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Australia exchange operator proposes IPO reforms to revive listings
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday (May 8) unveiled a series of proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the global appeal of…
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Singapore stocks end lower as investors keep eye on tariff negotiations; STI down 0.4%
Local stocks ended lower on Thursday (May 8), as investors kept their eyes on tariff deal negotiations after the US central bank…
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A’ja Wilson Now Has a Nike Signature Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long?
A’ja Wilson, a center for the Las Vegas Aces, is widely acknowledged as the best player in the Women’s National Basketball Association.…
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Houston is sinking half an inch per year—and it’s not alone
In Texas, parts of Houston are sinking at a rate faster than 10 millimeters—or about two-fifths of an inch—per year. Parts of Dallas and…
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James Rew replaces injured Jordan Cox in England squad for Zimbabwe Test
The right-hander was realistically in England's squad for the four-day Test as a spare batter, but the injury is a cruel blow. He was set…
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Michael Sheen, Eva Longoria to Star in Festive Comedy ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ Based on James Patterson Novel, Protagonist Launching Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria are teaming up for family holiday comedy “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The film — from Keal Productions and…
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Weakening US dollar expected to yield mixed impact for Singapore companies with significant exposure
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
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Weakening greenback to benefit Singapore firms with significant exposure to debts, costs in US dollar
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
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Musk hits back at OpenAI’s claim he’s on quest to harm startup
Elon Musk fired back at OpenAI’s accusation that he has been waging a “relentless” campaign for more than a year to damage the startup. In…
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Mark Cousins Set to Deliver ‘Anti-Masterclass’ at Millennium Docs Against Gravity to ‘Plant a Bomb Under the Idea of What a Master Is, and What a Class Is’
Mark Cousins will deliver an “anti-masterclass” at MDAG Industry, the industry strand of Polish fest Millennium Docs Against Gravity.…
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Emirates airline group announces record US$6.2 billion gross profit
The 18% rise in profit, slimmed to US$5.6 billion after the UAE’s recently introduced corporate tax Dubai’s Emirates Group, which includes…
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EXCLUSIVE: Jisoo Goes Retro Glam in Self-Portrait Pre-fall Campaign
RETRO GLAM: South Korean pop star Jisoo has collaborated with the London-based fashion label Self-Portrait for the third time as she…
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Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump…
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This flying sportscar is set to go on sale next year — for $1M
A flying car that morphs into a plane in just 80 seconds is set to go on sale in early 2026. Slovakian flying car maker Klein Vision…
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Japan's NTT plans to take NTT Data private for US$16.4 billion
It would launch a tender offer for NTT Data at 4,000 yen (S$35.91) per share, representing a 34% premium from Wednesday’s closing price…
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How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
Even as India was gearing up to use its military to strike at Pakistan this week, calling it revenge for a terrorist strike in Kashmir…
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Bank Negara Malaysia holds rate at 3% amid output growth, flags tariff risks
Malaysia’s central bank kept its key interest rate steady at 3 per cent on Thursday (May 8), opting for policy stability amid resilient…
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Maersk cuts global container market outlook on tariff war
Maersk sees global container volume market in the range of 1% decline to growth of 4% this year Danish container giant AP Moller-Maersk…
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Mara Brock Akil’s Take on Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ Is the ‘Girlfriends’ Creator’s Finest Work: TV Review
Inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel and reimagined by visionary writer/ producer Mara Brock Akil, Netflix‘s latest limited…
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Puma Sales Flat in Q1 as Operating Profit Tumbles
A challenging macro environment is taking its toll on Puma, where sales were flat in the first quarter and profits tumbled in the…
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Sotheby's postpones Buddha jewels auction after India threatens legal action
The auction house Sotheby's has postponed its sale in Hong Kong of hundreds of sacred jewels linked to the Buddha's remains, after a…
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Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
A year ago, the world’s biggest automaker was on a tear. American consumers were snapping up Toyota Motor’s hybrids, and a weak yen…
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Toyota warns of profit drop as tariff chaos threatens carmakers
Toyota Motor is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble…
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Toyota sees US$1.3 billion profit hit in two months on tariffs
Toyota Motor said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a 180 billion yen (S$1.6 billion) hit to operating income in just two…