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Trump team nears Taiwan trade deal with more US chip investment
Any agreement with Taipei risks provoking China, which claims the island as part of its territory The Trump administration is close to a…
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Japan finance minister says US Treasury’s Bessent shares concerns about weak yen
JAPAN’S Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concerns over what she called the yen’s…
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Randa Abdel-Fattah: How Adelaide Writers' Week imploded after axing Palestinian author
One of Australia's biggest cultural festivals has been left in disarray after a decision to disinvite a prominent Australian-Palestinian…
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Gold eases on profit-booking after breaching US$4,600/oz
Gold eased on Tuesday (Jan 13), a day after breaching US$4,600/ounce for the first time ever, as investors booked profits amid heightened…
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UOBKH initiates coverage on NTT DC Reit with ‘buy’, forecasts 41% upside
The analyst points out that the Reit has enjoyed a ‘steady rise’ in portfolio occupancy NTT DC Reit has the highest distribution yield…
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Boustead Singapore amends agreement with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in the country Boustead Singapore on Monday (Jan 12)…
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Boustead Singapore tweaks deal with Unified Industrial to retain control of Vietnam business
This allows the company to better manage its real estate and fund management business in one of Asean’s fastest growing economy Boustead…
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BlackRock cuts hundreds of jobs, trimming about 1% of staff
BlackRock is cutting hundreds of jobs across the company, becoming the latest Wall Street firm to rein in headcount in recent weeks. The…
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SK Hynix to invest nearly US$13 billion in chip packaging plant in South Korea
South Korea’s SK Hynix said on Tuesday it has decided to invest 19 trillion won (S$16.6 billion) to build an advanced chip packaging plant…
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US Fed’s Williams says monetary policy well positioned amid a favourable outlook
He said that it’s critical for the Fed to get inflation back to its 2 per cent target Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John…
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BHP is stuck on the sidelines of copper M&A frenzy it started
The company’s CEO is also nearing the end of his tenure, potentially hindering the negotiation of a transformational deal BHP Group’s bold…
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Stocks to watch: Thomson Medical, Vin’s Holdings, Alpha Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jan 13): Thomson Medical: The…
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Silver’s one-year 180% bull run: What to know about investing in it versus gold
The use of digital silver accounts to manage silver investments has gained traction recently Silver’s streak continues into the new year,…
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The curious question of whether gut health affects ageing
Hugh PymHealth editor Guts have become a source of immense fascination. Social media influencers promote unproven supplements said to…
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Alphabet hits US$4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment
Alphabet briefly hit US$4 trillion in market valuation on Monday (Jan 12), as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Meta unveils ‘Meta Compute’ initiative to build AI infrastructure
Big Tech companies are looking to secure long-term electricity supplies as AI and data centres increase US power demand Meta has announced…
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The Market Met Jerome Powell’s Warning With Deep Denial
Not all the markets were impervious to Powell’s harassment by DOJ goons. The dollar, which is down 8.3 percent over the past year—that is,…
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Citi to cut about 1,000 jobs this week
CITIGROUP is set to cut about 1,000 jobs this week as part of chief executive Jane Fraser’s march to keep a lid on costs and improve…
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Retailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Holiday 2025 sales rose 4.1 percent despite weaker consumer sentiment, producing a season that was ultimately in line with industry…
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Fitch Ratings says Fed independence is key factor for US sovereign rating
Fitch Ratings said on Monday it views the Federal Reserve’s independence as a key supporting factor for its AA+ US sovereign rating. The…
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Paramount escalates hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. with new board slate
Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying Monday that it will name its own…
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Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Take a Hit Despite Positive Outlook
Fran Horowitz, the chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., received a warm reception from the crowd at the NRF Big Show on…
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2026 Masters: Mark Allen too good for Mark Williams in last-16 tie
Zhao, who battled through four qualifying matches and then five more at the Crucible to become the first Asian player to win the world…