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Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness Investors have piled…
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The Ashes 2025 fourth Test - day one: England 8-3 as Australia pile on pressure early
England's innings gets off to a horror start, as Australia take three early wickets to leave the visitors on 8-3 inside the first five…
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I'm a Creative Director in NYC—These Are the 3 Bag Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re collectively thinking about what’s next on the horizon across all areas of the fashion landscape—from…
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Vietnam’s Vingroup to withdraw bid for US$67 billion North-South high-speed railway
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, said on Thursday (Dec 25) that it would withdraw its investment proposal for the nation’s…
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Copper hits record in China, jumps in New York on supply concern
COPPER surged to a record in Shanghai and rallied in New York, adding to substantial annual gains as investors bet on tighter global…
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Asia markets edge up amid thinned holiday trade
Asian markets edged slightly higher on Friday (Dec 26) amid holiday-thinned trade, though some exchanges remained closed for the Boxing…
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Oil rises as market weighs Venezuela supply risks
Brent and WTI prices are on track to drop about 16% and 18%, respectively, this year Oil prices climbed on Friday (Dec 26) after the US…
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25 Chic Under-$200 Pieces From Nordstrom and Zara
Is there any better feeling than acquiring something new that looks and feels more expensive than it is? These days, that feeling is…
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I have no regrets about regifting - What to do with unwanted presents
Most of us have received at least one Christms present that missed the mark - a jumper that doesn't fit, a hideous ornament or a perfume…
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The Ashes 2025 fourth Test - day one: England's Josh Tongue bowls Australia's Steve Smith for nine
Josh Tongue takes his third wicket of the innings, dismissing Steve Smith for nine to leave Australia 51-4 on day one of the fourth Ashes…
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Sembcorp acquires Indian solar power project for S$246 million
The company’s gross renewable energy capacity installed and under development in India has now climbed to over 7.6 GW Sembcorp Industries…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 26): Sembcorp Industries: Sembcorp…
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China silver fund plunges after string of moves to quell frenzy
Other Chinese funds linked to the metals have also seen big gains and warnings to investors THE value of China’s only pure-play silver…
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South Korea central bank to assess incoming data to decide whether and when to lower rates
South Korea’s central bank will decide whether and when to implement any further interest rate cuts next year based on a comprehensive…
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Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab
The startup will remain an independent company under new chief executive Simon Edwards, the firm says Nvidia has hired the leadership of a…
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Newcastle stadium plans 'in limbo' - Eddie Howe
St James' was once the second-biggest club stadium in the country, behind Old Trafford, but Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United,…
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Taiwan’s Foxtron launches Bria EV model, eyes overseas markets
Taiwan’s Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor, launched an electric vehicle (EV) model called…
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Australia v England: fourth Ashes Test, day one – live
Preamble So here it is … Merry Christmas! Everybody’s having fun (except perhaps Ben Duckett). Look to the future now, it’s only just…
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Toyota posts sales drop in November, dragged down by China
Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain…
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Strictly Come Dancing: Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman say farewell on Christmas special
Paul Glynn,Culture reporterand Noor Nanji,Culture correspondent Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman embraced on the dancefloor as they signed…
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Zara's End-of-Year Sale is Here—11 Elegant Finds That Will Be Gone Before 2026
The new year is just one week away, and there’s no better time to start investing in new items than in the Boxing Day sales. Or in Zara's…
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Why Finding a Mentor Who Looks Like You Matters
For a long time, I thought mentorship was about proximity to power. Find someone impressive, successful, well-connected, preferably with a…
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Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery…
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King's speech 2025: Christmas message urges communities to pull together in divided world
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent King Charles: 'We can find the strength to ensure that right triumphs over wrong' The King's Christmas…