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Bank of Japan should step in only in a ‘severe’ bond market rout, policymaker says
The Bank of Japan does not need to make big changes to its bond taper plan and should only ramp up buying in times of “severe market…
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Bank of Japan policymaker rules out intervention to stem bond yield spike
Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday (May 22) he saw no need for the central bank to intervene in the bond market to…
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Gracie Abrams Rewears Chanel Satin Pumps in Backless Beaded Bow Gown at Cannes for ‘The History of Sound’
Gracie Abrams hit the Palais des Festivals on Wednesday for “The History of Sound” premiere in a look that was classic Hollywood glamour…
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Singtel jumps 2.6% on S$0.10 per share dividend, S$2 billion share buyback plan
Company’s shares hit highest price in more than 5 years as telco returned to the black with S$2.8 billion H2 net profit Shares of Singtel…
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Singtel jumps 3.6% on S$0.10 per share dividend, S$2 billion share buyback plan
Company’s shares hit their highest price in more than 5 years as telco returns to the black with S$2.8 billion H2 net profit Shares of…
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Ringgit may gain most in South-east Asia on exporter conversion
Malaysia’s ringgit stands to gain the most among its South-east Asian peers if the nation’s exporters convert their overseas earnings to…
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Immigration is the albatross around UK politics
Allan Little Senior correspondent Figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics are expected to reveal a fall in net…
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Judge orders Trump administration to continue 'DEI' grant for school desegregation aid
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration wrongly shut down a grant to promote desegregation of schools in the South…
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Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump's choreographed onslaught
Watch: 'Turn the lights down' - how the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting took an unexpected turn Three months into Donald Trump's second term,…
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Dollar-store billionaire poised to emerge from Malaysia IPO
A discount chain with signature red storefronts has drawn legions of Malaysians looking for good deals – and made its founder a…
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Gold rises as investors grow cautious amid US debt fears
Markets are now pricing in at least 50 basis points of rate cuts this year, with the first one expected in October Gold prices rose on…
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Buffalo8 Acquires International Rights to Indian Genre-Bender ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’ (EXCLUSIVE)
American film and media company Buffalo8 has acquired the international distribution rights to “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli” (Lord Curzon’s…
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‘Étoile’ Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
“Étoile” star Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching the Blue Roses Project, a not-for-profit theater…
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Singtel initiates its first share buyback programme of up to S$2 billion; incorporates cloud business
The buyback will be delivered over the course of three years until financial year 2028 and involves the purchase of shares in the open…
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Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: US president confronts South African leader
Watch moment Trump confronts South Africa's president with video A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa…
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As Rolex shrinks retail near new New York City flagship, Patek Philippe expands
After 45 years, Rolexes will no longer be sold at Wempe, the tony watch and jewellery dealer at 700 Fifth Ave, one of retail’s most…
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Why independent agencies are built for the future
People keep telling me that big agencies are the future—that you need massive scale, deep pockets, and cutting-edge tech to survive. But…
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‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Snowy New Season?
A new set of unsuspecting guests is checking in to Season 2 of “Nine Perfect Strangers.” Season 1 of Hulu’s anthology series, based on…
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Singtel returns to the black with S$2.8 billion H2 profit
Singtel returned to the black with a net profit of S$2.8 billion for its second half ended March 2025, compared with a net loss of S$1.3…
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Sarah Jessica Parker Shines in Structured Sandals, Nicole Ari Parker Walks on Gold Stilettos and More Shoes on the ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3 Red Carpet
The Max Original cast of “And Just Like That” turned out in full glamour for the Season 3 photo call at Crane Club in New York City on…
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Chinese firms go on fundraising spree amid rush of easy money
Chinese companies are seizing on a window of opportunity to raise capital as global investors pour money into Asian assets in search of…
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Stocks to watch: Singtel, CapitaLand Ascott Trust
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (May 22). Singtel: The telco giant…
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TV Writing Staffs Got More Diverse Even as Jobs Dwindled, WGA Study Finds
TV writing staffs have continued to get more diverse, even with far fewer jobs available, according to a study released Wednesday by the…
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When “good enough” costs too much
Customer retention is more than a buzzword—it is a proven driver of sustainable growth and profitability. Sounds like common sense? Think…