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Google’s Anthropic AI deal cleared by UK antitrust agency
GOOGLE’S partnership with AI firm Anthropic has avoided further scrutiny after the UK antitrust watchdog concluded it doesn’t qualify for…
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US semiconductor firm launches initiative in Singapore for power-efficient AI data centres
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, launched an initiative to bring together firms from across the…
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Single mom shares "wholesome" reason she's marrying fiance after a year
A mom from California reaffirmed her decision to marry her partner after witnessing his just how patient he is with her 4-year-old son.…
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French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American…
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Rothschild & Co bolsters its Middle East development
Operating under a DFSA Category 4 license, Rothschild & Co. has founded a wealth management office in Dubai which provides independent…
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Walmart raises annual forecasts, betting on strong holiday shopping
WALMART on Tuesday (Nov 19) raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the third consecutive time, with people buying more groceries…
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Cryptoverse: ‘Elation’ as Bitcoin basks in Trump glow
JOE McCann was sitting in his Miami condo, eyes glued to screens flashing with Bitcoin trades as the American election results rolled in.…
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Frencken posts 29.3% rise in Q3 profit to S$9.2 million
SEMICONDUCTOR player Frencken on Tuesday (Nov 19) reported a 29.3 per cent increase in profit to S$9.2 million for the three months ended…
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Seven & i founding family aims to raise 8 trillion yen for buyout this year: NHK
THE founding Ito family behind Japanese retailer Seven & i aims to raise more than 8 trillion yen (S$70 billion) to take it private by the…
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US$3 billion raised by S-E Asia IPOs is lowest in almost a decade: Deloitte
But regional outlook for 2025 remains rosy as expected interest rate cuts could create a more favourable environment for listings…
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Legal documents no longer needed for small claims on a deceased’s CDP assets
The change means relatives of those who die intestate and have assets of S$5,000 or less need not run up legal costs RELATIVES of those…
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US$34 billion asset manager plans to hire in Singapore for climate finance
Mirova currently has 13 employees in Singapore, mostly focused on investment and research Mirova, which manages assets worth about US$34…
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Singapore stocks rise as falling Treasury yields lift global equities; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Tuesday (Nov 19) as Asian indices closed higher and lower US yields boosted emerging markets and commodities. The…
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XPeng forecasts upbeat fourth quarter revenue as new launches improve demand
CHINESE electric vehicle maker XPeng forecast fourth quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday (Nov 19), as a refreshed…
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Koh Brothers Eco unit wins S$77.6 million contract for upcoming Toa Payoh development
CATALIST-listed engineering solutions provider Koh Brothers Eco Engineering was awarded a S$77.6 million contract by Sport Singapore…
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Swiss watch exports fall again amid plummeting demand in China
SWISS watch exports fell for a second straight month in October as a sharp drop in shipments to China offset growth in the US. Exports of…
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China tells local funds to stop buying LGFV bonds via Hong Kong link
CHINA has effectively banned domestic investors from buying offshore yuan bonds issued by local government financing vehicles through its…
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Nestle to cut costs, boost marketing under new CEO
It aims to achieve cost savings of at least 2.5 billion Swiss francs by 2027, in addition to ongoing savings of around 1.2 billion Swiss…
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Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday (Nov 19), buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments from Federal…
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Gold hits one-week high on softer US dollar; markets await Fed cues
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday (Nov 19), buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments from Federal…
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UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
LONDON (AP) — With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, British farmers are descending on Parliament on Tuesday to…
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'Wordle' Today #1,249 answer, hints and clues for Tuesday, November 19
Wordle first went viral in October 2021 and one aspect of its appeal was how people shared their results, whether posting them on social…
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WeWork gives up Singapore locations in sign of co-working woes
WEWORK is giving up space in two prime locations in Singapore, underscoring the company’s challenges in one of its most promising markets.…
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WeWork gives up two Singapore prime locations in sign of co-working woes
WEWORK is giving up space in two prime locations in Singapore, underscoring the company’s challenges in one of its most promising markets.…