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How rare earths raise the stakes in China-Japan spat
China and Japan are bound together by trade and geography, but a long history of rivalry and unresolved disputes makes even periods of…
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Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China: sources
The US chipmaker imposes strict terms, demanding full payment with no cancellations, refunds or changes [BEIJING/SHANGHAI] Nvidia is…
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To be a wealth hub, Singapore must accept risk of rogue actors: Chee Hong Tat
MAS deputy chairman wants the Republic to be a place where entrepreneurs would bring their capital and talent To achieve the goal of…
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First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within three months
The first self-driving shuttle route in Punggol will open to the public in two to three months, said Senior Minister of State for…
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Young Singaporeans still prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance products: survey
Young adults in Singapore continue to favour human advisers over digital tools when it comes to insurance decisions, even as the…
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Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential Young adults…
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts bullish on office picks after S-Reits’ best run since 2019
Office S-Reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class Rate cuts and solid property…
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Trump’s bid to block corporate homebuying blindsides Wall Street
Most of the major institutional landlords have sharply curtailed purchases since the middle of 2022 The time of the corporate landlord as…
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Australia central banker says inflation rate still too high
A top Australian central banker said on Thursday (Jan 8) that a slowdown in consumer price inflation for November was “helpful”, but…
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Gold, precious metals rise as softer US jobs data boost Fed rate cut bets
Gold and other precious metals rose on Thursday (Jan 8) after US private payroll data showed job openings fell to a 14-month low in…
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Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots…
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Supermarkets, health-and-beauty retailers set to perform in 2026, DBS says, naming top picks
Supermarkets and health-and-beauty retailers are set to perform well in 2026 as Singapore consumption shifts away from discretionary…
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Hoyer to announce retirement from Congress: Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer, Maryland Democrat, will reportedly announce his retirement from Congress on Thursday. Source link
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HSBC veteran James Cheo to join UBS in senior Apac role
Cheo will be based in Singapore and report directly to Tan Min Lan, head of CIO Apac Banking veteran James Cheo will join UBS from HSBC in…
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Lawmakers praise military operation in Venezuela, but some want details made public
Lawmakers from both parties debriefed on classified details of the capture of Nicholas Maduro say the daring U.S. operation was…
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Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates
In Ohio's closely watched race for governor, Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic former health chief Amy Acton rolled…
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Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI…
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CLI fund buys 5-hectare Jurong site to build S$260 million automated logistics facility
71,000 sq m facility set for completion in 2028; CLI also takes minority stake in smart logistics firm Ally Logistic Property CapitaLand…
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Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree receives letter of demand for S$1.2 million
Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced that it received a letter of demand from UOB for nearly S$1.2…
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Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree dives 17% on news of payment demand from UOB
Former mm2 Asia subsidiary Vividthree on Wednesday (Jan 7) announced that it received a letter of demand from UOB for nearly S$1.2…
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Trump invites Colombian president to White House days after threatening nation with military strike
President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying the two had exchanged a…
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Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill after Trump gives them a green light
The Senate could vote as soon as next week on a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill to give President Trump more tools to use against the…
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Trump proposes massive increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion
President Trump on Wednesday proposed a massive increase in U.S. military spending, calling for $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027 because the…
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House to vote Thursday on Democrat-led bill to renew expired Obamacare subsidies
The House on Wednesday advanced a Democrat-led discharge petition on a bill for a three-year renewal of enhanced Obamacare subsidies that…