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Can A.I. Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
The new essay collection “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age,” by Vauhini Vara, opens with a transcript. “If I paste some writing here,…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
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Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or…
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In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for…
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Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc.,…
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China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people…
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Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
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Angel investors cite the founder as a make-or-break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…
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What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
A full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese…
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Japan's Nikkei down 3.9% at close
Tokyo stocks ended almost four per cent lower on Wednesday (Apr 9) and the yen firmed against the dollar after US tariffs against…
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Japan's Nikkei down nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday (Apr 9), ending nearly 4 per cent lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns…
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RBI cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday (Apr 9) for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary…
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China engineers orderly yuan drop as trade war threatens growth
China is guiding the yuan weaker at a carefully orchestrated pace, as the central bank seeks to blunt some of the economic impact of the…
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Which Lionesses helped their Euro 2025 case - and who didn't?
After two matches against Belgium in the Women's Nations League, which Lionesses helped their case for Euro 2025 selection? Source link
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Longines Brings Heritage to New Boutique in SoHo
Longines has landed in SoHo, opening its second New York City boutique. “In a sense it’s a pioneering space,” Longines chief executive…
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Business Accounting Reports That Matter
When running a business, keeping track of your finances is key. Accounting reports are the health check of your company’s financial…
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Singapore banks face nickel questions
Singapore’s three banks have come under an uncomfortable spotlight for their financing of Indonesia’s Harita Nickel, a mining company…
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CK Hutchison shares erase all gains since Panama ports deal
The spat over the ports comes at a delicate time, as China grapples with escalating trade tensions with the US CK Hutchison Holdings…
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TSMC could face US$1 billion or more fine from US probe: sources
TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing could face a penalty of US$1 billion or more to settle a US export control investigation over a chip it…
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RBNZ delivers fifth straight rate cut, signals more to come
The Monetary Policy Committee is now chaired by governor Christian Hawkesby, who has taken the role on an interim basis following the…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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China drives record gold ETF inflows as trade war deepens
Chinese investors funnelled a record amount of cash into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last week, drawn by the safety of the…
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Gold eases as Treasury yields climb; trade war in focus
Gold prices eased on Wednesday (Apr 9) as US Treasury yields ticked higher, while anxious investors monitored the escalating trade war…