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Singapore shares rise as US delays tariffs on European Union; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 249 to 180, after 1.1 billion securities worth S$958 million are traded Shares on the…
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Two Paths for A.I.
Last spring, Daniel Kokotajlo, an A.I.-safety researcher working at OpenAI, quit his job in protest. He’d become convinced that the…
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Inside a Campus Crackdown Over Wokeism in France
Still, it’s noticeable that media reports about threats were everywhere, while Kinzler describes his situation as follows: “1500 unread…
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Trump Talks “Trophy Wives” but Biden’s Autopen Is the New “Her Emails”
It’s the simplest lesson for America of the Trump years: Lying works. And I don’t mean lying in private. You lie to your spouse or child…
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Swiss watch exports jump in April ahead of threatened US tariffs
Asian markets displayed further weakness, with exports to Singapore falling 9%, China off 30% and Hong Kong down 23% Swiss watch exports…
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This company had its best quarter ever. Then Trump’s tariffs hit
On April 2, in an event he called “Liberation Day,” President Donald Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and announced a long list…
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Japanese gas tanker giant Mitsui OSK sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels
Mitsui OSK Lines, owner of the world’s largest fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers, said it is hard to buy Chinese vessels for the…
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Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap
Kate Whannel Political reporter Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the government is looking at scrapping the two-child…
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Italian Fashion Associations Sign Protocol to Combat Worker Exploitation in Supply Chain
MILAN – Italian authorities, fashion associations and trade unions are committed to fight wrongdoings in the apparel and accessories…
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Maybank downgrades Malaysia’s Tan Chong Motor to ‘sell’ amid widening losses, competition
Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded Malaysia’s Tan Chong Motor (TCM) to “sell”, from “hold” previously, amid widening losses, weak…
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Trump Tariff Fiasco Worsens as Bizarre New Ramblings to Media Backfire
After President Donald Trump threatened to single out Apple with tariffs, he offered remarks to reporters that badly undercut his case.…
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Radu Jude’s Berlin Winner ‘Kontinental ’25’ Lands U.K., Ireland Distribution Deal With Sovereign (EXCLUSIVE)
Sovereign has acquired U.K. and Ireland rights to “Kontinental ’25,” the latest film from Romanian auteur Radu Jude that won the Silver…
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Perennial to invest one billion yuan to open two healthcare institutions in Guangzhou
Integrated healthcare and real estate player Perennial Holdings on Tuesday (May 27) announced that it has entered into an agreement with…
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Perennial to invest one billion yuan to open two hospitals in Guangzhou
Integrated healthcare and real estate player Perennial Holdings on Tuesday (May 27) announced that it has entered into an agreement with…
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Samsung in talks to invest in California-based Exo
Discussions on all the potential developments are ongoing and details could change Samsung Electronics’ investment arm is among a group of…
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Looming U.S. Tariffs Drove Swiss Watch Export Surge in April
PARIS – Watchmakers and retailers rushing to beat a looming, but moving, deadline for U.S. tariffs fueled timepiece exports in April. A…
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Indonesia’s Widjaja family’s Sinarmas Land offer wins 90% acceptance, triggering compulsory acquisition
Lyon Investments – controlled by the Widjaja family, one of Indonesia’s wealthiest clans – has crossed the 90 per cent acceptance…
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How to get your stressed-out team past the ‘frustration threshold’
In my work, I frequently observe teams whose purpose is to provide top-level service fall into frustration with their inability to…
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TNW partners with Bounce Watch for AI-powered startup scouting
TNW is tapping a touch of AI magic to discover the next big things in tech. As part of our mission to elevate the startups shaping our…
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What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory…
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Port congestion at Asian ports reported; Singapore’s average waiting time up to 1.5 days
Port congestion has been reported at Asian ports, with Singapore being one of those impacted – the berth waiting time at the world’s top…
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Asian ports reported to be congested; average waiting time in Singapore is up to 1.5 days
Port congestion has been reported at Asian ports, with Singapore being one of those affected: The waiting time for a berth at the world’s…
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How Meghan built her pioneering partnership with Netflix
Meghan carries many titles these days. Besides being the Duchess of Sussex, she’s a podcaster, a philanthropist, a children’s book author,…
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England vs West Indies: Spinner Tom Hartley back after winter of shifts in garden centre
Hartley, 26, could make his England return this week in the one-day international series against West Indies, which starts on Thursday at…