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TikTok cuts trust and safety jobs in Singapore as part of global layoffs
AT LEAST a dozen TikTok employees in Singapore were let go with immediate effect, as the firm trimmed its back-end teams globally to…
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Bryan Kohberger suffers legal blow
The judge overseeing the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with the killing of four University of Idaho students, has declined to…
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DeepSeek rally helps Chinese tech firms raise more funds
Listed Chinese companies have raised more than US$1 billion globally through placements so far this year, with most of it in February THE…
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Internet sobs as disabled puppy with deformed legs takes his "first steps"
Footage of a disabled shelter dog taking his first steps thanks to the wonders of modern veterinary medicine has got everyone online…
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Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange plans gold futures as metal surges
SINGAPORE’S Abaxx Exchange plans to introduce gold futures in the coming months, with prices setting fresh records this year as traders…
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Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages to Red Cross
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Growth in global private equity deal flow may be slower than expected this year: Preqin
INVESTORS forecasting a quick uptake in global private equity (PE) activity this year may be disappointed, especially if the gap in…
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Airbus sets modest 2025 jet delivery goal amid supply snags
AIRBUS estimated it will deliver 820 aircraft this year, setting modest target as the planemaker contends with trade tensions, persistent…
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Old photos show armoured vehicle transfer and border patrol, not 'Thai military preparing to enter Myanmar'
As Thailand intensified efforts to crack down on compounds housing illegal scam operations that have flourished in parts of Myanmar's…
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Hamas to hand over remains of four hostages to Israel
The militant Palestinian group Hamas plans to hand over on Thursday the mortal remains of four people abducted from Israel to the Gaza…
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Most US manufacturers forecast layoffs at Vietnam operations with Trump tariffs: survey
MOST US manufacturers surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam said they would be likely forced to lay off workers…
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Spy chief warns Australia facing greater security challenges
The head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency ASIO has warned that the country will face greater threats from espionage, foreign…
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Japan’s Suzuki aims to boost sales by a third by 2030, invest heavily in India
JAPANESE small car maker Suzuki Motor said it will target 4.2 million vehicles in global sales in five years’ time – an increase of nearly…
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Analysts raise target prices, dividend estimates on UOB as they get positive on earnings outlook
Maybank forecasts return on equity to increase, thereby driving higher valuations ANALYSTS have raised their target prices for UOB after…
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Lenovo’s profit beats estimates as AI fuels PC recovery hopes
Investors are betting that PC makers from HP to Dell Technologies will benefit in 2025 as consumers pick up devices with more AI features…
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Trump order calls for agencies to run regulations past DOGE
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday calling for agency heads to work with the Department of Government Efficiency to…
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KKR wins control of US$4.4 billion Fuji Soft after clash with Bain
The scramble to take Fuji Soft private is rooted in the value of the software company’s trove of human resources and real estate KKR has…
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Trump order eliminates advisory committees, federal groups
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that targets numerous federal agencies, including the United States Institute of Peace…
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Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto
Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday that it was offering $30,000 to each passenger who was aboard the flight from Minneapolis that crashed…
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Map shows trajectory of US nuclear-capable missile test
The United States on Wednesday fired an unarmed but nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California over the…
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Hegseth faces backlash after proposing Pentagon cuts to fund Trump's agenda
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced some heat on Wednesday after directing the Department of Defense (DOD) to find $50 billion in…
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Manulife US Reit to sell Plaza office building for US$40 million as H2 distributable income falls 57.6%
THE manager of Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) reported on Thursday (Feb 20) that its distributable income fell 57.6 per…
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Snack recall prompts warning in 13 states
A pancake and berries snack pack has been recalled across 13 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday.…
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Liz Cheney rips Trump over his "devotion to Putin" and "lies about history"
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Wednesday said President Donald Trump defies all values upheld by former President Ronald…