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Vietnam's Digital Economy Set to Hit $39 Billion by 2025
The gross merchandise value (GMV) of Vietnam's digital economy is expected to increase from $34 billion in 2024 to $39 billion in 2025.…
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I Only Invest in Luxurious Wool Staples for Winter—COS’s On-Sale Pieces Tick Every Box
If you’re anything like me—the kind of person who refuses to be cold, even in the depths of winter—then you’ll know that layering is…
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Black Friday 2025: Are banks, stock markets open or closed? And when do store sales start at Walmart and Target?
The day after Thanksgiving is a holiday in itself for retailers. Historically, Black Friday has been a time when shoppers wake up early…
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JPMorgan sees DBS at S$70 in a year’s time; with potential S$3.30 dividend for years
As Singapore’s financial sector evolves, DBS could get “unjustifiably expensive”, and UOB may face volatility over the next six months,…
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Malaysia’s electrical firms to gain from data centre boom: JP Morgan report
The market capitalisation of MEP businesses has compounded by nearly three times from 2024 to late 2025 Malaysia’s electrical companies…
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Tony Pulis column: 'Daniel Farke probably feels like he is up to his neck in muck’
This season, Farke's self-stated remit was to collect 38 points, or a point per game, a total that has proven enough to retain top-flight…
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How close is the first solopreneur unicorn?
Just a handful of years ago, the idea of one person creating a company worth over a billion dollars seemed like a pipe dream. Thanks to…
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CME trading halted due to cooling issue at data centres
Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday trading in derivative markets was halted due to a cooling issue at data centres. “Support is…
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System outage halts Bursa Malaysia’s derivatives trading
Trading on Bursa Malaysia’s derivatives market was halted on Friday due to a system outage of the Globex electronic trading platform, the…
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Asian markets struggle to build on week’s rally
MARKETS fluctuated on Friday at the end of a strong week for equities fuelled by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut…
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Singapore crowned world’s No 1 container port: report
This is driven by the country’s world-class infrastructure and transparent governance The Republic has been crowned the world’s leading…
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OKP shares soar as much as 7.5% on proposed bonus share issue
Shares of industrial and civil engineering company OKP jumped as much as 7.5 per cent on news of its proposed bonus issue of up to 231.3…
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OKP shares close 6.6% higher on proposed bonus share issue
Shares of industrial and civil engineering company OKP jumped as much as 7.5 per cent in intraday trading on news of its proposed bonus…
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Gold hits two-week peak on increased Fed rate-cut bets
GOLD prices rose to a two-week high in early Asian trade on Friday, as bets increased for a US interest rate cut next month amid…
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Singapore Flyer operator Straco Q3 profit down 8% at S$10.7 million
Singapore Flyer operator Straco posted a net profit of S$10.7 million for its third quarter ended Sep 30, 8 per cent down from S$11.7…
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The Blind Date couple who married in front of millions
Alix Hattenstone, BBC News Sue's friends submitted a letter without her knowledge, saying she would like to go on the biggest dating show…
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Stocks to watch: OCBC, Frasers Property, Straco, ASL Marine, mm2 Asia, Banyan Tree
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Nov 28): OCBC: Its mobile banking…
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Frasers Property to redeem S$300 million worth of 4.38% perpetuals on Jan 17
The securities are part of its S$5 billion multi-currency debt issuance programme Frasers Property on Friday (Nov 28) announced that it…
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Samsung Electronics expands beyond consumers to B2B in South-east Asia
The company’s offerings are gaining traction in sectors such as education and hospitality South-east Asia’s digitalisation represents an…
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Nikki DeLoach Shares Her Personal, Emotional Connection to ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’ and Why She Said Yes Without Seeing a Script
Hallmark is bringing in country music royalty for their upcoming holiday film, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas,” their first collaboration…
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Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain
DUTCH chipmaker Nexperia, whose supply chain was broken up when the Dutch government took over the company in September, urged its Chinese…
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Europe’s Stoxx 600 ends steady after multiple-session rally; Puma, Allfunds jump on takeover buzz
EUROPEAN shares ended largely steady on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of gains, driven by rising hopes of a US interest rate…
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US-Palestinian teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
A Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge has been freed. Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he…
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Donyell Malen hit by cup as Aston Villa game halted because of crowd trouble
Aston Villa's Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday was temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park.…