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STI rises on Tuesday amid mixed regional performance
The index closes up 1.2% or 54.07 points at 4,542.20 while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index rises 0.5% or 7.11 points to 1,456.04 The…
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Banks and landlords are pounding on the door; can mm2 Asia survive the siege?
It has been a difficult year for mm2 Asia, whose Cathay Cineplexes unit has already entered voluntary liquidation Mired in debt and facing…
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Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength
The Japanese conglomerate has become an entertainment powerhouse and is banking on the growth of anime Sony raised its operating profit…
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This TikTok trend captures the delight of intergenerational work friends
For the first time in history, five generations are sharing the workplace. But grouping different generations under one roof doesn’t have…
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$100 billion in 2025: e-Conomy report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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Singapore’s Pulau Bukom to house new sustainable aviation fuel plant by Aster, Aether Fuels
The move comes amid a deal spree by Aster, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri and commodities trader Glencore Refining and…
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How AI became the scapegoat for the current wave of mass layoffs
With a new season of mass layoffs upon us, it seems corporate America has found a new scapegoat. When Amazon recently disclosed that…
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The Ashes: When Fred Trueman refused to run around the boat - England's last trip by sea
After launch there was the question of how to fill the days at sea. "In my case, you eat," says Larter. "Honestly, I've never had, either…
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Garuda’s fleet growth at risk as Danantara trims funding
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is reducing its financial support for flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, putting in doubt the…
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Straits Trading partners Cromwell, divests 19.9% of Australian industrial portfolio for S$40.5m
Mainboard-listed Straits Trading announced a partnership with Cromwell Property Group on Tuesday (Nov 11) to grow its Australian…
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5 free Windows apps that outperform the built-in ones
It’s not the coolest phrase in the world to utter, but here goes: I love Windows. Maybe you do too. Maybe you don’t, but you’re forced to…
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Thailand’s central bank chief breaks tradition with a simple ‘hello’
“JUST popping in to say hello.” Late one Tuesday night, Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn surprised more than a hundred…
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SoftBank-backed travel app Klook files for US IPO
TRAVEL and leisure booking platform Klook Technology has filed for an initial public offering in New York, as signs emerged of a potential…
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Malo Comes Back to the U.S. With Women’s Capsule at Saks, Neiman Marcus
MILAN — Luxury Italian cashmere brand Malo is coming back Stateside, courtesy of an exclusive partnership with Saks Global. Less than…
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The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Beiersdorf, Sol de Janeiro and More
Thomas Schwulera has been named vice president beauty at Zalando, the Berlin-based online platform for fashion and style. Over the past…
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EXCLUSIVE: Aeyde Treats Itself With New Home for 10th Anniversary
MILAN — “If there could be one gift, then I’d like to stay around for the next 20 years,” said Luisa Dames tuning in on a video call from…
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Private funding in South-east Asia’s digital economy lags global level: report
Private funding for South-east Asia’s digital economy grew 15 per cent from a year earlier to US$7.7 billion in the 12 months to June…
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Sony Lifts Forecast as Music Division Soars on ‘Demon Slayer’ Boom
Sony Group Corporation lifted its annual earnings forecast after posting double-digit profit growth for the July–September quarter, fueled…
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'I use buy now pay later scheme for everything - I'm £3k in debt'
Stephanie MiskinBBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Investigations For single mum-of-four Abi, the debts she has built up by using buy now, pay…
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Yoma Strategic’s H1 net loss narrows to US$8.7 million
Yoma Strategic on Tuesday (Nov 11) posted net loss for the first half year ended September of US$8.7 million, which narrowed from US$10.5…
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Yoma Strategic’s H1 net loss narrows to US$5.7 million
Yoma Strategic on Tuesday (Nov 11) posted a net loss for the first half-year ended September of US$5.7 million, which narrowed from US$9…
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It’s time to reimagine farming as an innovative career path
American agriculture is facing a crisis. The average U.S. farmer is nearly 60, and according to American Farmland Trust research, we are…
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Apple delays next version of iPhone Air: report
Apple will not release the next version of the iPhone Air in the fall of 2026 as previously planned, amid weak sales, the Information…