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Ping An Insurance raises US$1.5 billion from convertible bonds
Ping An Insurance (Group) of China has sold HK$11.8 billion (S$1.9 billion) in bonds that can be converted into shares listed in Hong…
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RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton to lead armed forces, BBC understands
Sir Richard Knighton has been chosen as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, the UK's most senior military officer role, the BBC…
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Vilebrequin Taps Joel Mesler for Pool-inspired Swim Capsule
Just in time for Father’s Day, Vilebrequin has tapped Hamptons-based art Joel Mesler to create an exclusive print for a summer swimwear…
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What Happens When a Playwright’s Perfume Addiction Goes Too Far?
Charlotte Ercoli’s newest film opens with a scene that will likely feel familiar: a messy apartment and a suitcase that remains unpacked…
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Swarovski Lands in Portofino With Colorful Takeover of Cracco Restaurant
SUMMER GLOW: Swarovski has kicked off the summer season with a mood-boosting activation in Portofino. The Wattens, Austria-based company…
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Memecoin platform Pump.fun pursues US$1 billion token sale
A platform dedicated to highly speculative cryptoassets is planning to raise US$1 billion by selling tokens, taking advantage of the…
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House GOP schedules vote for Trump rescissions package
House Republican leadership said Tuesday evening in a joint statement they officially received the Trump's administration's request for…
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Japan’s top banks said to mull joint ATM operation to cut costs
Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Mizuho Bank are considering jointly operating automated teller machines (ATMs) to reduce costs, said…
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Australian dollar out of gas as economy sputters
The Australian and New Zealand dollars barely budged on Wednesday as domestic economic data again disappointed, adding to market wagers…
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PBS SoCal, KMEX and KTLA Dominate 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Nominations
The Television Academy revealed the nominations for the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, recognizing 111 nominees across 31 categories…
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Global carriers pile on India capacity as US-Europe traffic drops
The skies above India are about to get a lot busier as international carriers add more routes to the world’s most-populated nation to make…
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DNC loses lawsuit against Trump executive order
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a Democratic National Committee lawsuit accusing President Trump of trying to take over the Federal…
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Chancellor to announce £15bn for transport projects
Billions of pounds of investment in transport infrastructure in England are set to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday.…
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CapitaLand Malaysia Trust proposes sale of 435.4 million units to raise RM250 million
The manager of CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, on Tuesday (Jun 3) proposed a placement of up to…
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Mark Hamill Says Carrie Fisher Told Him to ‘Embrace’ His ‘Star Wars’ Fame After Downplaying It While Performing on Broadway: ‘Get Over Yourself. You’re Luke Skywalker’
Mark Hamill says Carrie Fisher once had to remind him where he came from. During a recent interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air,” Hamill…
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Virgin Australia seeks to raise US$442.8 million in IPO, term sheet shows
Capital-owned Virgin Australia is looking to raise A$685 million (S$442.7 million) in an initial public offering, according to a term…
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Virgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of A$685 million IPO
Virgin Australia is set to return to the stock market after a five-year absence, with the Bain Capital-owned airline launching a A$685…
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Garuda said in talks for US$500 million from Indonesia wealth fund
Garuda Indonesia is in talks with the country’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara about an injection of around US$500 million, according to…
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Nio records US$949.6 million net loss for Q1
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio posted a net loss of US$949.6 million for the first quarter of 2025 ended March, representing a…
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Gold steady as US-China trade uncertainty offsets strong US jobs data
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Jun 4) as the uncertainty over US-China trade relations offset the impact of strong US jobs data…
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Global funds weigh whether Indonesia market rebound was too fast
Indonesia’s financial markets have bounced back after a torrid few months, sparking a debate on whether the rally can last. RBC BlueBay…
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Japfa to delist from SGX on Jun 6
The agri-food company said privatisation would provide the offerors and management with greater flexibility to manage and grow the…
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Stoneweg E-Reit announces strategic stapling to form stapled trust
On completion of the proposed stapling, the stapled entity will be named ‘Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’ or Sert for short The manager of…