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A family fights to keep control of 157-year-old firm in Japan
Nearly half of Japan’s listed companies are tied to a founding family, many of which no longer have enough equity to guarantee control…
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Marco Polo Marine Q1 gross profit up 32% at S$14 million on fleet additions
Integrated marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine on Monday (Feb 16) posted revenue for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, of…
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Rampant AI demand for memory is fuelling a growing chip crisis
The fundamental reason for the squeeze is the buildout of artificial intelligence data centres A growing procession of tech industry…
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Julianne Hough Braves the Cold in Open-toe Mules at Khaite’s Fall 2026 Show
Stepping out in sandals during winter in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. But on Saturday, Julianne Hough made a compelling…
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Stocks to watch: ThaiBev, Marco Polo Marine, Lendlease Reit, Centurion, HPL
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Feb 16): Thai Beverage: The…
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Sandy Liang Fall 2026: Favorite Things
Sandy Liang’s fall collection was one sweet treat. Following her runway show Sunday, Liang said she was inspired by two of her favorite…
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US forces board second sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean
US military boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel for thousands of miles, saying it tried to circumvent…
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The Top Five Sneakers From the 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game seems to have found a competitive format this year its three-team, “USA vs. World” round-robin tournament. As the…
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Centurion Corp eyes Middle East expansion while shoring up domestic presence
The property player is targeting worker and mid-skilled housing in around three countries in the Middle East 2025 was a landmark year for…
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A lot of bull: As STI breaches 5,000, what more can we call for?
We should shift the whole market to unit shares, and get rid of the inefficient odd lot market that investors are sometimes forced into…
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EUR/USD expected to continue uptrend after recent short-term correction
THE euro is the second most traded currency by volume globally and forms the most actively traded currency pair with the US dollar. It is…
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Positive reaction to market reforms opens door to broader enhancement of growth capital sector
The result could be a bigger pipeline of new listings, and some struggling listed companies going private Back in November, this column…
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Visa-only Games highlights Europe’s payments headache
Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling…
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Warner Bros weighs reopening sale negotiations with Paramount
Both Paramount and Netflix have indicated they would be willing to raise their bids in order to secure a deal for Warner Bros ER Bros…
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No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that…
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Carry trade, commodities make EM currencies more stable than G7
Weaker US dollar and expectations for gradual Federal Reserve easing have reduced pressure on developing markets GING market currencies…
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How George Washington’s mistakes in Pennsylvania’s wilderness provided valuable leadership lessons
This Presidents’ Day, I’ve been thinking about George Washington—not at his finest hour, but possibly at his worst. In 1754, a 22-year-old…
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Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Alice Diop and More Set for Doha Film Institute Qumra Masters Lineup
The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan…
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Hapag-Lloyd in talks to buy Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping; sale price to exceed US$3.5 billion
Zim will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange once the necessary regulatory and government approvals come through G-LLOYD is in…
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Winter Olympics 2026: Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo wins record ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, became the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a…
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Colleen Allen Fall 2026: Spellbinding Vision With Technical Know-how
Colleen Allen joined the 2026 class of LVMH Prize semifinalists this week, an honor that will surely bring global awareness to her…
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Taiwan Prison Drama ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Local Film Ever
Taiwanese prison drama “Sunshine Women’s Choir” has become the highest-grossing local film in Taiwan‘s box-office history, surpassing…
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Here Comes the Curls
From “Marty Supreme” breakout Odessa A’zion to “Heated Rivalry” heartthrob Connor Storrie, all eyes are on Hollywood’s next-gen stars…
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Trump Throws In the Towel on Minneapolis Surge
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