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SMRT announces senior management changes as deputy group CEO steps down
Its group chief communications officer will also relinquish the role to focus on the company’s ESG and CSR agenda Transit operator SMRT on…
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Leonardo DiCaprio-Produced ‘2001’ Doc Among BFI Awards as U.K. Global Screen Fund Set to Expand
The British Film Institute has unveiled its latest round of U.K. Global Screen Fund awards, distributing over £1.6 million ($2.1 million)…
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Nidec founder and chairman Nagamori quits board after spate of accounting issues
The 81-year-old has voluntarily resigned his post, the world’s largest maker of mini-motors says Nidec said its founder Shigenobu Nagamori…
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Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI down 0.02%
City Developments Limited is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the largest decliner Local shares…
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Singapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI inches down 0.02%
CDL is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the biggest decliner Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec…
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‘Godzilla’ Studio Toho Acquires U.K.’s Anime Limited, Forms European HQ in London
Japanese entertainment giant Toho has acquired U.K.-based distributor Anime Limited from Germany’s Plaion Pictures, marking a major…
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GLP picks investment banks for 2026 Hong Kong IPO: sources
Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the offering size and timing have not been finalised Investment firm GLP has selected banks…
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Coty Divests Remaining Stake in Wella
PARIS – Coty Inc. continues deleveraging and divesting non-core assets, and has sold its remaining 25.8 percent stake in hair care giant…
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The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat
England were pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintained…
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OpenAI inks deals with US colleges, seizing early lead in education market
The company has sold more than 700,000 ChatGPT licences to about 35 public universities OpenAI has established a beachhead at many US…
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Bondi shooting: The incredible acts of bravery as horror unfolded
Tiffanie Turnbulland Tabby Wilson,Sydney 'An absolute superhero': father describes how Jess saved his daughter When bullets began flying…
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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high of 0.75%
THE Bank of Japan on Friday hiked interest rates to 0.75 per cent, marking the first increase since January and its highest level in 30…
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates on Friday (Dec 19) to levels unseen in three decades and signalled its readiness for further…
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BOJ raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
It offers a slightly more upbeat view on the economy than at its previous meeting in October The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates…
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Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
ASIAN markets rose on Friday as a below-forecast read on US inflation boosted hopes for another interest rate cut next month, while…
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Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar as it climbs on gold spike, yuan strength
Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices The baht’s rally has pushed…
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Coliwoo disposes Pasir Panjang co-living hotel space in S$43.9 million sale-and-leaseback deal
Estimated net proceeds of S$15.3 million will be used to repay working capital loans owed to LHN Group and for general working capital…
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Why Sylvester Stallone Isn’t Appearing in the ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot
Producer Neal Moritz has spent the past 15 years trying to reboot “Cliffhanger,” the 1993 blockbuster starring Sylvester Stallone. The…
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Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Final face-off turns tense as AJ pushes Paul's fist away
A low-key, media-only weigh-in took place on Thursday morning at the Fontainebleau hotel, before a ceremonial weigh-in later in the day at…
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Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust divests office asset in Italy for 34 million euros
Following the divestment, the trust’s exposure to Italy will fall from 18% to 17% The managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) on…
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Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Coliwoo
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 19): Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust…
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Sony to Acquire Control of Peanuts in $457 Million Deal
Sony is spending more than a few peanuts to get majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts franchise. Sony Pictures…
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JPMorgan bullish on Singapore stocks amid expected Asean rebound, names 7 top picks
The city-state’s rally has a ‘long way to go’, says the bank, which is also ‘overweight’ on Vietnamese equities Asean equities will be at…
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BNY deepens AI, digital asset embrace as it enters next phase: CEO Robin Vince tells BT
The New York-based bank has invested heavily in AI and culture transformation and is ready for its next phase of change, says Vince in an…