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SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business in US$5.4 billion deal
SoftBank Group said on Wednesday (Oct 8) it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a US$5.4 billion…
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Crypto race to tokenise stocks raises investor protection flags
The industry is divided over which regulations apply to stock tokens, and investor rights and protections vary A race by crypto companies…
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From banking to the FIA: what Citi’s new Singapore head Lee Lung-Nien brings to the F1 governing body
Lee Lung-Nien has helped turn around a financially dire FIA, to the tune of a net 28.7 million euro swing Lee Lung-Nien – the first…
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Ernest Nichols: Former North Carolina School Teacher Who Repeatedly Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Girl Killed by Convicted Murderer in Prison
A North Carolina middle school gym teacher who once referred to himself as a "pig" before being jailed for repeatedly raping a 15-year-old…
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Australia launches A$600 million rescue of Glencore copper smelter
The country’s metals processing sector has also been under pressure from high energy and labour costs Australia announced a A$600 million…
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Honda’s grip on Vietnam motorcycle market looks shaky on EV switch
The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles is also producing electric models but it is not clear how many it sells in the country…
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Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs
Trump’s anger at the Asian country’s purchases of Russian oil leaves New Delhi facing some of the world’s steepest levies [TIRUPPUR,…
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SkillsFuture trainers to be banned from using third-party marketing from Dec 1
However, marketing and promotion are allowed under collaborations with designated intermediaries Training providers registered under…
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Indonesia considering bioethanol-blended fuel mandate, minister says
Indonesian government is seeking to expand the use of biofuels made from palm oil and sugar cane Indonesia is considering setting a…
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Data centre boom brings risks of overbuilding, Ares’ says
Alternative asset management giants have poured into data centre projects as a way to cash in on booming demand for processing power…
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Japan’s New Female Leader Faces Tired Feminist Critiques
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Tesla debuts ‘affordable’ Model Y and 3 that strike some as too expensive
Musk has been pivoting the company towards artificial intelligence, focusing on robotaxis and humanoid robots, but the new cars are key to…
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Gold prices hit record high, nears US$4,000 per ounce mark on safe-haven demand
Gold prices climbed to an all-time high on Wednesday (Oct 8), nearing the crucial US$4,000-per-ounce level, bolstered by economic and…
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Keppel Reit to buy 75% stake in Sydney mall for A$393.8 million in first pure-play retail purchase
This marks its expansion into the retail sector, the manager’s chief executive says Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has entered…
Culture
The Real Battle of “One Battle After Another”
A first viewing of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” mainly sets up the pleasure of seeing it again. The movie, which runs…
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Ikea buys US logistics tech firm Locus in online growth push
[LONDON/STOCKHOLM] Ikea has acquired US logistics technology firm Locus, the two companies said on Tuesday (Oct 7), a deal the Swedish…
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National Guard arrives in Illinois as Trump pursues crime crackdown
The first contingent of President Trump's call-up of National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Tuesday as the administration pushes to…
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Intel to reveal tech details on forthcoming PC chip: sources
Intel plans to release technical details about its forthcoming chip for laptops, known as Panther Lake, on Thursday (Oct 9), four sources…
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Senate confirms 107 more Trump nominees, clearing bulk of backlog
Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed 107 of President Trump's nominees to executive roles, taking advantage of their recent rules…
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Senate Democrats want to see more evidence that the FBI illegally spied on GOP lawmakers
Senate Democrats on Tuesday said they wanted to see more evidence that President Biden's FBI spied on Republican lawmakers before they…
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Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer's plan to 'fix the damn roads'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating…
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Bondi dodges questions as she clashes with Democrats over claims she's weaponized Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend…
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Attorney General Bondi challenges Democrats to let go of 'hate' for Trump
Attorney General Pam Bondi blasted Democrats on Tuesday for the current government shutdown, accusing them of allowing an overriding…
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US: Wall Street retreats from record closing highs as economic worries mount
Bitcoin-related stocks have reversed on Monday’s gains as the cryptocurrency backed away from record highs US stocks closed lower on…