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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market; more details on Feb 21
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market as a start
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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‘Charlie’s Angels’ Star Ella Balinska to Lead Greg McLean’s ‘The Horror Game,’ Concourse Selling at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Ella Balinska, best known for her lead role in the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, has boarded meta action horror film “The Horror Game,” which…
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UK says Ukraine must be part of peace talks after Trump-Putin call
Jonathan Beale BBC Defence Correspondent There can be no negotiation "about Ukraine without Ukraine", the UK's defence secretary has…
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Gummybear International, Toonz Unveil ‘Gummibär and Friends, Operation Cotton Candy’ at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Toonz Media Group unveiled its new CGI-animated feature “Gummibär and Friends, Operation Cotton Candy” at Berlin’s European Film Market…
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Barclays sets new performance goals as 2024 pretax profit rises
BARCLAYS upped its 2025 performance guidance on Thursday (Feb 13) after posting a 24 per cent rise in annual pretax profit for 2024 that…
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Pension segment and new licence to grow wealth management business: iFast CEO
THE core wealth management business of iFast recovered in 2024, with net inflows of S$3.3 billion compared to S$2 billion the year prior.…
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Dove, Wellbeing Brands Drive Unilever Growth in 2024
LONDON – Unilever is expecting a “soft” start to the new year after reporting a 1.9 percent uptick in turnover to 60.8 billion euros in…
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Alibaba to partner with Apple on AI features, sending shares to 3-year high
ALIBABA will partner with Apple to support iPhones’ AI services offering in China, its chairman said on Thursday (Feb 13), a move likely…
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Honda and Nissan say merger talks called off
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday (Feb 13) they had scrapped merger talks announced in December, ending a tie-up…
Culture
Berlin Competition Title ‘Living the Land’ Explores Rural China’s Generational Shifts Through a Child’s Eyes, Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese director Huo Meng‘s “Living the Land,” a deeply personal exploration of China’s rapidly evolving rural landscape in the early…
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Donald Trump on PGA Tour's side in LIV Golf dispute, says Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump is "on the PGA Tour's side" in its ongoing dispute with rival tour LIV Golf having discussed the topic…
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Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business
It expects a net profit of 1.08 trillion yen (S$9.44 billion) in the year ending March 31, compared with an earlier projection of 980…
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Former intern becomes billionaire in Australia pharmacy merger
A corporate tie-up in Australia will produce a parade of fortunes in an industry hardly known for extravagance. More than 100 shareholders…
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Sony Earnings Surge on Gaming and Music, Pictures Take a Hit
Sony Group Corporation turned in a strong third quarter for 2024, riding high on gaming and music while its film unit faced headwinds. The…
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Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres
Jonathan Head South East Asia Correspondent More than 250 people from 20 nationalities who had been working in telecom fraud centres in…
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Siemens posts better than expected profit despite weakness at factory automation
Siemens reported an 8% drop in industrial profit to 2.52 billion euros (S$3.54 billion), beating forecasts for 2.44 billion euros Siemens…
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Why the BBC is spending a day in hospital at Royal Free London NHS trust
Hugh Pym and Chloe Hayward BBC News Scarcely a day goes by without the NHS being in the news – even more so during the winter. Today, new…
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JPMorgan, UBS, Nomura face South Korea short-selling fines: report
SOUTH Korea’s financial regulator is imposing fines on JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group and Nomura Holdings for allegedly…
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South Korea fines JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for short selling breaches
South Korea’s market watchdog has decided to impose fines on JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for violating short-selling rules in…
Culture
‘Downfall’ Director, ‘Constellation’ Creator to Adapt Sci-Fi Drama ‘The Inquest of Pilot Pirx’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Oliver Hirschbiegel, the director of Oscar-nominated “Downfall” and European Film Award nominee “The Experiment,” and Peter Harness, the…
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Cult-favorite Swiss Skin Care Brand Alchimie Forever Wants to Raise Its Profile With First Lip Launch
Swiss skin care brand Alchimie Forever is looking to broaden its horizons. Launched in 2004 by Ada Polla, daughter of Forever Institut…
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EXCLUSIVE: French Fashion Brand Iro Names First Artistic Director
PARIS — French fashion brand Iro has named its first artistic director as the company seeks to reinforce its style credentials amid…
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Fair Harbor Creates Swimwear, Sportswear for ‘White Lotus’ Third Season
Count Fair Harbor as among the companies partnering with the Emmy Award-winning “The White Lotus” series. To commemorate the kickoff of…