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Indonesia expects US$1 billion investment commitment from Apple in a week
Indonesia is expecting to get a US$1 billion investment commitment from tech firm Apple in a week, its investment minister said on Tuesday…
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India probes three EV firms for $35m subsidy fraud
India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an ongoing investigation into three electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers for…
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Brokers’ take: CGS International downgrades IHH to ‘hold’, DBS maintains ‘buy’ call
ANALYSTS are split on IHH Healthcare following relatively flat third quarter earnings and the company’s forecast for its Mount Elizabeth…
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Putin's economy suffers another blow
Chinese banks are refusing to work with sanctioned financial institutions in Russia, delivering another blow to the economy, which has…
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Standard Chartered targets US$200 billion in new wealth assets over next five years
STANDARD Chartered will target US$200 billion in new assets and double digit growth in income from its wealth business over the next five…
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The world’s super rich are moving to Dubai, but keeping their assets in Singapore, Switzerland
Nevertheless, influx of wealth into the UAE city will likely support its growth as a booking centre MORE high-net-worth individuals around…
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Tesla China shipments fall again amid hopes for bumper quarter
DELIVERIES from Tesla’s Shanghai factory fell for a second month in November, despite an increase in subsidies from the Chinese government…
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China bans germanium, gallium exports to US in tit-for-tat move
CHINA announced an outright ban on several materials crucial to chip-making from being exported to the US citing concerns over military…
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China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US
BEIJING said on Tuesday (Dec 3) that it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after…
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Russia rapidly approaching major losses milestone: Kyiv
Russia is rapidly approaching a major milestone in terms of loss of troops, nearing 750,000 deaths in the war with Ukraine, Kyiv reported.…
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How Much Do Background Actors Get Paid?
If you’re curious about how much do background actors get paid, you’re not alone. Many people wonder about the earnings in this unique…
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Walmart Hidden Clearance: Shopping Hacks
Walmart is known for its low prices, but did you know that there are even more ways to save? Many shoppers are unaware of Walmart’s hidden…
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Japan's Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a three-week closing high on Tuesday (Dec 3) as heavyweight chip stocks led a broad rally on the back of…
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What Putin seeks to gain from Donald Trump in Ukraine peace deal
Donald Trump has long said he can end the war started by Vladimir Putin within a day, but how soon talks take place after the…
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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil joint lab to develop data centre cooling solutions
It will focus on developing and testing heat removal technologies for data centres that are driven by artificial intelligence and graphic…
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A*Star, thermal management company KoolLogix unveil S$8 million joint lab
It will focus on developing and testing heat removal technologies for data centres that are driven by AI and graphic processing units THE…
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Uni finds 350,000 African artefacts in storage
An estimated 350,000 African artefacts, from human remains and photographs to natural history specimens and manuscripts, have been found…
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Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending
Putin has signed off on a record defense budget for 2025 amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Defense spending will rise to 13.5 trillion rubles,…
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Thailand’s ‘data centre rush’ is starting, as Malaysia strains to keep pace with surging demand: Macquarie
MACQUARIE Research said that the data centre boom in Malaysia will continue but it’s unlikely to keep pace with surging demand. It said…
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First Billionaire: Complete Timeline
John D. Rockefeller was a key figure in American history, known for being the first billionaire. His journey from a humble background to…
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30 Latest Instagram Money Scams
In 2023, Instagram has become a hotspot for scams that trick people into losing their money. From fake luxury items to phony job offers,…
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China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors
CHINA has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full resumption of red meat exports to the…
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ExxonMobil is said to weigh sale of US$1 billion Singapore gas stations
OIL major ExxonMobil is considering a sale of its gas stations in Singapore, which could raise about US$1 billion, according to sources…
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US proposes US$7.5 billion loan to Stellantis, Samsung SDI battery joint venture
THE US Energy Department said on Monday (Dec 2) it is planning to loan up to US$7.5 billion to a joint venture of Chrysler parent…