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Bank of Japan debated weak-yen risk, scope for more rate hikes at January meeting, summary shows
BANK of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks…
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Asean’s data centre gold rush to get a boost from DeepSeek’s AI leap: Maybank
DEMAND for Asean data centres is likely to remain resilient as Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek is set to disrupt the…
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Taiwan leads Asia-wide stock tumble as Trump wields tariff weapon; STI sheds 1.5% before recovering
ASIAN markets fell at the open on Monday (Feb 3) after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico…
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SoftBank’s Son, OpenAI’s Altman to unveil Japan AI thrust
SOFTBANK Group’s founder Masayoshi Son is taking the stage in Tokyo on Monday (Feb 3) with OpenAI chief Sam Altman, part of a global push…
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SoftBank, OpenAI unveil Japan AI joint venture
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday (Feb 3) he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan to…
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Jimmy Butler Reportedly Won't Sign Extension With Warriors Amid Trade Talks
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Six-time All-Star Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler has apparently taken another potential trade…
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Singapore shares fall at Monday’s open; STI down 1.5%
SINGAPORE shares tumbled at the open on Monday (Feb 3) as investors mulled over the impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump…
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Spurs Land Star De'Aaron Fox in Blockbuster Trade With Kings and Bulls
✓ Link copied to clipboard! The NBA continues to be one of the wildest leagues across the sports landscape. All the rumors turned out to…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Sats, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Raffles Medical
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 3): Sembcorp Industries: The…
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Barrenjoey opens Hong Kong office as Australian firm expands
BARRENJOEY has added a Hong Kong office to its growing international footprint as the Australian financial services firm boosts its…
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Pete Alonso Signing With NL Contender 'Almost Inevitable,' Insider Says
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The calendar has flipped to February. Spring training will be starting soon, but first baseman Pete…
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TSMC shares in focus on return from holiday after DeepSeek jolt
TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will be in focus as shares resume trading on Monday (Feb 3) after a global sell-off in…
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Samsung chief Jay Y Lee found not guilty in merger case
The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing all the charges from a case involving a 2015 merger Samsung Electronics…
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OpenAI Unveils New A.I. Agent for Research
A week ago, OpenAI released a tool that can go online to shop for groceries or book a restaurant reservation. Now it is offering A.I.…
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EU to make Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for ‘unsafe’ goods: FT
THE European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace liable for dangerous or illegal…
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Honda’s motorcycle business is the gem in a messy Nissan union
HONDA Motor’s crusade to shore up car sales by absorbing Nissan Motor could undermine an oft-forgotten but equally vital part of its…
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UniCredit heats up Italy finance battle with new Generali stake
UNICREDIT has made a surprise new move in the fight to dominate the Italian financial system by unveiling a minority stake in…
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Mavericks GM Offers Strange Explanation For Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis Deal
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was quickly put on the defensive Sunday while discussing his shocking decision to move on…
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Stellantis managers to step down as part of shakeup
STELLANTIS is planning another shakeup of its management ranks as the automaker deepens its overhaul following the ouster of chief…
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Cocoa prices swing as supply worries persist
THE cocoa industry is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating prices, supply challenges, and evolving market…
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InnoTek shifts gears to AI, EVs to capture industry changes
Already in China, Thailand and Vietnam, the company is mulling a move into Malaysia FACED with a changing disk drive industry more than 15…
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Why Europe will power a big and beautiful 2025 for stocks
WHAT will 2025 bring for stocks? Haze clouded my view in January. Three 2025 outcomes seemed similarly likely: US and world stocks could…
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Sembcorp to miss 2025 target on green business profits, drops metric from 2028 strategy
Management will not receive compensation tied to this particular sustainability goal SEMBCORP Industries will miss one of its 2025…
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Private markets to draw more investor interest this year: survey
This follows the Fed’s move to start cutting interest rates last September, prompting some investors to shift their allocations away from…