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ESPN Gets Headlock on WWE Live Events Like ‘WrestleMania’ in New U.S. Rights Deal
ESPN and WWE are about to get each other in tighter holds. Under a new five-year deal, ESPN’s soon-to-launch streaming outlet will,…
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Singapore stocks rise for third straight day amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Local stocks closed higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), marking a third consecutive day of gains despite a mixed regional market performance and…
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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
A minute of silence was held in Hiroshima on Wednesday during a ceremony to mark 80 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb…
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Video: Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem
new video loaded: Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem Emily Steel, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, got access to sealed court…
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Eubank vs Benn 2: Rematch announced for 15 November
The much-anticipated rematch between British rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in…
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Zalando Q2 Revenues Rise 7.3%, Full-Year Guidance Adjusted
BERLIN– German online retailing giant Zalando continued to grow in the second quarter, with group revenues rising 7.3 percent to 2.83…
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Rachel Reeves must raise taxes to cover £41bn gap, says think tank
Taxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet her self-imposed borrowing rules, according to an economic think…
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India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…
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The evolving role of listed company directors
Singapore is on a mission to revitalise its capital markets. A high-level working group chaired by Minister for National Development Chee…
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Chinese hotel chain Atour is said to seek second listing in Hong Kong
Its American depositary receipts have more than tripled since, valuing the company at about US$4.8 billion Hotel chain Atour Lifestyle…
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Imas, UK’s Investment Association join MAS’ Project Guardian focused on asset tokenisation
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (Imas) and Investment Association (IA) on Wednesday (Aug 6) announced their…
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UOBKH portfolio of alpha picks beats STI in July; new top choices for Singapore, Malaysia named
The UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) alpha picks portfolio surpassed the Straits Times Index (STI) in July even with the latter hitting record highs,…
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Cathay Pacific poised to make first Boeing order in 12 years
Cathay Pacific Airways is poised to place an order for new aircraft from Boeing for the first time in 12 years, according to sources…
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Cathay Pacific warns of declining airfares and uncertain cargo outlook, shares fall 10%
Cathay Pacific Airways on Wednesday (Aug 6) warned of declining airfares, challenges at its budget carrier and uncertain cargo market…
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Cathay Pacific warns of declining fares and cargo uncertainty, shares fall
Cathay Pacific Airways warned on Wednesday (Aug 6) of declining airfares, challenges at its budget carrier and uncertain cargo market…
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EXCLUSIVE: Midi Health Is Expanding Beyond Its Medical Offering With Supplements for Midlife Support
Midi Health is entering the supplement market. The women’s health platform focused on midlife on Wednesday launched its supplement line,…
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Asia: Investors walk fine line as Trump tariffs temper rate hopes
Asian investors trod warily on Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty over Donald Trump’s trade war, while another round of data indicated…
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Top Singapore hedge fund Dymon Asia Capital ramps up Asia hires as regional funds find favour
US hedge fund giant Citadel and Singapore’s Dymon Asia Capital are adding talent in Asia, as they look to expand business in the region.…
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Nvidia reiterates its chips have no backdoors, urges US against location verification
Nvidia has published a blog post reiterating that its chips did not have backdoors or kill switches and appealed to US policymakers to…
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Wee Hur jumps 6.5% to record high as Australia raises cap on foreign students
Shares of student accommodation operator Wee Hur hit an all-time high on Wednesday (Aug 6), following news that Australia will lift its…
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Seven & i details store opening targets for standalone plan
Seven & i Holdings said that it will open 1,300 new international stores, mainly in the US, in an update to its mid-term plan after…
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AMD’s China concerns overshadow upbeat sales forecast for AI
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the second-largest maker of artificial intelligence (AI) processors, said that the chipmaker’s return to the…
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RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in funding for mRNA vaccines being developed to counter…
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Indonesian stocks near record high, unfazed by foreign selling
Indonesian stocks are closing in on an all-time high as booming domestic demand offsets a deluge of foreign outflows. Foreign investors…