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Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, including possible merger: sources
HONDA and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday (Dec 18), including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of…
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12 Best Investment Apps for Beginners
Getting into investing can be a bit scary, right? Especially when you’re just starting out and have no idea where to begin. But don’t…
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Who Is Jeff Rupnow? Wisconsin Shooter Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow's Father Made Chilling Social Post with His Daughter Months Before Shooting
Wisconsin school shooter Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow's father posted a disturbing photo of one of his daughters practicing at a shooting…
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Dog goes for walk, internet in shock over giant object he brings home
A video capturing a dog's unexpected find on a walk has left viewers in hysterics. The TikTok clip, posted by the dog's owner under…
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US: Wall Street opens lower after retail sales data; Fed awaited
WALL Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Dec 17), as investors grew cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate…
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Allianz pull-out ‘provides clarity’ on Income’s special position
GERMAN insurer Allianz likely misjudged Income Insurance’s special position in Singapore, industry watchers said. And the government’s…
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US dollar holds firm as traders bet on cautious Fed in 2025
THE greenback held firm on Tuesday (Dec 17) ahead of an expected interest rate cut in the United States, as traders grow increasingly…
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Cosco Shipping begins building expanded logistics hub on Jurong Island
LOGISTICS management service provider Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) started construction work on Phase 2 of its logistics hub…
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Germany sees hottest year on record in 2024, weather service says
The year 2024 is the hottest year on record in Germany since nationwide measurements began in 1881, the German Weather Service (DWD) said…
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Modernize to Maximize: Digital Transformation Professional's insights to unlock Business Value and Strengthen Security
Jagadeesh Vedula, a seasoned US-based IT project manager and thought leader in the digital transformation space, shares his insights on…
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High-stakes labour talks resume at German carmaker Volkswagen
A VW employee participates in an IG Metall rally outside the hotel hosting the fifth round of collective bargaining between Volkswagen and…
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Indonesia politician did not 'promise cash handout' to celebrate poll win: campaign
Politicians in Indonesia are regularly targeted by online scammers who use edited videos to impersonate them and push spurious financial…
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DBS forecasts strong growth for suburban retail Reits in 2025, names its top picks
SINGAPORE’S suburban real estate investment trusts (Reits) are poised for growth next year, although there is a temporary risk in the form…
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Video of Indian temple ritual falsely linked to Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
Following reports of attacks against Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh, a video spread in social media posts that falsely claimed it…
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Eek, what's this? How to handle a Christmas tree infested with ticks
You may think that ticks are a summer problem, so you will be sorry to hear that the blood-sucking pests are actually active all year.…
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Alibaba to sell department store chain Intime for 7.4 billion yuan
ALIBABA Group said on Tuesday that it will sell its department store unit Intime to a consortium comprising textiles firm Youngor Fashion…
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Economists weigh in after Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Singapore is ‘going extinct’ amid low birth rate
THE oft-discussed issue of Singapore’s low birth rate was recently flagged by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk who declared that Singapore…
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Hot stock: Wee Hur falls by over 8% after exit from Australian student dorm business
SHARES of construction engineering company Wee Hur fell on Tuesday (Dec 17) morning, after the group announced that it is selling its…
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Singapore shares open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.3%
Singapore shares began trading lower on Tuesday (Dec 17), ahead of an imminent Fed rate decision. The Fed is expected to cut rates by a…
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Singapore shares fall as STI falters, mirroring regional trend
THE Straits Times Index (STI) faltered on Tuesday (Dec 17), following the regional indices. It ended down 0.6 per cent or 21.1 points at…
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Cromwell E-Reit manager to refinance office loans early with higher all-in interest rate facility
This is to facilitate the divestment of its stake in the Reit and European fund management platform THE manager of Cromwell European Real…
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Clar to acquire and lease back DHL’s Indiana logistics property in S$150.3 million deal
CAPITALAND Ascendas Reit (Clar) is proposing to acquire logistics property DHL Indianapolis Logistics Center in Whiteland, Indianapolis,…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Cromwell E-Reit, SIA
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 17): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit…
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Can 49ers QB Purdy Reset QB Market Following 2024 Struggles?
San Fransisco quarterback Brock Purdy's hand-in-glove fit into Kyle Shanahan's offense has been ready to see it's due for some time. The…