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Higher casino takings drive MBS’ revenue for Q4 2024
MARINA Bay Sands (MBS) posted a 7.2 per cent rise in net revenue to US$1.14 billion for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 amid ongoing…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust acquires two freehold hotels in Japan for S$178.5 million
CAPITALAND Ascott Trust (Clas) has acquired two freehold limited-service hotels in Japan – ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and Chisun Budget…
Culture
“Mo” ’s Urgent, Uneven Homecoming
The first episode of Netflix’s larkish dramedy “Mo” reveals exactly what its title character, Mohammed Najjar, is capable of. He’s camped…
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India central bank injects US$5.10 billion via FX swap to ease cash crunch
INDIA’S central bank injected US$5.10 billion through a foreign-exchange swap auction, using the tool for the first time in five years to…
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Sembcorp to enter the Philippines renewable energy market via acquisition
The proposed deal’s total consideration is about S$105 million and is expected to be completed in H2 2025 SEMBCORP Industries announced in…
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Musk-Trump bromance turns X debt from burden to asset for Morgan Stanley
JUST a few months ago, Morgan Stanley was stuck with billions of US dollars of unloved debt tied to Elon Musk’s controversial 2022 buyout…
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BOJ must maintain monetary support, says governor Ueda
BANK of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday (Jan 31) that the central bank must maintain loose monetary policy to ensure…
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Who Were Jonathan Campos and Samuel Lilley? Pilots of the Doomed American Eagle Plane Crash were Both Avid Fliers
The two pilots of the American Eagle jet involved in the mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., have been identified as Captain Jonathan…
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CCCS gives conditional OK to expanding SIA-Lufthansa JV to step up air passenger services in more markets
THE Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved the proposed expansion of a 2016 joint venture between Singapore…
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Gold hits record high as Trump tariff threats aid haven demand
GOLD rose to a record high as investors flocked to safety after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to impose tariffs on Mexico…
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Nissan, Honda to announce direction of possible integration by mid-February, Nissan says
NISSAN Motor will aim to announce the direction of its possible integration with Honda Motor by mid-February, a company spokesperson said…
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Samsung Electronics posts 129.85% jump in Q4 operating profit
SAMSUNG Electronics said on Friday its operating profits surged 129.85 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, but fell from…
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US Steel posts muted quarterly results amid Nippon deal snag
US STEEL reported fourth-quarter loss and revenue that matched Wall Street estimates on Thursday, dented by price declines and a bumpy…
Business
Stock to watch: Singtel
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 31): Singtel: The…
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SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at US$300 billion valuation, sources say
SOFTBANK is in talks to lead a funding round of up to US$40 billion in OpenAI at a post-money valuation of US$300 billion, sources told…
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US DOJ sues to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s US$14 billion Juniper deal
THE US Department of Justice has sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s US$14 billion deal to acquire networking gear maker Juniper…
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A Song on Porcelain
In many responses to the first days of the second Trump Presidency—expressions of an outrage denied the refuge of surprise—a historical…
Business
Rethinking Centurion’s role in housing workers
There is a case for shrinking the private sector’s involvement in areas such as their accommodation and healthcare REAL estate investment…
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FACT CHECK: Was Barrack Obama on the Army Helicopter that Collided with American Airlines Flight that Killed All Onboard?
On January 29, 2025, an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…
Culture
FCSB vs Manchester United Live Streaming: How to Watch the UEFA Champions League Match in the US, UK and India
Manchester United will look to secure a spot in the top eight of the UEFA Europa League standings when they face FCSB at the National…
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Man in Singapore Fined for Causing Permanent Injury to Colleague's Neck While Trying to Give Him Massage
On Monday, a man who caused his colleague lifelong harm while massaging him was fined S$3,000 (US$2,230). The 32-year-old Ng Jian Ye…
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American Airlines Plane Crash: Young Skater Spencer Lane Shared Heartbreaking Final Photo of Plane Before Take Off
Several U.S. figure skaters and coaches, including two world champions, were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 when it collided with a…
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D Awards 2025: How to Watch, Date, Host, Venue, Performers, and More
The D Awards 2025 is on the way, and the organizers have shared some details about the upcoming glam event. The new K-pop award show will…
Culture
The GRAMMYs 2025 Live: Where to Watch, Air Date, Streaming Channels, Host, Performers, and More
The GRAMMYs 2025, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, is only a few days from its live telecast. Music lovers worldwide eagerly…