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Centurion Accommodation Reit to offer 262 million units at S$0.88 apiece in mainboard listing
Mainboard-listed Centurion Corp is spinning off several of its worker accommodation properties into a Singapore-listed real estate…
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Australia’s multi-billion dollar energy link to Asia will focus on local data centres for now
The development is one of the most ambitious global efforts to supply power-hungry Asian economies that lack the land to generate enough…
Business
China’s zinc smelters tighten grip as global rivals struggle
Harsh conditions in the global market have forced production cuts, including in Japan and Australia China’s zinc producers are pushing for…
News
'Dark moment for America': Trump calls for end to political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk
President Trump said he was "filled with grief and anger" and vowed to crack down on political violence after conservative icon Charlie…
News
Judge rules Trump overstepped in requiring new immigration checks for federal services
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to impose new immigration-status checks for a host of government benefit programs,…
Business
LHN jumps 8.6%, closes at record high on SGX approval of proposed Coliwoo listing
The counter ends the day at S$1.01, its highest price since its April 2015 listing Shares of LHN advanced for a second day straight on…
Business
DBS hits new high at S$53.24, driving STI to all-time peak of 4,367.51 points
The Straits Times Index also hit a peak at 4,367.51 points, jumping 21.05 points within seconds of the start of trading on Thursday DBS…
Business
China’s US$4.5 trillion flows mark tipping point in market opening
A world-beating stock market rally has led the recent surge in two-way financial flows, which surged to an unprecedented US$4.5 trillion…
Business
Stocks to watch: Nio, UOL, Centurion, CLCT, Sing Holdings, Del Monte Pacific, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Sep 11): Nio: The Chinese electric…
News
Charlie Kirk, R.I.P.
The murder of the Turning Point USA leader represents a shocking event that may herald a turn toward greater political violence in…
Fashion
Chipotle plans Asia debut with stores in Singapore and South Korea
The Mexican-inspired chain has also paired up with local operators for its incursions into Latin America and the Middle East Chipotle…
News
Mexico plans 50% tariff on Chinese cars before US, Canada talks
Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50 per cent on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning…
Business
Boeing Defence, union reach tentative deal to end strike
BOEING Defence and the machinists union have reached a tentative deal to end a five-week-long strike in the St. Louis area, union…
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House Democrats rail at GOP in chamber after request for prayer for Charlie Kirk and family
House lawmakers erupted at one another Wednesday when a Republican lawmaker requested Speaker Mike Johnson say a prayer for Turning Point…
News
'Out of Control': Charlie Kirk assassination blamed on growing left-wing violence
In April, rising conservative star Charlie Kirk posted a survey showing those on the political left were far more likely to justify…
Business
US FDA, border agency seize US$86.5 million worth of unauthorised e-cigarettes
US AUTHORITIES have seized 4.7 million unauthorised e-cigarettes valued at US$86.5 million in the largest operation of its kind to date,…
Fashion
Gucci owner Kering gets more time to buy the rest of Valentino
Kering is getting more time to exercise an option to buy the rest of the fashion house Valentino, as the French group focuses on reducing…
News
Senate Republicans reject Schumer's 'political stunt,' kill move to release Epstein files
Senate Republicans late Wednesday killed an amendment filed by Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer to the annual defense…
News
Roy Cooper's Senate run hits headwinds from Charlotte light-rail stabbing
As North Carolina governor, Democrat Roy Cooper followed the party playbook on public safety, releasing thousands of prisoners during the…
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Trump orders flags lowered for Charlie Kirk after deadly shooting
President Trump on Wednesday ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff through Sunday evening to honor conservative activist Charlie…
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Senate GOP poised to change rules to force some Trump nominees through Democrats' roadblocks
Senate Republicans on Thursday will give Democrats one final chance to quickly advance some of President Trump's nominees before they…
News
Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative icon whose movement will grow stronger, allies say
Charlie Kirk, the well-known Trump ally and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot to death Wednesday, was a conservative icon for…
Business
DoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse
Food delivery app DoorDash is setting its sights on a new destination to test out flying drone deliveries: San Francisco. The tech company…
News
9/11 was 24 years ago and the U.S. is still at war
The U.S. hasn't had troops in Afghanistan for four years, yet nearly a quarter century after Al Qaeda's September 11 sneak attack on…