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STI up 0.4% amid mixed regional trading on South Korea political drama
SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Wednesday (Dec 4) amid mixed regional trading, as uncertainty loomed over Asia markets after South Korean…
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Cargill begins job cuts in drive to reduce headcount by 5%
GLOBAL commodities trader Cargill began laying off employees across its vast operations on Tuesday (Dec 3) in a drive to slash headcount…
Business
Stocks to watch: Digital Core Reit, Marco Polo Marine
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Dec 4): Digital Core Real Estate…
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JPMorgan bolsters Florida bet with 300 new jobs in Orlando
JPMORGAN plans to hire 300 people in the Orlando area over the next two years, part of the largest US bank’s expansion in the South. The…
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Microchip pauses chips act application after scaling back plans
MICROCHIP Technology is pausing its application for US semiconductor subsidies, sources familiar with the matter said, making it the first…
Business
Amazon announces new slate of AI models
AMAZON announced a new slate of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, known as foundation models, at its annual AWS conference, allowing…
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Many China copper traders halt US scrap imports on tariff fears
MANY Chinese metal importers have stopped buying US copper scrap in anticipation of tariffs being imposed when Donald Trump assumes the…
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Russian money ‘not our business’, says StanChart CEO Bill Winters, as bank doubles down on wealth management
The bank aims to attract US$200 billion in new assets over the next five years, expand relationship-manager team by 50% by 2028 STANDARD…
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Compass to buy Christie’s International in US$444 million deal
Compass agreed to buy Christie’s International Real Estate and other businesses in a transaction valued at US$444 million. Compass will…
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Intel’s CEO-shortlist candidates include former board member Lip-Bu Tan: sources
INTEL has started shortlisting a handful of candidates, including former board member Lip-Bu Tan, for the role of chief executive after…
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Euro tiptoes higher, France turmoil keeps investors on edge
THE euro rose on Tuesday (Dec 3), regaining some poise after political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling for hedging protection…
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Chinese chip firms say they can withstand new US export curbs
CHINESE chip companies targeted by Washington with fresh export controls have vowed to speed up supply chain localisation and said they…
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Nvidia to support AI development in Thailand
US CHIP giant Nvidia said on Tuesday (Dec 3) it would work with the Thai government to develop “world-class AI infrastructure” in the…
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HKBN shares jump after China Mobile makes HK$6.86 billion offer
HKBN shares jumped after China Mobile made a takeover bid that values the Hong Kong broadband provider at about HK$6.86 billion (S$1.2…
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Brokers’ take: CGS International downgrades IHH to ‘hold’, DBS maintains ‘buy’ call
ANALYSTS are split on IHH Healthcare following relatively flat third quarter earnings and the company’s forecast for its Mount Elizabeth…
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Tesla China shipments fall again amid hopes for bumper quarter
DELIVERIES from Tesla’s Shanghai factory fell for a second month in November, despite an increase in subsidies from the Chinese government…
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China bans germanium, gallium exports to US in tit-for-tat move
CHINA announced an outright ban on several materials crucial to chip-making from being exported to the US citing concerns over military…
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Walmart Hidden Clearance: Shopping Hacks
Walmart is known for its low prices, but did you know that there are even more ways to save? Many shoppers are unaware of Walmart’s hidden…
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Japan's Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a three-week closing high on Tuesday (Dec 3) as heavyweight chip stocks led a broad rally on the back of…
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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil joint lab to develop data centre cooling solutions
It will focus on developing and testing heat removal technologies for data centres that are driven by artificial intelligence and graphic…
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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil S$8 million joint lab
It will focus on developing and testing heat removal technologies for data centres that are driven by AI and graphic processing units THE…
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Thailand’s ‘data centre rush’ is starting, as Malaysia strains to keep pace with surging demand: Macquarie
MACQUARIE Research said that the data centre boom in Malaysia will continue but it’s unlikely to keep pace with surging demand. It said…
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30 Latest Instagram Money Scams
In 2023, Instagram has become a hotspot for scams that trick people into losing their money. From fake luxury items to phony job offers,…
Culture
Apple accused of silencing workers, spying on personal devices
APPLE has been accused in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while also barring them…