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Germany says it 'will not give in' as Trump announces 25% car tariffs
Germany has said it "will not give in" and that Europe must "respond firmly" as US President Donald Trump targets imported cars and car…
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Sunshine and Delicate Pastels by the Meadow at Van Dusen Gardens
Shades of purple and soft pink complement the greenery in the garden. Creamy yellow to bring a touch of brightness and fun. It is a summer…
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Meta’s Asia-Pacific chief quits after a decade-long growth spurt
Meta Platforms is losing its senior-most business executive for the Asia-Pacific, an industry veteran who shepherded some of the social…
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Studiocanal’s M-K Kennedy on Company’s Ambition to Become a ‘Television Studio With Worldwide Presence’ With Tentpole Series Like ‘Paris Has Fallen’ and ‘Apollo Has Fallen’ (EXCLUSIVE)
With only one year under her belt as Studiocanal‘s executive managing director of TV series, M-K Kennedy is leveling up the scripted…
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SingPost completes A$1 billion sale of Australian logistics business
The divestment generated A$781.5 million in gross proceeds and an estimated gain of S$289.5 million Singapore Post (SingPost) said on…
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Sutton Hoo helmet may not be from Sweden after all, new discovery suggests
Adrienne Murray and James Brooks BBC News A discovery by a metal detectorist in Denmark has raised questions about the origins of the…
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Indonesia’s Widjaja family moves to delist Sinarmas Land from SGX; more large-cap exits on the horizon
An entity controlled by Indonesia’s billionaire Widjaja family has made a voluntary unconditional cash offer for all the shares in…
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Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams,’ Starring Jessica Chastain, Sells to Multiple Territories
The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for the Berlinale Competition title “Dreams,” directed by Michel Franco, and…
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Porsche, Mercedes face 3.4 billion euros hit from Trump auto tariffs
To offset the impact, manufacturers may have to raise prices or shift more production to the US Porsche and Mercedes-Benz Group will be…
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STI hits new high on Thursday; closes up 0.5% amid mixed regional trading
Singapore stocks extended the week’s gains to end higher on Thursday (Mar 27), with the Straits Times Index (STI) hitting a new high…
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Sewage spilled into England's rivers and seas for record 3.6m hours last year
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter Jonah Fisher Environment correspondent Becky Dale & Rob England BBC Verify Water companies…
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MAS seeks feedback on allowing retail investors access to private market assets
The move signals a broadening of access to such illiquid investments beyond wealthy individuals Retail investors in Singapore may soon be…
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MAS seeks feedback on proposals giving retail investors access to private market assets
The move signals a broadening of access to such illiquid investments beyond wealthy individuals Retail investors in Singapore may soon be…
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Japan Extends 50% Cash Rebate Program That Lured Apple TV+’s ‘Monarch’ Series
Japan‘s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has extended its production incentive program through 2025, maintaining its eye-catching…
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Saudi Aramco looks to invest in Indian refineries
Saudi Aramco is in talks to invest in two planned refineries in India as the world’s top oil exporter looks for a stable outlet for its…
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China, Hong Kong stocks shrug off new US tariff threat; tech, auto lead gains
The chip sector rallies 1.3%, while automobiles sub-index also reverses losses to climb up 0.9%, leading onshore markets higher China and…
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Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull confirm
Red Bull are third in the constructors' championship after two races, behind McLaren and Mercedes, and Verstappen has expressed his belief…
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Digital Surges Ahead as India’s Media and Entertainment Sector Hits $29 Billion, Annual FICCI-EY Report Reveals
India’s media and entertainment sector hit INR2.5 trillion ($29.4 billion) in 2024, according to the annual Federation of Indian Chambers…
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Charlie Dean: England captaincy link is 'one of the biggest compliments'
Dean, who made her England debut in 2021, said she is trying to avoid "outside noise" regarding the captaincy as she prepares for her…
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Singapore fund inflows surge 167% to S$7.6 billion for 2024: Morningstar
Total net inflows into Singapore-registered funds hit S$7.6 billion for 2024, a surge of 167 per cent from S$2.85 billion in 2023,…
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H&M Net Profit Down 53% in Fiscal Q1 As Gross Margin Contracts
PARIS – Hennes & Mauritz AB said net profit halved in the first quarter as its gross margin came under pressure from markdowns, ongoing…
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‘RRR’ Star Ram Charan’s New Film Unveils Title, First Looks
Ram Charan, star of the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning “RRR,” has unveiled the first look of his 16th film, which is titled “Peddi.” The…
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Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Ankur Tewari’s Tiger Baby Records Partners With Sony Music India
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Ankur Tewari’s label Tiger Baby Records has joined forces with Sony Music Entertainment India in a strategic…
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Miami Open 2025 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Jessica Pegula in quarter-finals
Raducanu found form in Miami with a more relaxed approach, which allowed her to play with greater freedom. Raducanu decided to abandon a…