gunmen Tie Up Woman in France, Steal Crypto USB
Three masked men broke into a home in Manosque, France, on Monday evening, tying up a woman at gunpoint and stealing a USB drive…
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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called…
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Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men…
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Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figures HUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the…
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This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The…
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Wall St opens lower; defence firms up as Trump calls for budget boost
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jan 8), as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls…
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Morgan Stanley boosts managing director ranks after dealmaking revival
Wall Street expects another strong year as equity markets hit record highs and interest rates decline Morgan Stanley elevated 184…
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China Aviation Oil confirms Sinopec merger with parent CNAF
State administrators have given the nod for the merger following deliberation, says CAO The parent company of China Aviation Oil (CAO)…
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Factory closure plan could lead to 125 jobs losses
About 125 people could lose their jobs after a synthetic textile manufacturer announced the potential closure of its UK factory. US-based…
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Inside Singapore’s AI bootcamp to retrain 35,000 bankers
The Government is working hand in glove with the country’s largest banks to teach new technology skills Kelvin Chiang knew the five…
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Indonesian independence celebrations falsely shared as Christmas Day event at Jakarta mosque
Old footage of an event at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta to commemorate Indonesia's independence has resurfaced in posts falsely claiming…
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Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots…