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Novo Nordisk launches obesity drug Wegovy in China
The price for a month’s supply of the starter dose of Wegovy will be 1,400 yuan Novo Nordisk said on Monday (Nov 18) it has launched its…
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UK creates new businesses at slowest rate since 2010
BRITONS started new businesses last year at the slowest rate since 2010, a potential warning sign for longer-term economic growth and…
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Stokes to close its less profitable stores in restructuring process
Canadian independent tableware and kitchenware retailer Stokes has commenced a restructuring process aimed at securing its future growth…
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Investors eye IPO access as Hong Kong stock link turns 10
A DECADE after China opened up its exchanges to a broad swath of international investors through a trading link with Hong Kong, investors…
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China Mobile is said to explore deal for Internet provider HKBN
CHINA Mobile, the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers, is exploring a potential deal for Hong Kong broadband provider HKBN as…
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StarHub, M1 may be posturing for subscribers ahead of potential merger by June 2025
Analysts note that recent moves by the telcos could help to move negotiations forward, grow subscriber base TELCOS StarHub and M1 may be…
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Speculation grows over StarHub, M1 merger by June 2025 as telcos defer spectrum payment
Analysts say the companies could be aiming to close the merger by then to avoid the payment fees SPECULATION is growing around a merger…
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Xiaomi Q3 revenue soars 30.5% as sales of its first electric car surge
CHINESE electronics maker Xiaomi Corp posted a 30.5 per cent jump in third-quarter revenue as consumers clamoured for its first electric…
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Singapore stocks fall after Wall Street sell-off; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE equities ended their three-day winning streak to finish Monday (Nov 18) lower, after a sell-off on Wall Street last Friday as…
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China EV makers push self-driving as Tesla threat looms
AUTONOMOUS driving and artificial intelligence are the buzzwords at this week’s Guangzhou auto show – the last major gathering of Chinese…
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Malaysia govt rejects claim 'millions of Chinese' granted citizenship
Malaysia has only granted citizenship to 103 Chinese nationals in the past decade, contrary to misleading claims on social media that the…
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HSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revamp
HSBC Holdings has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm’s newly formed corporate and institutional banking division…
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HSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in bank revamp
HSBC Holdings has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm’s newly formed corporate and institutional banking (CIB)…
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Crypto exchange OKX launches Singapore dollar funds transfer service for local customers
CRYPTOCURRENCY exchange OKX said on Monday (Nov 18) it would offer instant Singapore dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals to…
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UOB payment services face intermittent issues on Monday morning
UOB credit and debit card payment services faced intermittent disruptions on Monday (Nov 18) morning. In a Facebook post, the lender said…
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UOB payment services restored after intermittent issues on Monday
UOB credit and debit card payment services have been fully restored after facing intermittent issues in the morning, said the lender in a…
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Singapore shares open flat on Monday
SINGAPORE stocks began Monday (Nov 18) trading in negative territory as markets abroad experienced losses over the weekend. As at 9.01 am,…
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Dodgers Have 'Edge' in Pursuit of $217 Million Four-Time All-Star
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Los Angeles Dodgers' $1 billion offseason last winter was a main driver toward winning the World…
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Stocks to watch: SIA, ST Engineering, Frasers Property, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Dyna-Mac
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Nov 18): Source link
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Keppel Infrastructure Trust to acquire 50% of Marina East Water from sponsor Keppel
Its assets under management will grow from S$8.7 billion as at Sep 30 to about S$9 billion Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) will acquirea…
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ST Engineering Q3 revenue up 14% at S$2.8 billion; interim dividend at S$0.04 per share
ST Engineering’s revenue for the third quarter ended September rose 14 per cent to S$2.8 billion, from S$2.4 billion in the previous…
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Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season
CHICAGO – You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of France in Chicago. One weekend in November, the halls of Lycee Francais School…
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Data centre Reit listings may come calling for Singapore’s equity market as conditions turn favourable
Rising enthusiasm for AI, availability of cheaper financing due to lower interest rates among reasons cited by analysts THE data centre…
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Attika Group eyes expansion into Malaysia, manufacturing sector after IPO
Offering proceeds to be used towards expanding into new markets, capacity building, enhancing technology adoption and diversifying into…