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CK Hutchison is said to pick Goldman Sachs, UBS for Hong Kong-London IPO of Watson Group
CK Hutchison Holdings has picked Goldman Sachs and UBS Group to work on the planned initial public offering (IPO) of global health and…
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'The peace is disturbed': Pop star Skye Newman wins the BBC Sound of 2026
Mark SavageMusic correspondent Loud, raw, and strikingly honest: Pop singer Skye Newman has won BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026. The award…
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Stocks to watch: China Aviation Oil, Geo Energy
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jan 9): China Aviation Oil (CAO): Its…
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Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figures HUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the…
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GM to take US$6 billion writedown on EV pullback
GM’s EV sales dropped 43 per cent in the fourth quarter after the loss of the consumer tax credit General Motors said on Thursday it would…
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Google just changed Gmail—and it could reshape how you use your inbox
Starting today, Google is weaving its massive investment in AI into one product nearly everyone already uses—and for many people, the…
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London player Colt targets data centre migration to expand Singapore market share
It views global connectivity as its competitive advantage, and identifies opportunities in SGX data centre migration Data centre…
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Macy’s Discloses 14 Stores Closing This Year
Macy’s Inc., continuing to execute on its three-year “Bold New Chapter” reinvigoration strategy, disclosed 14 Macy’s locations that will…
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Amazon Won’t Bail Saks Global Out Anytime Soon: Source
Saks Global’s potential path into the future might be narrowing. While industry dealmakers said earlier this week that the retailer was in…
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Blackstone eyes US$2.6 billion of debt to finance power merger
Electricity demand is soaring globally as the data centres needed for Big Tech’s artificial intelligence objectives put pressure on power…
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Big Tech spared strict rules in EU digital regulations overhaul, sources say
The tech giants will be subject only to a voluntary framework rather than binding rules Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Netflix,…
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China’s Anta Sports has offered to buy Pinault family’s 29% Puma stake: sources
The Hong Kong-listed company has a track record of acquiring and revamping Western sports and lifestyle brands China’s Anta Sports…
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Glencore and Rio Tinto in talks to form world’s biggest miner
Rio Tinto Group is in talks to buy Glencore to create the world’s biggest mining company with a combined market value of more than US$200…
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European stocks’ early-2026 rally hits speed bump as retail reality check drags
EUROPEAN stocks fell on Thursday, dragged down by a selloff in tech and disappointing updates from several heavyweight retailers, while…
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US stocks: Wall Street ends mixed as tech dips, defence stocks rally
WALL Street ended mixed on Thursday, as Nvidia and other technology stocks dipped, while defence companies advanced after President Donald…
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Long-term mortgage rate ticks up slightly to 6.16%
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. The average long-term mortgage rate rose to…
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Anta Sports Resurfaces as Puma’s Potential White Knight
How much is Puma SE worth? Chinese firm Anta Sports reportedly has made an offer to acquire the 29 percent stake owned by Artémis. Founded…
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Puma Taps JD Sports, Adidas Alum Nadia Kokni as VP of Global Brand Marketing
Just months after reorganizing its brand marketing division, Puma has hired Nadia Kokni as its new vice president of global brand…
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Louis Koo’s ‘Back to the Past’ Sets North American Release With Well Go USA
Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to “Back to the Past,” the continuation of Hong Kong’s 2001…
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L Catterton Forms Strategic Partnership With C-beauty Group Mao Geping
L Catterton, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-backed private equity firm, has signed a strategic cooperation framework with Mao…
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CES 2026: Uncomfortable truths facing media and marketing
As CES 2026 gets underway, Havas Media Network North America is publishing its 2026 Predictions Forecast, outlining the forces we believe…
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Wall St opens lower; defence firms up as Trump calls for budget boost
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jan 8), as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls…
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Morgan Stanley boosts managing director ranks after dealmaking revival
Wall Street expects another strong year as equity markets hit record highs and interest rates decline Morgan Stanley elevated 184…
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Aura Blockchain Consortium Appoints Lalique Executive CEO
MILAN – The Aura Blockchain Consortium has named Marcel Härtlein its new chief executive officer and general secretary. Härtlein was…