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Fu Yu appoints four new independent, non-executive directors at AGM
Gilbert Rodrigues, Ralf Pilarczyk, Yang Zhenrong and Haytham Al Essa have been appointed to Fu Yu’s board Four new independent directors…
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Oil falls on prospect of more Opec+ supply, easing risks in Middle East
Oil prices fell 1 per cent on Monday as an easing of geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the prospect of another Opec+ output hike…
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Two people shot dead in Idaho while responding to brush fire
Two people have been fatally shot in a mountain community in the western US state of Idaho while responding to a brush fire, say…
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Apple supplier Lens Technology seeks up to HK$4.8 billion in Hong Kong listing
The Shenzhen-listed company expects the shares to start trading in Hong Kong on Jul 9 Lens Technology, a supplier to Apple, is seeking to…
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Stocks to watch: OCBC, Fu Yu, TalkMed
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 30): OCBC: The local bank…
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Asian banks fuel more than US$2 billion loan boom in Middle East
Middle East borrowers are ramping up loans that are being syndicated in Asia-Pacific as they look to diversify fundraising beyond global…
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Says Show’s Evil VIPs ‘Kind of Resemble Elon Musk’: He’s ‘Everywhere These Days’
Netflix‘s “Squid Game” has come to a close, and now, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about the real-life resemblances of his…
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China fund beats 97% of peers by buying Pop Mart, dumping Moutai
A 30-year-old Chinese fund manager is trouncing peers this year with a portfolio stocked with Gen Z-favoured names such as Pop Mart…
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Shein to file confidentially for Hong Kong IPO in rare move: sources
CHINA-FOUNDED fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to file a draft prospectus confidentially for its Hong Kong listing, marking a rare…
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Benson Boone’s ‘American Heart’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart
Benson Boone‘s “American Heart” has made its debut on the Billboard 200 at No. 2 as the Grammy-nominated artist‘s second top 10 album.…
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Suspense surrounds Senate vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as July 4 deadline looms
Senate Republicans are on schedule to pass President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Monday, but whether enough votes exist to do so is a…
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Thailand’s Minor International leans on Europe to weather country's tourism slump
Thailand’s flagging tourism sector, weighed down by a sharp drop in Chinese tourist arrivals, is hurting local hotel operators but the…
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Nikkei 225 expected to trend higher if trade deals are inked
The Nikkei 225 Index Futures, traded in standard, mini, and micro contracts, is a derivative instrument based on Japan’s flagship equity…
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From Changi T5 to MBS expansion, Koh Brothers Group rides on Singapore’s infrastructural upgrades
Construction and property group Koh Brothers is set to usher in a new era of growth, as Singapore embarks on large-scale infrastructure…
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How safe is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, really?
Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent Listen to Theo reading this article The Air India tragedy, in which at least 270 people…
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Elin Hilderbrand Gives Updates on Multiple Adaptations in the Works, ‘The Perfect Couple’ Season 2, and What Happened With ‘Summer of ’69’ and ‘The Identicals’ Series
Elin Hilderbrand is opening up about her many books that are being adapted for the small and big screen. At Nantucket Film Festival’s…
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Australia cuts commodity export outlook despite gold price gain
Earnings from thermal coal will also decline, while its steelmaking counterpart will hold steady Australia cut its forecast earnings from…
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Haitang: China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica
"I've been warned not to talk about it," the woman wrote, before revealing snippets of the day she says she was arrested for publishing…
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Dick Van Dyke Drops Out of Fan Event, Wife Explains it Was ‘Not a Good Day For Him’
Dick Van Dyke dropped out of a public appearance on Saturday during the third edition of Vandy Camp, a fan event held at the Arlene & Dick…
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Ivan Cornejo Closes North American ‘Mirada’ Tour With Soulful Homecoming Show: Concert Review
There is a clear distinction between warm and cool in the world of Ivan Cornejo. Headlining the Kia Forum on the first of two sold out…
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Trump says there’s a buyer for TikTok but won’t divulge name
President Donald Trump said he has identified a buyer for the US operations of the TikTok social media app owned by Chinese company…
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Trump says TikTok buyer group found, needs China nod
US President Donald Trump said he has identified a buyer for the American operations of TikTok, the social media app owned by Chinese…
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Russell Crowe Remembers Shooting ‘Gladiator’ at Mediterrane Film Festival’s Festive Awards Ceremony: ‘In Malta I Became a Man’
Russell Crowe made a surprise appearance at the Mediterrane Film Festival‘s Golden Bee Awards on Sunday night, returning to the island…
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Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out the Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury for ‘Friday I’m in Love’ and ‘Just Like Heaven’
Olivia Rodrigo surprised Glastonbury on Sunday night by bringing out the Cure’s Robert Smith during her headlining set. “He’s perhaps the…