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NRIC numbers may not be secure enough for authentication purposes, but how will companies adapt?
Publicly available NRIC numbers can lead to unintended challenges with compliance and data breaches NATIONAL Registration Identity Card…
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Broadcom valuation soars past US$1 trillion on AI sales boom
BROADCOM, a chip supplier for Apple and other big tech companies, surged to a US$1 trillion market valuation for the first time after…
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More Americans are taking the train than ever
More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024, as interest in passenger rail has seen a resurgence across the United States. Amtrak…
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Malaysia's Belmond Express is back—here's what it's like aboard Asia's lux tiger train
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). This isn’t a dream — I’m being bumped out of bed. I drop back onto the…
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Office property meltdown is starting to surface at US banks
SLUMPING office property values are rippling through US banks, with smaller lenders in particular ramping up the use of loan modifications…
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China’s Cnooc sells US assets to Britain’s Ineos
CHINA’S Cnooc has sold its US subsidiary, together with its upstream oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico, to British chemicals group…
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US dollar set for best week in a month on cautious Fed outlook for 2025
The US dollar headed for its best weekly performance in a month on Friday (Dec 13), as investors priced in the possibility of the Federal…
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US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-US Steel deal: FT
THE US Treasury has informed Japan’s Nippon Steel that the panel reviewing its proposed US$14.9 billion purchase of US Steel has not yet…
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South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil
SOUTH Korea’s central bank vowed to stabilise financial markets and highlighted the importance of “uninterrupted implementation” of key…
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German business, unions: Syrian workers help economy and should stay
A chorus of business and union leaders argued over the weekend for keeping Syrian workers in Germany, following a suggestion from a…
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'Connections' December 15: Hints and answers for Game #553
Connections is a daily game that keeps going, even on weekends. If you're feeling a little drained after a busy week, Newsweek has some…
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Tuan Sing CEO and director add to stakes
Over the five trading sessions from Dec 6 to 12, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional outflow…
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S-Reits’ secondary fundraising rebounds in 2024; more may tap capital markets next year
Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) have been more active in their equity fundraising (EFR) in 2024, with the total…
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Braves Land Max Fried Replacement In Blockbuster Trade Idea With Pirates
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Atlanta Braves are set to lose two starting pitchers to free agency. Longtime Brave, Max Fried, has…
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76ers Rookie Sensation Jared McCain Ruled Out Indefinitely
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Jared McCain has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a torn lateral…
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Ten reported dead after Israeli attack on Gaza municipal building
An Israeli airstrike on a municipial building in the Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah on Saturday killed at least 10 people, including the…
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Steinmeier ends Africa trip as first German president in Lesotho
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Lesotho on Saturday for the final stop on his four-day trip to Africa, meeting…
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World's biggest iceberg heads north after escaping vortex
The world's biggest iceberg is on the move again after being trapped in a vortex for most of the year. A23a is 3,800 sq km (1,500 sq…
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Boomer paints neighbor's front door, forgets to ask one important question
Being a good neighbor often means lending a hand—but one woman in her 70s took her helpfulness to another level by surprising her neighbor…
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The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets. Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against…
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California condo prices slashed as homes sell for half their original value
San Francisco's housing market is still suffering, with condos in the Californian city being sold for as little as half their original…
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Who is Suchir Balaji? 26-year-old OpenAI Former Employee and Whistleblower Found Dead in San Francisco, Days After His Shocking Last Social Media Post Exposing AI's Dark Secrets
Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former researcher at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The San Francisco…
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Indianapolis Raceway Park's Future Brightens with Massive Sponsorship Renew
Lucas Oil's longstanding relationship with Indianapolis Raceway Park has taken a solid stride forward with a newly secured long-term…
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Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump's inauguration. What to know
Tech executives, attempting to ease tensions with President-elect Donald Trump, are opening up their wallets after the former president…