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Over a third of animals lost in test deep sea mining - scientists
Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondent Machines mining minerals in the deep ocean have been found to cause significant damage…
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Your company needs a neurodiversity coach
Before becoming a coach for neurodiverse individuals with ADHD, Justine Capelle Collis had a successful advertising career. She worked in…
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BOJ likely to hike rate this month
Bank of Japan officials are ready to raise interest rates at a policy meeting later this month, provided there’s no major shock to the…
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Ashes 2025: Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Test will worry England
This is an important series for Smith, playing in an Ashes for the first time. He was promoted to the England team at the beginning of the…
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India central bank cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, boosts liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points on Friday (Dec 5), in line with a consensus view, as record low…
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India central bank cuts key rate, boosts liquidity to support ‘Goldilocks’ economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Friday (Dec 5) and left the door open for further…
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Buccellati Brings Retrospective to Shanghai Highlighting Craftsmanship, Family Legacy
MILAN — A decade after entering Mainland China, Buccellati will stage a retrospective exhibition in Shanghai beginning Sunday until Jan.…
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China chipmaker Moore Threads soars 469% after eight billion yuan IPO
The listing comes as optimism over the country’s drive for tech self-sufficiency intensifies, fuelled by trade tensions and fears of US…
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China chipmaker Moore Threads soars 502% after eight billion yuan IPO
The listing comes as optimism over the country’s drive for tech self-sufficiency intensifies, fuelled by trade tensions and fears of US…
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CLI-backed SC Capital starts work on US$600 million first phase of Osaka data centre
The 100MW facility in a prime location will have direct access to robust power infrastructure and major network routes Singapore-based…
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Philippines eyes easing IPO float rules to lure firms like GCash
Companies will be required to keep certain minimum public float levels after listing The Philippines’ securities regulator plans to relax…
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China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since…
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Asian markets mixed ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut
Focus is now on the release later Friday of the personal consumption expenditures index Asian markets struggled into the weekend on Friday…
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VinFast to invest US$500 million in India to expand manufacturing
The company plans to increase production to 150,000 annually within a year and double it in the next three years VinFast Auto, Vietnam’s…
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Gold steady as rising yields offset dollar weakness; PCE data eyed
Gold prices held steady on Friday (Dec 5), as rising US Treasury yields offset support from a weaker US dollar, while markets awaited US…
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Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it
The humans controlling the droids have them repeat each task over and over, as a computer system logs their every move Home economics…
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Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
One of Britain's most distinguished scientists, Prof Sir Paul Nurse, says the government is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa…
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Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third,…
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Capella, Micron, DHL, ST Telemedia: Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence
The markets are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam Almost one-third,…
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Anonymous A-Listers Lobby Congress Against Netflix-WBD Acquisition: Streamer Would ‘Hold a Noose Around the Theatrical Marketplace’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A consortium of top industry players have sent an open letter full of alarm to Congress, describing a potential economic and institutional…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong, Sunpower, Wee Hur, Nordic
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 5): CapitaLand Ascott Trust…
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Big shift in AI stock trade drives hunt for new stars in Asia
Rather than completely abandon the AI trade, investors are moving to other stocks The hunt is on for new Asian equity winners from the…
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How the Macy’s CEO sees retail in a world of tarriffs and shifting consumer habits (and how he gets ready for the parade)
It’s been a tumultuous year for the legacy retailer, shaped by new tariffs, shifting consumer habits, and the constant flip between…
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Bank of America expands crypto access for wealth management clients
As US President Donald Trump continues to push regulatory relief for the asset class, crypto has been benefiting from widespread…