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Why do hostage families fear the IDF's reinvasion of Deir al-Balah, despite past operations?
On Sunday, the IDF issued evacuation orders for the Deir al-Balah central Gaza area, a reliable sign that the IDF intends to attack an…
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Israel expands operations in central Gaza
The Israeli army is expanding its operations in the city of Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from…
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US may target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC operations in China: sources
The US Department of Commerce is considering revoking authorisations granted in recent years to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix and…
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Procter & Gamble’s job cuts raise questions over possible impact on Singapore operations, new facility plans
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has so far stayed silent about how its planned reduction of about 15 per cent of its global non-manufacturing…
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Procter & Gamble’s job cuts raise questions over possible impact on 2,300 staff and operations in Singapore
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has so far stayed silent about how its planned reduction of about 15 per cent of its global non-manufacturing…
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SingHealth Duke-NUS’ AI spinoff inks MOUs with Roche, ST Engineering to improve healthcare operations
Enigma Health, a healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) spinoff from SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, has inked separate…
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Westpac to cut 1,500 jobs, simplify operations: report
The company says it regularly adjusts its workforce based on shifting investment priorities Westpac Banking Corp (Westpac) is planning to…
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US sanctions on China refiners over Iran oil disrupt operations: sources
Recent US sanctions on two small Chinese refiners for buying Iranian oil have created difficulties receiving crude and led them to sell…
Politics
Israel intensifies operations in Gaza Strip with dozens of airstrikes
The Israeli military continued to conduct dozens of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip over the Jewish weekend from Friday evening to Saturday…
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Israel military expands operations in Gaza City, encircles Rafah
Israeli forces have launched new operations in Gaza City aimed at strengthening control over the area, dismantling Hamas infrastructure…
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Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, cutting 2,000 jobs: report
The move is in line with Microsoft’s decision to stop outsourcing after-sales support in China to Wicresoft Microsoft’s joint venture…
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Panin Bank a good fit for DBS’ Indonesia operations; Singapore bank’s surplus capital can fund potential acquisition
A potential acquisition of Indonesia’s Panin Bank could benefit from DBS’ strong track record of turning around unprofitable targets, and…
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HSBC weighs outsourcing some trading operations to lift returns
HSBC Holdings is considering outsourcing part of its sprawling trading business as executives struggle to justify making technology…
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Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman C.Q. Brown, chief of naval operations also out
President Trump on Friday said he is firing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, while Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa…
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Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
The Trump administration is targeting government officials who had been flagging foreign interference in U.S. elections, despite…
Politics
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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HSBC to sell Bahrain retail banking operations as restructuring progresses
The deal will see a transfer of retail loans, deposits and accounts of about 76,000 customers to BBK HSBC on Tuesday (Feb 18) agreed to…
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DBS names new heads of operations, and corporate and SME banking
SINGAPORE’S largest lender DBS named on Tuesday (Feb 18) its two picks for the group head of its corporate and SME banking unit, as well…
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Talent crunch pushing Singapore’s financial sector to rewrite operations playbook to retain staff
In the race for talent, some banks are re-thinking their operating models, or redefining seniority by performance, not tenure AMID…
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36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The day before Linda Wetzel closed on her retirement home in Southport, N.C., in 2012 — a cozy place where she could open the windows at…
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Keppel H2 profit from continuing operations up 19.9% to S$527.9 million
KEPPEL recorded a profit from continuing operations of S$527.9 million for its second half ended Dec 31, up 19.9 per cent from S$440.3…
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Amazon exits Quebec operations, to cut about 1,700 jobs; Ottawa unhappy
E-COMMERCE giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 full-time…
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Nigerian army says it killed 76 extremists during a weeklong operation in Borno State
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian troops killed 76 Islamic militants in the country's northeast during operations conducted in various parts…
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Prospects for South-east Asia telcos may soften in 2025, but non-core operations could be monetised
Maybank analysts predict 3% year-on-year rise in sector’s mobile and fixed revenue, down from 4% in 2024 SOUTH-EAST Asian telcos have…