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US backs off effort to recall about 50 million airbag parts
US AUTO safety regulators backed down from forcing a recall of about 50 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash,…
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Stocks to watch: Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following company saw developments that may affect the trading of its securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Asia-Pacific Strategic…
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Stocks to watch: Yeo Hiap Seng, Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Yeo Hiap Seng: The beverage…
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Merck snags Chinese obesity drug in nearly US$2 billion deal
MERCK snagged a potential drug in the burgeoning market for obesity medications in a deal worth as much as US$2 billion. Under the terms…
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Spanish firm expected to announce Harland & Wolff deal
Navantia already has a business relationship with Harland and Wolff Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday…
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We’re dreaming of a wet Christmas
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A rain/snow mix will keep it wet in our overnight. Thursday we have a small window to dry out from this latest area…
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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor wants more ‘intelligent leverage’
MICROSTRATEGY co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor says the dot-com-era software maker turned leveraged Bitcoin proxy plans to focus…
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Micron drops after sluggish PC, phone demand hurts forecast
MICRON Technology, the largest US maker of computer memory chips, tumbled in late trading after its revenue forecast missed projections by…
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Barclays annual bonuses expected to increase as much as 20%
BARCLAYS is set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20 per cent in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and…
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Bitcoin retreats from record high after US Fed cools risk appetite
BITCOIN fell for the first time in four days with speculative bets being pared across financial markets after US Federal Reserve officials…
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Luca Guadagnino’s Fascination with the Bourgeoisie
Though perhaps best known for their portrayals of desire, Luca Guadagnino’s character-driven dramas, from “Challengers” to “Call Me by…
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Return of the Reits? Singapore’s IPO scene set to come alive after subdued year
However, industry watchers remain cautious amid the return of Donald Trump as his policies may keep inflation up, slowing the pace of rate…
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All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
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'Hot Purple Wiggle' Is a Dad! John Pearce Announces Birth of First Baby with Wife and Reveals His Son's Name
"Big Strong John" is now a dad! John Pearce, who stars as the Purple Wiggle in the beloved kids' act The Wiggles, and his wife Jessie…
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Natalie Rupnow: Did Wisconsin School Shooter Post Chilling Selfie of Attack from Bathroom Making 'Ok' Gesture Wearing Doc Marten Boots?
Madison's police chief has said that investigators are examining potential social media posts made by Wisconsin school shooter Natalie…
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China building world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian
China is constructing what is claimed to be the world’s largest artificial-island airport to bolster Dalian, a north-eastern city and…
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Oatly to shut S$30 million plant jointly invested with Yeo Hiap Seng
SWEDISH drink manufacturer Oatly will be shutting its Singapore plant – jointly invested with local food and beverage company Yeo Hiap…
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US: Wall Street opens little changed as markets brace for Fed
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat Wednesday (Dec 18), as investors turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision…
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Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments looks to manage two airports in Timor-Leste
This marks company’s potential entry into aviation infrastructure sector; proposed diversification will require approval of shareholders…
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Asia-Pacific bankers expect their 2025 bonuses to jump 52.3%: survey
FINANCIAL service professionals in Asia-Pacific are one of the most optimistic about their bonuses in 2025, with expectations that it will…
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China firms seeking second listings seen boosting Hong Kong deal volume
HONG Kong’s dealmakers are betting on mainland-traded Chinese companies’ second listings to boost share-sale volumes next year, building…
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator…
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Hong Kong watchdog searches finance firms’ offices in Nasdaq listings probe
HONG Kong’s securities watchdog last month searched the offices of about a dozen finance firms and individuals as part of a probe of…
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Three dead girls and a man on death row. Did lies put him there?
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — One by one, in the summer of 1984, teenage girls vanished off the streets of this historic town in the foothills of…