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How Labubu Became a Must-have Luxury Accessory, and Why ‘Prices May Fluctuate’
Born from Nordic folklore and the imagination of artist Kasing Lung, Labubu first appeared in 2015 as a character in “The Monsters”…
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'Driver looked emotional and agitated' - Liverpool witnesses share stories
There were already signs that something had gone wrong in Liverpool city centre before the car ploughed into the crowd. Tens of thousands…
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The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fannie Mae and Freddie…
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After 15 years, you can finally use WhatsApp on your iPad: Here’s how to get the app on your Apple tablet
One of the most popular smartphone apps in the world has finally come to the iPad. Today, Meta has officially released WhatsApp for iPad.…
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Trump Corruption Hits Next Level With Pardon Tied to $1 Million Dinner
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no…
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Trump Ramps Up Crypto Shadiness With “Bitcoin Reserve” Plans
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no…
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Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is ‘functionally unemployed.’ Here’s what that means
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment rates have not shifted much in recent years. The current unemployment rate…
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Nissan bets on its hybrid EV to drive a comeback
Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest “e-Power” technology for a turnaround. A kind of hybrid, e-Power comes…
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Independent financial adviser deems Amara’s takeover offer at S$0.895 a share ‘fair and reasonable’
The independent financial adviser (IFA) appointed for the takeover bid for hotel group Amara has deemed the offer at S$0.895 a share to be…
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Tesla Sales Tank as Elon Musk Hate Ramps Up
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no…
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US: Wall St opens higher after long weekend on Trump's trade reprieve
Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday (May 27) after US President Donald Trump dialled back his threat of tariffs on EU imports, defusing…
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Pete Hegseth Hit With Stunning Illegal Wiretap Allegations
“It’s kind of a fund-raiser” for Mr. Trump, Korean crypto executive Sangrok Oh and another dinner attendee, told the Times. “And he’ll…
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Saudi Aramco kicks off its first dollar bond sale this year
The world’s biggest oil exporter is selling bonds with five, 10 and 30-year maturities Saudi Aramco started the sale of dollar-denominated…
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Nippon Steel could offer Washington golden share to seal US Steel deal, Nikkei reports
Deliberations over the idea, which would give Washington the power to veto important management matters Nippon Steel is considering…
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Brazil Emerges as FAST Streaming Powerhouse, Set to Soon Become Its Second Biggest International Market in the World (EXCLUSIVE)
FAST services are on a tear — especially in Latin America, where Brazil is emerging as a global leader in adoption and monetization.…
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Xiaomi reports 47% revenue growth in Q1 as it launches new electric SUV
China’s Xiaomi reported a 47.4 per cent annual jump in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday (May 27) as the company doubled down on making…
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Elaine Heng to succeed Linus Goh as OCBC’s head of global commercial banking
OCBC announced on Tuesday (May 27) key leadership changes to its global wholesale banking franchise, to take effect on Oct 1. Elaine Heng,…
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Singapore shares rise as US delays tariffs on European Union; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 249 to 180, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$958 million are traded Shares on the…
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Japanese gas tanker giant Mitsui OSK sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels
Mitsui OSK Lines, owner of the world’s largest fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers, said it is hard to buy Chinese vessels for the…
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Maybank downgrades Malaysia’s Tan Chong Motor to ‘sell’ amid widening losses, competition
Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded Malaysia’s Tan Chong Motor (TCM) to “sell”, from “hold” previously, amid widening losses, weak…
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Perennial to invest one billion yuan to open two healthcare institutions in Guangzhou
Integrated healthcare and real estate player Perennial Holdings on Tuesday (May 27) announced that it has entered into an agreement with…
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Perennial to invest one billion yuan to open two hospitals in Guangzhou
Integrated healthcare and real estate player Perennial Holdings on Tuesday (May 27) announced that it has entered into an agreement with…
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Samsung in talks to invest in California-based Exo
Discussions on all the potential developments are ongoing and details could change Samsung Electronics’ investment arm is among a group of…
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Indonesia’s Widjaja family’s Sinarmas Land offer wins 90% acceptance, triggering compulsory acquisition
Lyon Investments – controlled by the Widjaja family, one of Indonesia’s wealthiest clans – has crossed the 90 per cent acceptance…