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Trump Is Going to Raise Your Insurance Premiums
In April 2023, a report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology warned that “when it comes to assessing the…
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The summer’s biggest trend is a tariff-proof indulgence
The color of the summer is here, and it started with a chocolate bar. Pistachio (both the food and the color) is all the rage right now.…
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Ascott, Frasers Hospitality expand footprint in Asia
Lodging sector players Ascott and Frasers Hospitality issued separate statements on Tuesday (Jun 3) announcing their expansion in Asia…
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Jesse Williams Set to Tease Prime Video’s Italian Original ‘Hotel Costiera’ at Taormina Film Festival
Prime Video will unveil first footage of its new Italian original series “Hotel Costiera” at the upcoming Taormina Film Festival with the…
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Protect investors, but give private market fund managers flexibility, industry players tell MAS
The transparency of private market funds, the amount they charge in fees, and the methods of valuation were among key points raised in the…
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Donald Trump's tariffs will hurt global growth, OECD warns
Global economic growth is set to be slower this year largely because of Donald Trump's US tariffs, according to a leading international…
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Trump Press Sec’s Vile Rants on Fox Show How He’s Screwing MAGA Voters
President Trump really wants the Senate to pass the “big, beautiful bill” that has now gotten through the House. But a number of GOP…
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Josh O’Connor’s ‘Rebuilding,’ Andrea Riseborough’s ‘Dragonfly’ Among Karlovy Vary Lineup, With ‘Roma’ Producer Nicolás Celis on Jury
Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival has revealed the official selection lineup for its 59th edition with artistic director Karel Och saying…
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Using AI at work requires confidence. Here’s how to build it
The Little Engine That Could wasn’t the most powerful train, but she believed in herself. The story goes that, as she set off to climb a…
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Erin Patterson tells murder trial wild mushrooms have 'more flavour'
An Australian woman who cooked a toxic mushroom meal has told her murder trial she has long been a mushroom lover, but more recently…
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Julius Baer focuses on costs as CEO sets ‘realistic’ goals
The Zurich-based wealth manager will seek 130 million Swiss francs (S$205 million) in cost reductions to 2028 US Baer is stepping up its…
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Julius Baer’s new goals fail to impress in setback for CEO
Julius Baer Group unveiled fresh targets aimed at cutting costs and setting the Swiss wealth manager on the road to better profitability,…
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Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
Singapore’s multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global…
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How NATO is turning to startups to outpace its rivals
War is being redefined by technology. Drones now swarm where soldiers once marched, AI can detect threats faster than spies, and…
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Madeleine McCann: Police launch new search in Portugese town
Daniel Sandford UK correspondent Reporting from Praia da Luz Portuguese and German police are starting a new search in Portugal as part of…
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Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’ Locks Release Date
HORROR HYBRID Prabhas‘ “The Raja Saab” has set its theatrical release for Dec. 5, with the teaser arriving June 16. The project marks the…
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Hong Leong-led consortium secures S$692 million green loan from DBS, OCBC for Tengah’s first private mixed-use project
A consortium led by Hong Leong Holdings has secured a S$692 million green loan to finance the development of Tengah’s first nature-centric…
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Online broker Tiger to double Hong Kong headcount, targets offshore China wealth
Tiger Securities plans to double its headcount in Hong Kong over the next two to three years as the online brokerage targets a bigger…
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5 read-it-later alternatives now that Pocket is shutting down
It’s official: Mozilla has announced that its extremely handy read-it-later app Pocket will be shutting down on July 8, 2025, with user…
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Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, review says
The water sector in England and Wales is failing and needs stronger regulation to better protect billpayers and the environment, according…
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HK Express airfares dragged down by rising competition out of Hong Kong, CEO says
An accelerating fall in the price of air tickets from recent high levels is the biggest challenge at Cathay Pacific’s budget arm HK…
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Tommy Hilfiger Teams Up With ‘F1 the Movie’ on the APXGP Collection
Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp., is launching the APXGP Collection ahead of the premiere of “F1 the Movie” in North America on…
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Sam Heughan, Adrian Lester and Ncuti Gatwa Lead Royal Shakespeare Company’s Globe-Spanning Season
The Royal Shakespeare Company is betting big on star power and global reach with its 2025/26 season, headlined by “Outlander” heartthrob…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vaginal Microbiome Company Evvy Launches Its First Supplement
Evvy is entering the supplement game. Tuesday, the vaginal microbiome company, known for its test-to-treatment offerings, is launching its…