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Why Trump Made His Fateful Trip to Butler
In an excerpt from her new book, journalist Salena Zito, an eyewitness to the near assassination, writes about the importance of place in…
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Don’t Blame Donald Trump for Floods
The fact-free, malicious attacks constitute one of the more poisonously stupid episodes of the Trump years. Source link
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Singapore stocks hold firm after latest salvo of US tariffs; STI up 0.4%
Across the boarder market, gainers outnumber losers 321 to 197, as 1.5 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands The local…
Culture
A Quietly Subversive Novel About Renewal on the Italian Riviera
Recognizing oneself as one really is and not as one appears to others is the major theme of Elizabeth von Arnim’s work. Von Arnim, an…
Business
A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by…
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Grab to roll out autonomous shuttle bus trial at one-north
Starting on Wednesday, it will operate on a fixed 3.9 km route between Grab’s headquarters and the nearby one-north MRT station Grab…
Business
India’s small traders lose US$12 billion in equity derivatives
Mom-and-pop traders lost a combined US$33 billion over the four years through March Individuals in India lost over US$12 billion trading…
Business
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s portfolio value rises 1.1% in H1 2025
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s (Sert) portfolio valuations increased by 1.1 per cent or 24.9 million euros (S$37.3 million) for the first…
Business
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to save London listing: report
China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to accelerate the listing process…
Business
Vietnam central bank readies measures to counter tariff impact
The Vietnamese dong has been under pressure in recent weeks, dropping to a record low in June Vietnam’s central bank stands ready to take…
Fashion
Rex International signals start of Okea’s exploration well drilling in Norway’s Brage Field
Multinational oil and gas production company Rex International announced on Tuesday (Jul 8) that Okea, the operator of the oil-producing…
Business
China shuns costly LNG imports even as summer power demand rises
Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China, just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of…
Fashion
AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces – artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video is becoming increasingly…
Business
BNP bets Hong Kong’s IPO boom will add to wealth momentum
BNP Paribas said Hong Kong’s boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) is adding further momentum to its Asia wealth business after a 20 per…
Business
Investors flock to US dollar as Trump unveils US tariff plans
The US dollar jumped the most in three weeks after US President Donald Trump unveiled a wave of proposed tariffs, a sign investors are…
Business
Stocks to watch: OCBC, SIA, SGX, GuocoLand, China Aviation Oil, Del Monte Pacific
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 8): OCBC: The bank aims to extend…
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Malaysia, Thailand could take biggest hits to growth in Asean from tariff impact: analysts
Malaysia and Thailand are the economies in Asean that are set to take the biggest hits from tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump…
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Netanyahu endorses Trump plan for Gaza to become resort
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday endorsed President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and turn the…
Business
Samsung posts first profit drop since 2023 after AI chip delays
Samsung Electronics’ profit shrank more than expected after encountering hiccups in plans to sell cutting-edge artificial intelligence…
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Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UN
The government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the…
Business
Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests in New York City property near Central Park
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is investing in Related’s site for a tower in midtown Manhattan. PIF has already invested…
Business
Europe: Shares rise on tech, banks boost with focus on US trade negotiations
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Monday, driven by gains in technology and bank stocks at the start of a week where investors are on the…
Business
US: Stocks retreat from records on Trump tariff deluge
Wall Street stocks fell on Monday, retreating from records after President Donald Trump announced fresh tariff threats, reviving anxiety…
Business
Tesla shares slip after Musk says he will create a new political party
Tesla shares fell close to 7% Monday after Elon Musk announced plans to form his own political party, sparking concerns he will become…