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Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
Violent prisoners, including those convicted of sex offences and domestic abuse, could be released after serving just a third of their…
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Citi launches AI tools for Hong Kong employees
GROUP has launched Citi AI, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its employees in Hong Kong, the bank said on Thursday. The…
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Lenovo reports 64% profit decline in fourth quarter
China’s Lenovo, the world’s largest personal computer manufacturer, on Thursday reported a worse-than-expected 64 per cent fall in…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield slides to 2.2%
The auction received S$18.1 billion in applications for the S$7.5 billion on offer The cut-off yield for Singapore’s latest six-month…
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Goldman Sachs combines Asia investment banking units, names Drayton APAC head
Goldman Sachs is bringing together previously separately-managed three Asian investment banking businesses into one unit to integrate its…
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Deep inside Norway mountain, Nato allies train for Arctic war
The Arctic, once a region of peaceful cooperation, is fast becoming a battleground for resources and territory. At the heart of it is…
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EXCLUSIVE: As the Puzzle Bag Turns 10, Loewe Is Planning an Arty, Crafty Celebration
RIDDLE ME THIS: Loewe‘s Puzzle bag is a conversation starter, and YouTube is loaded with videos of women and men flaunting their…
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Cole Haan to Get Into Performance Apparel Through a License With Catapult Group
Cole Haan is jumping feet first into the performance apparel space. The footwear brand has signed a licensing deal with Catapult Group to…
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Chris Mason: Labour is still blaming the Conservatives
A year ago today, Rishi Sunak called the general election. I think the suit I was wearing that day is still a bit damp now. Standing in…
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From Beyoncé to Barbie: Stetson Brings Its Cowboy Hats Into the Modern Era
There are a lot of brands that boast about their American heritage, even if they’re only a few decades old. Then there’s Stetson. The…
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Former PBOC deputy governor Liu Guiping to head Bank of China: sources
China will appoint financial veteran Liu Guiping as chairman of Bank of China, the nation’s fourth largest state-owned bank, two sources…
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Former central bank deputy governor to head Bank of China: sources
China will appoint financial veteran Liu Guiping as chairman of Bank of China (BOC), the nation’s fourth-largest state-owned bank, two…
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US accepts Qatar luxury jet as Trump’s new Air Force One
The Defense Department formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar to temporarily serve as the new Air Force One for US…
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This Beauty Veteran’s New Start-up Wants to Be ‘The Brand’ for 50 and Older Consumers
After spending decades developing products for brands like Aveda, Laura Mercier, Révive Skincare and Perricone MD, beauty veteran Liz…
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Chantecler Embarks on Capri-to-Alicudi Boat Ride With Artistic Collab
The islands may be different, but the spirit is the same. That’s perhaps why Maria Elena Aprea, Chantecler’s creative director based in…
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Luxury Footwear Brand Moreschi Acquired by Fellow Italian Label and British Fund
Storied Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi has found a pair of white knights. Glam Srl, the company behind the Superglamourous shoe…
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Vespa Drops Summer Capsule to Vacation on the Road Matching your Moped
Vespa wants its fans to vroom around in its fashion this summer. The brand is debuting a summer edit capsule collection of ready-to-wear…
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CPF Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts’ interest rate remains at 4% for Q3 2025
The interest rate for the Central Provident Fund’s (CPF) Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts (SMRA) will remain at 4 per cent per…
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Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in attack at DC Jewish museum
Two Israeli embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC, officials say. The victims, a man and woman, were…
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JPMorgan sees broad-based recovery, more interest in China
JPMorgan Chase is seeing a broad-based recovery in China and growing interest from foreign investors seeking to diversify, as the global…
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JPMorgan is long-term in china despite pressure, Dimon says
JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer Jamie Dimon said his firm is committed to long-term investments in China, despite tension between…
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Asia: Equities track Wall Street sell-off as US deficit fears grow
Asian equities sank and Treasuries remained under pressure following sharp losses on Wall Street fuelled by US economy fears as Donald…
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House Republicans tweak 'big, beautiful bill' ahead of floor vote
House Republicans late Wednesday unveiled changes to the massive bill carrying President Trump's agenda, as they prepare for a floor vote…
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Private credit funds target billions in retail demand from Asia
From Singapore to Japan and Australia, fund managers in Asia are looking to unlock billions of US dollars for private credit from the last…