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TrueMoney stands out in Thailand’s virtual banking shake-up after licence win
Thailand is shaking up its sleepy banking sector. The Thai Finance Ministry’s decision to grant virtual bank licences to three consortiums…
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Cordlife to hold townhalls for affected clients of damaged and high-risk tanks in Singapore
Private cord-blood bank Cordlife announced on Monday (Jun 23) that it will begin holding a series of in-person and online townhalls this…
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Video: Trump’s Risky Gamble on Attacking Iran
With his strikes on Iran, President Trump is betting that the United States can repel any retaliation, and that the U.S. has destroyed the…
Fashion
Changi Airport Group exploring possible new flights to Semarang, Palembang, Belitung in Indonesia
There could potentially be new flight connections between Singapore and three Indonesian destinations – Semarang in Central Java,…
Fashion
Air India crash risks fuelling up to 30% jump in insurance premiums
The airline’s fleet is insured for about US$20 billion in total, with an annual premium near US$30 million, according to data from…
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US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (Jun 22) called on China to encourage Iran not to shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington…
Business
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Fu Yu, Keppel Infrastructure Trust
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 23): OCBC: The lender has…
Business
Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before risky sale
Japan’slarger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just before an auction…
Business
FedEx founder and executive chairman Frederick Smith has died, CEO tells staff
More than 500,000 employees worldwide handle approximately 17 million shipments each day at the company Federal Express’ (FedEx) founder…
Business
AI and additive manufacturing – a game changer for Mencast Marine
After more than four decades as Singapore’s sole propeller designer, manufacturer and repairer, Mencast Marine took the ambitious step to…
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Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro bets on AI to offset US tariff woes
The Trump administration’s policies have cast a shadow over Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, contributing to a slowdown in its…
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Britain to cut companies’ energy bills in new industrial strategy
Britain will aim to cut the electricity bills of thousands of companies under a new industrial strategy to be published on Monday, heeding…
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Trump tests the limits of MAGA faithful by bombing Iran
President Trump's anti-war MAGA base on Sunday mostly stood behind his decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, but many of his…
Business
US Federal Reserve’s Daly says employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Officials see slower economic growth, higher inflation and rising unemployment, and hold divided views on the outlook for interest rates,…
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DHS issues terrorism advisory alert amid U.S. attack on Iran
America is at a heightened risk of attacks after the U.S. bombed nuclear targets in Iran, Homeland Security said in a new terrorism…
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Contradicting his administration's remarks, Trump seems to condone regime change in Iran
President Trump on Sunday teased the idea of being open to supporting regime change in Iran following U.S. military strikes on three of…
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Trump vows to oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary
President Trump is looking to oust Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary next year, saying the Kentucky Republican has proven to be…
Fashion
What Are B-2 Stealth Bombers? Bunker Busters Used to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites Have Toilets for Pilots, Microwave and a Cooler for Pilot Comfort
The B-2 stealth bombers used in the strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility are equipped with toilets, microwaves, and typically a cooler…
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First Satellite Images of Fordow Nuclear Site after US Bunker Buster Bombs Strike Show Devastating Damage
The first satellite images from Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment site show that a part of the mountain shielding the facility was entirely…
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Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz that Could Put One-Fifth of World's Oil Supply at Risk and Trigger Sharp Rise in Global Crude Prices
Iran's parliament has voted to close down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route that handles around 20 percent of the world's…
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Sen. Mark Kelly warns Americans are 'at greater risk' of Iran-inspired retaliation
Sen. Mark Kelly said he fears that the U.S. strike against Iran's nuclear facilities will trigger retaliatory attacks against Americans at…
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Trump's unilateral attack against Iran sparks debate over constitutional role of Congress
President Trump's unilateral decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities is reigniting a constitutional clash over whether the…
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Singapore: Massive Fire Breaks out at Basic Military Training Centre Bunk in Pulau Tekong
A fire broke out in a bunk at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong on Friday afternoon, June 20. A Ministry of…