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The Ashes: Joe Root's first ton in Australia keeps England afloat
Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. With the…
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AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Had a Minor Stroke, Expects ‘Speedy and Full Recovery,’ Company Says
AMC Entertainment said chairman and CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke while on a business trip in the U.K., but that he remains “at…
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Trump’s U-turn on fuel economy rules lifts European carmakers' shares
The Trump administration cast the change, aimed at making it easier for automakers to sell petrol-powered cars Shares of European…
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Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
Joe Root ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong Group to replace Olam Group, Yangzijiang Financial on STI reserve list
Hospitality player CapitaLand Ascott Trust and supermarket chain operator Sheng Siong Group will be joining the Straits Times Index’s…
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EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp
Brussels has opened a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in WhatsApp,…
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DayOne Data Centers seeks US$2 billion in upsized funding deal: sources
Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers is in advanced talks to raise more than US$2 billion in an upsized Series C funding round to help…
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HSBC’s long-term vision questioned after Nelson appointment
Nelson’s elevation comes as a surprise after HSBC’s yearlong hunt for external candidates HSBC’s appointment of Brendan Nelson as chairman…
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STI slips 0.4% amid fears of US economy slowdown
Across the broader market, decliners edge out gainers 259 to 256 after 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion change hands The…
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Why the Browser Company thinks Dia is the best layer for AI
A few years ago, Tara Feener’s career took an unexpected pivot. She’s spent nearly two decades working on creative tools for companies…
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Cambricon aims to triple chip output to replace Nvidia in China
The company is preparing to deliver half a million artificial intelligence accelerators in 2026 Cambricon Technologies plans to more than…
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‘A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts’ Adds Indonesian Horror Powerhouse Kucing Hitam as Co-Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore-based animated horror anthology “A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts” has expanded its international co-production footprint with the…
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Hepmil founders chose Publicis acquisition over fresh funding round, citing M&A risks
Karl Mak, the startup’s CEO and co-founder, says the team was not confident of executing its own M&A deals While planning for its next…
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Working mothers are still being left out of career growth. How we can fix that
It’s a tale as old as the modern workplace: In the 1960s, women entered the workforce en masse, ready to compete with their male…
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Energy investment of £28bn approved by regulator Ofgem
Household energy bills will rise to help fund a £28bn investment in the UK's energy network. Energy regulator Ofgem has approved the…
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Rio Tinto outlines plan to cut costs, raise productivity at strategy day
Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to focus on cost cuts and productivity gains at his first strategy day on Thursday (Dec 4) as he…
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India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up
India’s central bank will tolerate a weaker rupee as the country’s external sector confronts multiple headwinds including a wider trade…
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Reits are emerging as ‘powerful tools’ to fund rocketing data centre costs – Singapore benefits
Data centres are projected to need a US$6.7 trillion investment globally to keep up with compute power demand by 2030 Data centres are…
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Data centres are expensive. Reits are ‘powerful tools’ to raise capital – and Singapore is benefiting
Data centres are projected to need US$6.7 trillion in global investments to keep up with computing power demand by 2030 Data centres are…
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Schools to teach about endometriosis, periods and cancer screenings
Jenny ReesWales health correspondent Leaflets and posters will be available in secondary schools covering a number of conditions Young…
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SGX not exploring or considering bid for Cboe Australia
Singapore Exchange said it’s not considering buying Cboe Global Markets’ Australian unit, refuting an earlier Australian Financial Review…
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Intimissimi Lands on Via Montenapoleone
MILAN — Intimissimi is marking a new chapter in its 30-year history with a more sophisticated image and the opening of a store in Milan’s…
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Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced…
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The Ashes: Nathan Lyon left out of Australia team for second Test
Only the great Shane Warne and legendary seamer Glenn McGrath have taken more Test wickets for Australia than Lyon. The 38-year-old needs…