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BNP looks past tariff slowdown fears after investment bank boost in Q1
FRANCE’S BNP Paribas reported first-quarter earnings in line with expectations thanks to rising sales at its investment bank, and stuck…
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David Thomas, Founder of Boundary-Pushing Rock Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71
David Thomas, who fronted the boundary-pushing rock band Pere Ubu from the late 1970s forward, died Wednesday at age 71. The news was…
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Mytheresa Finalizes Yoox Net-a-Porter Acquisition, Will Begin Trading as ‘LUXE’ on May 1
LONDON – Mytheresa has finalized its deal to acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter, creating an online mega-group with the aim of becoming 4 billion…
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Edoardo Bussi Launches Production and Sales Company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Former Amazon MGM Studios and GFM Films exec Edoardo Bussi has launched international production and sales company Twenty-Nine Palms…
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Cars didn’t arrive after months – so Singapore dealer for China EV brand Neta closed: sources
The abrupt closure of Evology Automobile – the dealer/distributor for China automotive brand Neta – earlier this month happened because…
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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to protect children online
Social media platforms and websites will be legally required to protect children from accessing harmful content online or risk facing…
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Nokia posts quarterly profit miss, flags disruption from Trump's tariffs
Comparable operating profit fell to 156 million euros (S$232.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025 Nokia reported first-quarter profit…
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Revolut Singapore in the black, targets South-east Asia
Neobank Revolut announced that its Singapore operations turned profitable, amid a continuing streak in the black for the wider company in…
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European climate tech funding sunk to five-year low in Q1 — here’s why
Europe’s climate tech startups raised $2.3bn (€2bn) in the first quarter of this year — the lowest total since Q3 2020, according to…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 2.38%
Demand shrinks with the auction receiving S$16.6 billion in applications for the S$7.4 billion on offer The cut-off yield for Singapore’s…
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Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut
When Alex Yee sits down for post-race dim sum with his family on Sunday, it will represent a poignant full-circle moment. That was the…
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Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump’s trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
China-based robotaxi developer Pony.ai said on Thursday (Apr 24) that US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China was likely to…
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Vietnam Airlines signs funding deal with Vietcombank for 50 narrow-body planes
Flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines said on Thursday (Apr 24) it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s top lender…
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Asia: Markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday (Apr 24) after US President Donald Trump said he had “no intention” of firing the US central bank…
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Vietnam’s VinFast to open India factory on Jun 30, Indonesia plant in October
The strategy shift follows the delayed the opening of a factory in North Carolina by three years to 2028 Vietnamese electric vehicle maker…
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‘Love on the Spectrum’ Stars Slam RFK Jr.’s Autism Comments as ‘Extremely Ignorant’ and ‘Downright Offensive’: ‘We Don’t Need to Be Fixed’
The stars of Netflix‘s “Love on the Spectrum” are speaking out against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his comments about autism. In a sit down…
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Marina Bay Sands Q1 revenue holds steady at US$1.2 billion amid strong operating environment
Net revenue for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) remained steady at around US$1.2 billion for Q1, with the business improving service offerings and…
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The ‘Resilient Consumer’ Is Now Just ‘Coping’ in Donald Trump’s Trade War
President Donald Trump’s trade war might just be a shock big enough that fashion’s chief executive officers are going to need some new…
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Backstage at The Roxy With Spanish Singer-Songwriter Judeline: One to Watch
Judeline was born at the age of 14. It’s the stage name of Spanish singer-songwriter Lara Fernández Castrelo, who’s now 22. If she could…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tiffany & Co. Debuts Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder in NYC, an Ode to Brand Patrimony
Tiffany & Co. has returned to where it all began, debuting the next chapter of high jewelry with Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder in New York…
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‘Friendship’ Review: Tim Robinson Brings His Masochistic Cringe Comedy to a Scattershot Satire of Male Bonding
When you first see Tim Robinson, he may remind you of a lot of other rubber-faced, madcap-furious walking-id comedians. With his grim…
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Las Vegas Sands drops out of contest to develop New York City area casino
Applications are due in June, with a final decision expected by December, according to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board…
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Millions of vapes seized in England as illegal trade targeted
Alix Hattenstone BBC News, England More than six million illegal vaping products have been seized by Trading Standards officers across…
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‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson Says ‘Left-Leaning News’ Has a ‘Passion’ Against Trump That It Lacked During the Biden Administration: They Act Like ‘Cleopatra, Queen of Denial’
Rainn Wilson is sharing his thoughts about the current political climate in the United States. During her recent appearance on Wilson’s…