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FBI investigates Minneapolis school shooting as anti-Catholic hate crime
Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis A shooting at a school in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17…
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Geo Energy to acquire 51% stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy is proposing to acquire 51 per cent stakes in two Indonesian shipping companies for a US$127.5 million…
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AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'
Computer-chip designer Nvidia has been boosted by big tech firms keen to expand their AI capabilities, despite dealing with US and China…
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Europe car sales gain most in 15 months as consumers warm to EVs
Europe’s new-car market rose the most in 15 months in July, as consumers shrugged off concerns over the global economy to splash out on…
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Hong Kong’s gold trading ambitions tested by talent shortage
Bank of China (Hong Kong) posted a job ad early this year for a precious metals trader fluent in English and Mandarin with at least five…
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EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham Beauty, Augustinus Bader Dive Deeper Into Complexion With Foundation Launch
Victoria Beckham is putting her best face forward, in more ways than one. On the heels of releasing the joint financial results of her…
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Chery is said to near Hong Kong listing as billion-dollar IPOs return to city
Chery Automobile is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that may raise about US$1.5 billion as early as next month,…
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Asia: Markets mixed after Nvidia earnings
N markets were mixed on Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia’s quarterly earnings beat expectations but its shares slipped over worries…
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EXCLUSIVE: Laser Facial Company Skin Laundry Is in Rebrand Mode, With a Fresh Aesthetic and New Treatments
Skin Laundry is entering a new era. The company, best known for its laser facials, is undergoing a brand refresh, complete with a new…
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ANZ bankers learn about job losses after e-mail error: report
The Melbourne-based bank is in the midst of a major restructure under new chief executive officer Nuno Matos Some ANZ Group Holdings…
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Temasek unit, Nexus ink deal to acquire stakes in Post Advisory
Post Advisory Group has reached a deal with Nexus Capital Management and a Temasek Holdings subsidiary that will reshape the ownership…
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Thai Airways may halt flight expansion plans on aircraft shortages
Thai Airways International may delay its flight and route expansion plans because the nation’s flag carrier has been unable to acquire…
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Gold holds ground as investors await US data for more Fed cues
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday (Aug 28), as market participants awaited US economic data due this week that could help shed…
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South Korea keeps rates unchanged as debt risks grow
South Korea’s central bank held policy interest rates steady for a second straight review on Thursday, amid concerns about financial…
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Bank of Korea holds for now, lays ground for rate cut after Fed
The Bank of Korea (BOK) paved the way for a possible interest rate cut after an expected move by the Federal Reserve next month, while…
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Most Gen Zs lack retirement plans but overlook insurance: Prudential Singapore
While it is never too late or too early to start planning for retirement, about seven in 10 Gen Zs in the Republic aged 16 to 28 said they…
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Most Gen Zs lack retirement plans and overlook insurance: Prudential Singapore
While it is never too late, or early, to start planning for retirement, about seven in 10 Gen Zs in the Republic aged 16 to 28 said they…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Singapore Paincare
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Aug 28): CapitaLand Investment…
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Australia’s Lynas posts over 90% fall in annual profit; to raise A$750 million
— RALIA’S Lynas Rare Earths warned of considerable uncertainty over the future of its heavy rare-earths processing plant in Texas and also…
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Google to invest additional US$9 billion in Virginia data centres
Alphabet’s Google is investing an additional US$9 billion in Virginia till 2026 to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Air New Zealand full-year profit falls 15%, sees weakness ahead
The airline has been hamstrung by groundings due to extra maintenance on Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce engines worldwide, and at one…
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Qantas posts second-highest annual profit on robust travel demand
AUSTRALIAN carrier Qantas Airways on Thursday posted its second-best annual underlying earnings and announced the highest full-year…
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Nvidia forecast shows decelerating growth after two-year boom
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, gave a tepid revenue forecast for the current period, signalling that growth is…