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Your Brand Needs One Emotional North Star
Every strong brand lives or dies on emotion. As Erik Huberman, I’ve seen founders obsess over fonts, funnels, and features while missing…
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Speaker Johnson shuttered the House and amassed quiet power with Trump
After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session -…
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Bessent says Trump will win 'affordability' battle in 2026 elections
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump inherited an inflation mess and is fixing it with policies that will ease price…
Business
SoftBank’s US$5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
The Japanese tech investor needs the proceeds for initiatives including the US$500 billion Stargate project to expand US data-centre…
Business
BHG Retail Reit logs 94.2% committed occupancy rate in Q3, eyes acquisitions
The Reit’s manager is upbeat about economic conditions in China, even though its recovery “may take time” China-focused BHG Retail Real…
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The Shutdown Was Pointless and Dumb
The real reason for the shutdown? It was a way for progressives to give vent to an unreasoning hatred of Donald Trump. Source link
Business
SingPost to divest 14 HDB units for S$55.5 million
The postal service provider says the properties are ‘non-core’ to its principal business Singapore Post (SingPost) on Tuesday (Nov 11)…
Business
Microsoft to invest US$10 billion in Portugal AI data hub
The company is building the hub with Start Campus, a Portuguese developer, and British startup Nscale Microsoft will spend US$10 billion…
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Deck the malls: Tariffs, economic doubts won't flatten holiday shopping season, forecasters say
Consumer sentiment is falling and tariffs will increase some gift prices this holiday season, but retailers don't expect it to ruin…
Business
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust divests Slovakia portfolio for 70 million euros
This comes as it focuses on Western European markets with ‘deeper liquidity and stronger tenant demand’ Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust…
Business
Sea doubles profit to US$375 million for Q3
Sea reported on Tuesday (Nov 11) a 144.6 per cent increase in its third-quarter earnings to US$375 million, up from US$153.3 million for…
Business
Buyer of Shell’s refinery has set aside US$2 billion for Singapore investments; more deals on the way
Aster is betting on ‘strategic resilience’ as it invests through the oil and gas down cycle Energy and chemicals player Aster has set…
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The Government’s Shameful Stake in the Gambling Glut
State governments shouldn’t profit from gambling addiction. Source link
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Democrats Caved on the Shutdown
But Republicans will suffer longer-term if they continue to ignore health care policy. Source link
Business
Outlook for UOB lags DBS, OCBC amid spotlight on asset quality in Q3
Analysts remain positive on DBS and OCBC given resilient results supported by strong non-interest income Market outlook for UOB has turned…
Business
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown
China’s push into deep technology and artificial intelligence is creating pockets of growth despite an uneven recovery in its property…
Culture
The Grim Resonance of “The Innocents of Florence”
A slim, compelling book about one of the first orphanages in Europe contains painful echoes of the present. Source link
Culture
Why Can’t A.I. Manage My E-Mails?
Chatbots can pass the Turing test—but they can’t yet handle an office worker’s inbox. Source link
Business
SBS Transit Q3 earnings fall 20.6% due to lower interest income
Revenue is also lower due to the loss of the Jurong West contract package to SMRT in September 2024 Bus and train operator SBS Transit’s…
Business
Burger King to enter China joint venture, plans to double stores
The new joint venture, Burger King China, will receive US$350 million in investment CPE US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand…
Fashion
Wealthy Asian families face succession woes as scions have different ambitions, mindsets: report
The preferences of the younger set should be factored into succession planning, and professionalisation is the pragmatic solution The next…
Business
STI rises on Tuesday amid mixed regional performance
The index closes up 1.2% or 54.07 points at 4,542.20 while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index rises 0.5% or 7.11 points to 1,456.04 The…