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Chinese shipyards’ market share falls to 52% amid US port fees concerns, says Bimco
The market share of Chinese shipyards dropped by almost a third from January to June this year amid concerns about upcoming fees on…
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City Energy launches app-free electric vehicle charging across Singapore, Malaysia
City Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging arm, Go by City Energy, on Wednesday (Jul 16) introduced the first app-free EV charging…
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Amara announces it will delist from SGX mainboard on Jul 21
Hotel and property group Amara Holdings announced on Thursday (Jul 17) that it will be officially delisted from the mainboard of the…
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China probes US$100 underwriting fee amid Xi price war clampdown
China is investigating some of the nation’s top investment banks over bond underwriting fees that hit below US$100, as regulators expanded…
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Imperial Group Taps Into Renewed Opportunities for Contemporary Market
MILAN — At a time of global upheaval caused by geopolitical and economic headwinds, business woes are trickling down to all fashion…
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H&M Returns to London Fashion Week With Coed Show
LONDON — H&M is returning to London Fashion Week this fall with a coed runway show to present its in-season fall 2025 collections. The…
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Dianna Agron Links With La Ligne on Codesigned Capsule Collection
La Ligne will introduce its first personality-led, codesigned collaboration with actor, singer, director and longtime brand muse Dianna…
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EXCLUSIVE: Menopause Solutions Company Alloy Is Doubling Down on Skin Care With Estrogen-based Products
Alloy is betting big on estrogen-based skin care. The science-backed menopause solutions company, which has raised $16.3 million in…
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Casetify and Takashi Murakami Debut Second Chapter of Their Collaboration With New Characters, Products and More
Casetify and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami continue their collaborative partnership with characters Kaikai and Kiki fronting new…
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What is Laopu Gold? This Gen Z darling soared 2,000% and now it’s opened a store in Marina Bay Sands
Up-and-coming Chinese jewellery label Laopu Gold has made waves in the past year with both consumers and investors alike. There has been…
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What is Laopu Gold? Its stock soared 2,000% and now it’s opened a store in Marina Bay Sands
Up-and-coming Chinese jewellery label Laopu Gold has made waves in the past year with both consumers and investors alike. There has been…
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Asia: Stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war
Asian markets fluctuated on Thursday after a rollercoaster day on Wall Street punctuated by fears Donald Trump was considering sacking the…
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Walmart eliminates hundreds of store-support and training jobs
The company aims to staff the academies differently based on the needs and number of participants and plans to add some new roles Walmart…
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US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus Israel's military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in…
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Scale AI to cut 14% of staff following Meta investment
Scale AI is laying off hundreds of employees from its data-labelling business, one-month after Meta Platforms invested US$14.3 billion in…
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French prosecutors demand Fiat face trial in diesel scandal
French prosecutors have demanded Italian car maker Fiat face trial on fraud charges over the emissions-tampering scandal that struck…
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Trump’s trade deal pushes Garuda to learn to love 737 Max again
Five months after a Boeing 737 Max aircraft operated by Lion Air crashed into the Java Sea in 2018, Indonesian flag carrier Garuda…
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Thailand seeks ways to curb gold price impact on currency
Thailand’s central bank and the finance ministry are discussing ways to address currency moves that are not aligned with fundamental…
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Gold dips as US dollar firms, Trump’s Powell remarks ease market jitters
Gold prices dipped in early Asian trade on Thursday (Jul 17), pressured by a firmer US dollar and easing market tensions after US…
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Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
President Donald Trump hosted a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and Syria renewed…
Culture
How Chinese consumer brands are muscling into South-east Asia
Every tourist arriving in Ho Chi Minh City visits the 110-year-old Ben Thanh Market. Its surrounding streets pulse with local eateries,…
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Steve Miller Band Cancels All Tour Dates Due to Recent Weather Disasters
The calamitous weather of recent years has taken many lives, caused billions of dollars’ worth of damage and is changing the climate and…
Lifestyle
Jordan Chiles Creates Monochromatic Look With Sky-high Louboutins at ESPY Awards 2025
Jordan Chiles soared in a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps while attending the 2025 ESPY Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Wednesday…
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ST Engineering unit, SP Group to sell joint venture for S$290 million to Singapore fund manager
ST Engineering is expected to get a one-off gain of around S$80 million from the proposed sale ST Engineering’s wholly owned subsidiary,…