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Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
DARD Chartered said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in…
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‘Ebony and Ivory’ Review: You Thought the Song Was Rubbish? Wait’ll You See How Two Pop Music Legends Let It Be
Among Paul McCartney’s high-profile musical collaborations in the 1980s, “Ebony and Ivory” is considered by many the worst. But its three…
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Indonesia’s benchmark yield falls to lowest in almost two years
Emerging Asian sovereign bonds have rallied this year as global funds diversified their investments away from US dollar assets Indonesia’s…
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Greg Gutfeld Hugs Jimmy Fallon and Plugs His Game Show in Fox News Host’s First Late-Night Crossover
Greg Gutfeld made his broadcast late-night debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Thursday evening, marking a rare network…
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Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing…
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Virality-Driven Beauty Brands Are Reshaping the Industry, but Sustaining Momentum Remains Key Challenge
A report by Spate and YipitData shows that TikTok-fueled momentum is translating into meaningful share gains for a cohort of next-gen…
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EXCLUSIVE: MAC Viva Glam and Elaine Welteroth Team to Fund Safer Births for Underserved Families
MAC Cosmetics is expanding its philanthropic efforts with a $200,000 Viva Glam Fund grant to The Victoria Project in partnership with…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Doubles Down on Beauty, Expands Into Ulta Stores Nationwide
Goop Beauty, the wellness-rooted brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is entering a new phase as it rolls out across 800 Ulta Beauty stores…
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Over 30 companies in IPO pipeline: SGX
More than 30 companies are currently in the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) initial public offering (IPO) pipeline, according to the group’s…
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Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
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Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
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China’s tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent spook a generation of workers with job cuts
FOR years, a job at one of China’s technology behemoths was a golden ticket for the country’s ambitious youth. Now, a wave of downsizing…
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Blackstone makes first hire for Japan private credit origination
The Japanese market has become a vital source of money for private credit funds, as investors from high-net-worth individuals to insurers…
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Crocs shares plummet as US shoppers rein in spending
Shares of American footwear firm Crocs have plunged nearly 30% after it warned of a drop in sales as US shoppers rein in their spending.…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief at Shangri-La Asia is only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins across…
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Mandalorian actress Gina Carano settles with Disney over firing
Actress Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after she was fired from Star Wars franchise spin-off The…
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Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Aug 7) aimed at eliminating practices by banks and their regulators that…
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Wealth firms are preparing richest Australians for pension tax fallout
A looming pensions tax on rich Australians is sparking a flurry of behind-the-scenes planning by the nation’s wealth managers, who say…
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BOJ debated chance of resuming rate hike, July summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflationary pressures and one signaled the chance of resuming interest rate increases…
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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The US has doubled a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50m (£37.2m), accusing him of…
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STI stocks fall, as SIA, Genting, OCBC tumble
Shares of several Straits Times Index (STI) constituents fell in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings and amid tariffs…
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STI, semiconductor stocks fall, as Genting, Sembcorp, SGX decline
Shares of some Straits Times Index (STI) constituents and semiconductor firms fell on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings reports as…
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GM to buy EV batteries from China’s CATL for low-cost Bolt EV
The Chinese company is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers and a major supplier of LFP batteries to the auto industry General…
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Aruba Tops Expedia’s Inaugural ‘Island Hot List’ As Most Popular Island Travel Destination for 2025
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