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Philippines central bank sees inflation rising toward target
The Philippines’ central bank will keep weighing a feeble growth outlook against gradually rising inflation to set monetary policy in a…
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Brick-and-mortar bookshops look better than ever in the Amazon age
Welcome to the first Fast Company’s Plugged In of 2026, and Happy New Year to you. More than 18 years ago, as the internet was…
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Shares in Primark Parent ABF Begin Slow Recovery After Shock Profit Warning
LONDON – Shares in Primark’s parent Associated British Foods began a slow recovery following Thursday’s shock profit warning due to…
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TSMC Q4 revenue jumps more than 20%, beating forecast
Demand for the company’s products leaps in response to surging interest in AI applications Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company…
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Can Nvidia repeat its record-breaking year?
Chipmaker Nvidia had a record-setting year in 2025, becoming the world’s most valuable company as the frenzy around artificial…
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Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
Elon Musk's platform X has limited image editing with its AI tool Grok to paying users, after it came under fire for allowing people to…
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Is S$5 billion enough? Panel weighs impact of EQDP on Singapore equity valuations
There was agreement that the sum has kickstarted things, and that the challenge would be to keep up the momentum built in 2025 The idea of…
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China curbs rare earth exports to Japanese companies after dual-use ban
China has begun restricting exports to Japanese companies of rare earths and powerful magnets containing them, the Wall Street Journal…
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Singapore stocks track regional gains; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers edge out losers 289 to 236, with 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changing hands Singapore…
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Satya Nadella wants the internet to keep an open mind about AI. The internet isn’t having it
A new insult for artificial intelligence just dropped thanks to Microsoft’s CEO. If you use Microsoft products, it’s near impossible to…
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MAS, SGX RegCo propose rule changes to pave way for SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge
In a key step towards establishing the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)…
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Thai central bank to expand authority to scrutinise online gold trading
Thailand will expand the authority of its central bank in order to better supervise online gold trading, the bank’s governor Vitai…
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Shanghai benchmark hits 10-year high as easing deflation lifts sentiment
Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday (Jan 9), with the Shanghai benchmark topping the psychologically important 4,100…
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Tony Pulis column: 'If you're outside the top six, you can never target an FA Cup run'
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the FA Cup has fallen down the pecking order for managers, despite…
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Why most strategic plans fail just as often as New Year’s resolutions
Strategic planning is a big business. Companies spend millions of dollars working with consulting firms to chart a path forward. Not only…
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SGX December securities turnover value up 29% on 2025 momentum
The trading value of securities on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained stock…
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SGX’s securities daily average value for 2025 jumps 21% – the highest since 2010
The turnover value of securities traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) climbed 29 per cent year on year in December, driven by “sustained…
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BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called…
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Intel CEO meets with Trump, who hails gain in US chipmaker stake
US President Donald Trump met with Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu on Thursday (Jan 8) at the White House, where the two men…
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Gold falls as commodity index adjustments weigh ahead of US jobs data
Gold fell on Friday (Jan 9) as commodity index readjustments and a firm US dollar kept the pressure on prices in the near term, with…
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UOBKH upgrades top pick DBS to ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and has a continued ‘buy’ call for OCBC A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this…
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UOBKH rates top pick DBS a ‘buy’ on 5.6% yield
It also upgrades the overall banking sector to ‘overweight’ and keeps its ‘buy’ call for OCBC A dividend yield of 5.6 per cent this year…
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Cathay Pacific seeks savings, cuts some jobs in efficiency push
The airline has said that it plans to hire 3,000 people this year, pushing headcount beyond the 34,000 at the end of 2025 Cathay Pacific…
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Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed, which risks…