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Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt…
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Philippine central bank extends 2% to 4% inflation target through 2028
THE Philippines’ central bank said on Friday (Dec 27) it will maintain its current annual inflation target of 2 to 4 per cent through to…
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Asia: Japanese shares gain on weaker yen after Christmas break
JAPANESE stocks rose on Friday (Dec 27) on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday. Japan’s key…
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What Is "Stuff Your Kindle" Day? Book lovers can stock up during event
What's New Thursday and Friday mark the "Stuff Your Kindle" Days during which e-book readers can stock up on hundreds of books for…
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For Honda, a Nissan rescue comes with only a thin silver lining
ASKED what makes Nissan Motor a strong business partner, Honda Motor chief executive officer Toshihiro Mibe struggled to find the right…
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Bitcoin rally fizzles as token’s record-breaking year winds down
A BITCOIN rally is fizzling in the final days of a record-breaking year for the digital asset, as investors assess the remaining impetus…
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Nidec announces 257 billion yen unsolicited bid for Makino Milling
JAPANESE manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday (Dec 27) that it planned to launch a tender offer for Makino Milling Machine at a 42 per…
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Gold set for weekly gain; focus on incoming Trump administration, US Federal Reserve’s 2025 path
GOLD prices were trading flat on Friday (Dec 27), but were set for a weekly rise, as markets awaited signals on the US economy under the…
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Israeli jets strike Yemen airport, ports and power plants
Israeli fighter jets targeted sites in Yemen on Thursday, including the international airport of the capital Sana'a, in response to…
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Singapore shares open higher on Friday; STI rises 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Friday (Dec 27) morning following a muted showing from US equities. As at 9.02 am, the Straits…
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A Look into Next Year…
For the rest of 2024 the Jet Stream pattern has changed and pushed the arctic cold air back up into Canada. The will allow for well above…
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NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit Judge Delivers Verdict On 23XI And FRM Injunction
A federal district court judge has delivered a ruling in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit involving 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and…
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Nio’s mass market push draws scorn as EV maker promises a profit
IT’S a wonder three little headlights can stir up such debate. But that’s what many netizens in China have been driven to comment on…
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How to Watch Seahawks vs Bears without Prime: Live Stream NFL, TV Channel
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Seattle Seahawks (8-7) are clinging to their playoff hopes as they face the Chicago Bears (4-11) on…
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Bank of Japan debated rate-hike timing, some called for near-term move, December summary shows
SOME Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move “in the near…
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Giants Predicted to Sign Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki to 'Juice' Rivalry
Free agent righty starting pitcher Corbin Burnes remains the most sought after player still unsigned, and according to senior baseball…
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Brazil court suspends law cutting tax breaks for firms with deforestation soy commitment
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - A justice on Brazil's top court on Thursday suspended a law from the country's top soy-producing state that…
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CSE Global unit’s US lawsuit may impact 2024 earnings
The company could not quantify the impact, since legal proceedings are in the preliminary stage TECHNOLOGY solutions provider CSE Global…
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The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad's tiny watch-repair shop, tucked away on a bustling street in the northern Nigerian…
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China Eastern to debut C919 on Shanghai-Hong Kong route in January
CHINA Eastern Airlines will launch the first commercial cross-border service operated by C919 between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Jan 1,…
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Stocks to watch: CSE Global, Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Friday (Dec 27): CSE Global: The…
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China’s local-finance cleanup opens new chapter with state firms
CHINA’S latest measures to deal with the financial risks of local officials have centred on a massive debt-swap plan, but a companion step…
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Former Phillies, Expos Infielder Who Scored First Run in Team History Dies
Gary Sutherland was never a star baseball player, but he played a significant role in the history of the Montreal Expos franchise.…
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Virginia zoo's newborn pygmy hippopotamus seen in photos, video
What's New A Virginia zoo recently welcomed a newborn pygmy hippo, fulfilling the wish of the classic holiday song "I Want a Hippopotamus…