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NTT Docomo to buy SBI’s online bank for 420 billion yen in cut-throat market
NTT Docomo is buying SBI Holdings’ online bank in a 420 billion yen (S$3.7 billion) deal to shore up the Japanese mobile carrier’s…
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Endangered snow leopard cub born at Kent big cat sanctuary
Jacob Panons BBC News, South East An animal sanctuary has announced one of its rare snow leopards has given birth to a cub after months of…
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Phillip Securities initiates coverage on dividend-focused Reit ETF trading at ‘attractive’ valuation
Phillip Securities Research has initiated coverage on the Phillip SGX APAC Dividend Leaders REIT ETF (Pareits) with an “accumulate” call…
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5 leadership skills that break at scale
As the founder of a high-growth SaaS business, Evan was the quintessential entrepreneur. Ideas and innovation were his strength, and they…
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Daniel Kaluuya, James Corden, Dominic West Lead Star-Studded Cast for Royal Court’s ‘ECHO’ Return
London’s Royal Court Theatre has assembled a powerhouse lineup for the return of Nassim Soleimanpour’s critically acclaimed production…
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Trump’s Rants about Harvard Get Darker as He Loses a Big One in Court
In a series of rants to reporters, President Trump’s rage at Harvard took a sadistic and unhinged turn. He made it clear that only total…
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Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South Africa
A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with…
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Sony says spinoff will give financial arm its own fundraising capabilities
It is the first partial spinoff by a company in Japan with a direct listing – the first in Japan in more than two decades – set for Sep 29…
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‘Real Housewives of London’ Cast Revealed: Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger
The cast for “The Real Housewives of London” has finally been revealed. Bringing the drama across the pond will be Juliet Angus, Amanda…
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Today’s housing crisis could learn from this 1960s anti-poverty program
In cities across the U.S., the housing crisis has reached a breaking point. Rents are skyrocketing, homelessness is rising and…
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Loro Piana Record Bale Award Celebrates Superior Quality and Community
MILAN — Anyone suggesting that Loro Piana’s ability to source some of the finest and most luxurious fibers across the world is just the…
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Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'
Lucy Hooker Business reporter The government has fleshed out its plans for reforming the UK pension industry, including the creation of…
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Nikkei ends at two-week high on US tariff relief, chip rally
Japan’s Nikkei ended trade on Thursday (May 29) at the highest point in more than two weeks after a US court blocked President Donald…
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Netflix’s ‘Dept. Q’ Is an Emotionally Fraught Crime Thriller That Never Lets Up: TV Review
It takes a particular type of tenacious human being to doggedly pursue clues long after things have stalled, and Netflix‘s latest crime…
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Bioprinted organs ‘10–15 years away,’ says startup regenerating skin
Human organs could be bioprinted for transplants within 10 years, according to Lithuanian startup Vital3D. But before reaching human…
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What are private markets, and what risks should investors take note of?
Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the…
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As listcos head for the door, are private markets the answer for investors?
Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the…
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‘Pharmageddon’ Documentary Addresses Pharmaceutical Industry Concerns
“Pharmageddon,” a provocative documentary directed by Donal O’Neill and produced by British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, was launched…
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Women's US Open: Why $12m event comes at a crucial moment for the game
The ebullient Whan, better than most golf executives, understands such dynamics. He knows how to connect and communicate with players,…
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Toyota sales hit second monthly record on US demand, tariff rush
Japanese carmakers are heavily reliant on the US auto market and could suffer as much as a US$19 billion impact from the levies Toyota…
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Foxconn to soon announce second Japanese auto partner, chairman says
The Apple supplier’s interest in working with Japanese car makers comes as they face growing competition from Chinese brands Taiwan’s…
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Aramco CEO will keep borrowing even as oil slump cuts cashflow
Saudi Aramco is targeting more borrowings to finance growth and better leverage its balance sheet, chief executive officer Amin Nasser…
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Aramco will keep borrowing, CEO says, as oil slump cuts cashflow
Saudi Aramco is targeting more borrowings to finance growth and better leverage its balance sheet, chief executive officer Amin Nasser…
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Marc Marquez's MotoGP comeback from 'nightmare' to title contender
Some fans are hailing Marquez's return to title-contending form as a comeback for the ages. It is not hard to see why. Since winning his…