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What the ‘2% of VC funding’ stat gets wrong about women entrepreneurs
The narrative that women entrepreneurs receive less than 2% of venture capital (VC) funding has been widely circulated. It stems from data…
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Procurri Corp moves towards delisting by appointing IFA for privatisation offer
Procurri Corp has appointed Evolve Capital Advisory as the independent financial adviser (IFA) for the acquisition offer from parent…
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Investors still harbour hope of Fed’s Powell giving a rate-cut the thumbs up
THE S&P 500 plunged into a bear market in April, then staged an epic recovery, and now the US Federal Reserve will reveal which was the…
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Meta’s AI social feed is a privacy disaster waiting to happen
Since ChatGPT sparked the generative AI revolution in November 2022, interacting with AI has felt like using a digital confession…
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What to look out for on VE Day at 80: Red Arrows, royals and street parties
Rosemary McCabe BBC Journalist VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing,…
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SIC proposes changes to takeovers and mergers code to protect competitive process, improve disclosures
The Securities Industry Council (SIC) on Monday (May 5) issued a consultation paper on amendments to Singapore’s Code on Take-overs and…
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Sias strongly disagrees with IFA opinion on ‘exploitative’ Sinarmas Land offer; urges offeror to revise bid
David Gerald, the president of Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, has criticised the offer for Sinarmas Land by the…
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Singapore stocks end higher on Monday; STI up 0.2%
Top gainer is DFI Retail Group at US$2.71, while the biggest decliner is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding at S$2.11 Stocks in Singapore ended…
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Audi keeps outlook after Q1 sales rise, but tariff impact not included
Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi on Monday (May 5) kept its full-year guidance, with the caveat that any impact from US tariffs was not…
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IPhone maker Hon Hai’s April sales surge 26% ahead of US tariffs
Hon Hai Precision Industry, the main contract manufacturer for Apple and Nvidia, said its April revenue rose 26 per cent, likely boosted…
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The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market…
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How to know if you’re ready for a career pivot
In 2021, I quit a 15-year career as a tech executive in the finance industry and pursued content marketing and journalism. When I tell…
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As T-bill, SSB yields fall, here’s where to invest for higher yields: analysts
Yields are steadily declining, which is bad news for investors looking for a safe corner to park their cash. The latest six-month Treasury…
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Dubai Holding kicks off residential Reit IPO in first Dubai listing this year
Dubai Holding, an investment conglomerate owned by the emirate’s ruler, said on Monday (May 5) it plans to list a 12.5 per cent stake in a…
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China resumes spot LNG purchases to take advantage of price drop
The move is a u-turn for Chinese LNG buyers, which had reduced imports and resold shipments because expensive gas was not attractive to a…
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Netflix co-CEO says India investment has had US$2 billion impact
The world’s largest video streaming platform has been consolidating its position as a premium service in the US$28 billion Indian media…
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Free online storage services compared: Which one’s best for you?
Cloud storage services conveniently let you store and access documents, photos, videos, and more from any device. The best part? Many top…
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Wing Tai's Amara foray may not help its own minorities
Minority shareholders of hotel and property group Amara Holdings who did not accept an earlier offer by Amethyst Assets, which closed in…
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Vietnam launches long-awaited new trading system, moves closer to market upgrade
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), on Monday (May 5), officially rolled out the most comprehensive infrastructure overhaul to…
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Anthropologie and Moleskine Partner to Recognize Emerging Artists
Anthropologie has partnered with Moleskine to launch a limited-edition journal collection featuring cover designs by YoungArts alumni. As…
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Bank of Japan sees window for rate hikes narrowing but not closed yet
The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ’s) rate-hike cycle is facing its biggest test since Governor Kazuo Ueda took the helm two years ago, with US…
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Green Business: Profit from Saving the Planet
Starting a green business isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a necessity. With climate change and environmental concerns at the forefront of…
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BHP partner says Filo copper discovery is largest in 30 years
Copper mines are getting harder and much more costly to develop, even as global demand for the metal is projected to increase given its…
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Ajisen Ramen operator Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss
This is based on a preliminary review of the unaudited management accounts of the group Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it…