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China raises scrutiny of outflows via Hong Kong listings, foreign deals
CHINA is increasing scrutiny of outbound investments by domestic companies as well as their use of proceeds from Hong Kong share sales,…
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SingPost must quickly find a new group CEO to deliver it from its troubles
The postal-service provider’s road map following the sale of its Australian unit would shape the slate of candidates and its final pick of…
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US military reveals second Chinese balloon shot down in 2023
A photo released by the United States military revealed a second Chinese balloon was shot down in 2023, along with the one that crossed…
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Video of Erdogan saying he wants to see Khan is doctored
A doctored video appearing to show Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing a desire to see Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister of Pakistan,…
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Russia is relying so heavily on North Korea that it's getting 50% of its ammo from Pyongyang, Ukraine's spy chief says
Ukraine's military intelligence chief said North Korea is covering 50% of Russia's war ammo needs. Kyrylo Budanov said it's another sign…
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OCBC, UOB poised to gain most from JS-SEZ; DBS could seek to expand Malaysia footprint: analysts
The zone will enable the banks with networks that are entrenched in the two markets to gain from stronger investment flows AMONG the trio…
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China Everbright Water’s FY2024 profit falls 14% to HK$1 billion
CHINA Everbright Water’s net profit for the full year ended Dec 31 fell 14 per cent to HK$1 billion (S$175.5 million) from HK$1.2 billion…
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Photo shows S.Korea parliament speaker donning memorial pin, not Chinese ruling party symbol
South Korea's parliament speaker became the latest target of baseless pro-communist allegations as President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial wraps…
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‘Worst is over’: Analysts bullish on Raffles Medical’s potential China turnaround; Maybank upgrades to ‘buy’
ANALYSTS have raised their target prices on private healthcare provider Raffles Medical amid expectations of an earnings recovery, which…
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‘Worst is over’: Analysts bullish on Raffles Medical’s potential China turnaround; DBS, Maybank upgrade to ‘buy’
ANALYSTS have raised their target prices on private healthcare provider Raffles Medical amid expectations of an earnings recovery, which…
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Tesla sales fall 45% in Europe as rivals’ EV registrations soar
TESLA’s sales plunged 45 per cent last month across Europe, where rival carmakers saw a surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand. The Elon…
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India’s February gold imports to hit 20-year low on record high prices: sources
INDIA’S gold imports are set to tumble 85 per cent in February from year ago levels to their lowest in 20 years, with demand sapped by…
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China's home prices to drop further, recovery not expected until 2026
BEIJING (Reuters) - The outlook for China's property sector has turned gloomier despite expectations of price stabilisation by next year…
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"Wordle" today #1,347 hints, clues and answer for Tuesday, February 25 game
Wordle has had a grip on the internet ever since its release to the public in October 2021. To play the game, users must guess the daily…
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"Connections" February 25: Hints and answers for puzzle #625
Today's Connections is difficult, so don't worry if you are having trouble solving it; Newsweek has helpful hints for you to maintain your…
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Law firm HFW expands Hong Kong office to Hongkong Land’s tower
HFW will have more space in the new office, in contrast with the recent downsizing efforts by some of its international peers HONGKONG…
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India’s Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV near merger: ET
INDIA’S Tata Group and Bharti Group are finalising a merger of their satellite TV businesses Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV amid mounting…
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Republican congressman says he wants change to Medicaid
Republican U.S. Representative Mark Alford of Missouri said that he would support "changes" to Medicaid hours after the issue took center…
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Trump team seeks to toughen Biden’s chip controls over China
DONALD Trump’s administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their…
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Non-profit lends helping hand after fire burns clothes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — SIMDEL Children’s Education Ministry is a Sioux Falls non-profit that supports educational needs of primary…
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CLP to focus capital on Hong Kong and China in clean power push
CLP Holdings plans to focus on investing in Hong Kong and mainland China, while projects in other areas will need to be self-funded as the…
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China woos Bangladesh in Beijing trip
A 22-member Bangladeshi delegation of political leaders, civil society activists, academics and journalists have begun a 10-day visit to…
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Nissan shares drop after Musk denies Tesla investment report
SHARES of Nissan Motor plunged as much as 10 per cent, the most in three weeks, after Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk dismissed a…
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Pakistan’s shiny new Balochistan airport is just missing one thing: passengers
With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the…