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A Lesson in Creativity and Capitalism from Two Zany YouTubers
James Hobson began publishing videos on YouTube in 2006, when he was still a high-school student in Ontario, Canada. His early uploads…
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China Everbright issues first tranche of medium-term notes for 2025
CHINA Everbright Water has issued its first tranche of medium-term notes (MTNs) for 2025 with a principal amount of 1.5 billion yuan…
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Japan’s Seven & i deal related to national security: economy minister
JAPANESE economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday (Jan 8) he believed a potential foreign acquisition of retail giant Seven & i…
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Japan flags foreign takeover of 7-Eleven owner as a national security issue
A POTENTIAL foreign acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i would be “heavily related” to national security, Japan’s Economy…
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The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time
The U.S. surgeon general’s new push to warn consumers about the link between drinking and cancer comes at a precarious time for restaurant…
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Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia
Indonesia's Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita reportedly held talks recently with Apple executives about the company's…
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iShares MSCI Asia ex-Japan Climate Action ETF crosses US$1.22 billion in AUM
IN over a year since its launch, the iShares MSCI Asia ex-Japan Climate Action ETF has surpassed US$1.22 billion in assets under…
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BlackRock becomes Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s substantial shareholder
Asset manager acquires 10.8 million shares of maritime vessel maker for an unknown amount of consideration ASSET manager BlackRock is…
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World’s biggest asset manager BlackRock is now Yangzijiang Shipbuilding substantial shareholder
BlackRock, which manages over US$10 trillion in assets, acquires 10.8 million shares of maritime vessel maker to raise its deemed interest…
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Chinese investors chase returns abroad as local markets struggle
CHINESE investors’ demand for better returns overseas is so strong that even an expanded purchase quota for some funds is selling out…
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Geopolitical conflicts cloud Singapore fund managers’ outlook for 2025: Imas survey
SINGAPORE fund managers are anticipating an escalation in geopolitical conflicts, which will leave a material impact on the global economy…
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Singapore police partner banks to prevent S$73 million in potential scam losses
Two-month operation relies on robotic process automation technology to detect possible victims, enabling authorities to reach out to them…
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DBS shares reach S$45 for the first time
Shares of Singapore’s biggest bank DBS soared to S$45 for the first time on Wednesday (Jan 8). The stock was trading at S$45.14 in the…
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DBS shares hit S$45 for the first time
Shares of Singapore’s biggest bank DBS reached S$45 for the first time on Wednesday (Jan 8). The stock crossed that milestone to trade at…
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DBS shares crosses S$45 for the first time
Shares of Singapore’s biggest bank DBS reached S$45 for the first time on Wednesday (Jan 8). The stock crossed that milestone to trade at…
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Tyre maker Goodyear to sell Dunlop brand to Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber for US$701 million
GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber said on Tuesday (Jan 7) that it will sell its Dunlop brand to Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries for US$701 million…
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TikTok, Alibaba push Indonesia e-commerce pioneer Bukalapak into retreat
INDONESIAN e-commerce pioneer Bukalapak.com will stop selling physical goods, underscoring the cut-throat competition in a market where…
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China renews car trade-in subsidy to boost hybrid, EV sales
CHINA has renewed a trade-in subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan (S$3,724) to help underpin sales of fuel-efficient vehicles, including electric…
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Hong Kong Airport Authority sells record HK$18.5 billion of bonds
THE Airport Authority of Hong Kong sold HK$18.5 billion (S$3.3 billion) of bonds in the largest-ever issuance in the financial hub’s local…
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Former MoviePass Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over ‘Unlimited’ Plan
Theodore Farnsworth, the former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, pleaded guilty to securities fraud on Tuesday after…
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Japanese chipmaker Renesas to cut less than 5% of global workforce
JAPANESE chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut less than 5 per cent of its global workforce, amounting to fewer than 1,000 positions, as…
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Micron invests US$7 billion in Woodlands advanced packaging site; 1,400 jobs to be created
MICRON Technology broke ground on its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility on Wednesday (Jan 8) in Singapore, adjacent…
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Centurion hits record high, surges 6.3% after news that it is exploring a Reit listing
SHARES of accommodation assets operator Centurion surged 6.3 per cent on Wednesday (Jan 8) following the previous day’s news that it is…
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Centurion surges 6.3% after news that it is exploring a Reit listing
SHARES of accommodation assets operator Centurion surged 6.3 per cent on Wednesday (Jan 8) following the previous day’s news that it is…