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South Korea’s AI chip investor announces plan for share buybacks
SK SQUARE, the holding company of SK Hynix, a maker of artificial intelligence chips, on Thursday (Nov 21) announced a plan to buy back…
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How will shipping giant's move affect major port?
As a major container shipping company announces its larger vessels will stop using the Port of Felixstowe, what impact will that have?…
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Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
Hospital officials in northern Gaza say many people have been killed in overnight Israeli air strikes. Gazan rescue teams say search…
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CLI to invest up to A$1 billion to grow funds under management in Australia
CAPITALAND Investment (CLI) will commit up to A$1 billion (S$878 million) to grow its funds under management (FUM) in Australia, said the…
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India’s Adani Group sees US$22 billion in value wiped off after US indictments
SHARES of Adani Group companies lost about US$22 billion in market value in early trade on Thursday (Nov 21) after US prosecutors charged…
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US indictments scythe US$27 billion off value of India’s Adani Group firms
ADANI Group companies lost about US$27 billion in market value on Thursday (Nov 21) after US prosecutors charged the Indian conglomerate’s…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield edges up to 3.08%
THE cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) rose slightly to 3.08 per cent, from 3.04 per cent in the…
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Starbucks is said to consider selling stake in Chinese business
STARBUCKS is exploring options for its Chinese operations including the possibility of selling a stake in the business, according to…
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"Wordle" today #1,251 answer, hints and clues for Thursday, November 21
If successfully completing today's Wordle is sitting unchecked on your to-do list, Newsweek has all the information necessary to help you…
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NYT 'Connections' November 21: Clues and answers for game #529
The work week is slowly but surely winding down but that doesn't mean Connections is—and today's puzzle is as tricky as any other. Since…
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Sinochem may keep bankrupt refineries as auctions draw scant interest: sources
SINOCHEM Group may keep three bankrupt oil refineries located in eastern China after auctions to sell them drew little interest from other…
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Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea's main zoo more than 70 animals, including a lion and two brown bears, in yet…
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Chinese healthcare businesses wade into South-east Asia for cost-efficiency, growth
Beijing-based healthcare private equity firm with US$3.4 billion AUM aims to set up a fund for Chinese companies expanding into region…
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China’s healthcare businesses wade into South-east Asia for cost-efficiency, growth
Beijing-based healthcare private equity firm with US$3.4 billion AUM aims to set up a fund for Chinese companies to expand into region…
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Bank of Korea survey shows concerns emerging on US policy change risk
A BANK of Korea (BOK) survey shows US policy risks have emerged as a major concern for local financiers and experts, following the…
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Nancy Mace's former aide tears into her over transgender bathroom bill
South Carolina U.S. Representative Nancy Mace's former aide ripped into the Republican Wednesday over her efforts to ban transgender…
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Dyson dials back Malaysia hairdryer operations, redeploys staff
DYSON is dialling back its hairdryer-related operations in Malaysia, according to sources familiar with the matter who declined to be…
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Kioxia market value set at 750 billion yen, Japan chipmaker to receive listing approval: sources
BAIN-BACKED Kioxia will have a market value of about 750 billion yen (S$6.5 billion) based on the indicative price for its initial public…
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Trump won't "go down fighting" for Matt Gaetz, ex-aide says
President-elect Donald Trump will not "go down fighting" for former Congressman Matt Gaetz, his controversial pick for U.S. attorney…
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Bankman-Fried’s ex-deputy Wang avoids prison time over crypto fraud
FORMER cryptocurrency executive Gary Wang, who unwittingly wrote the computer code that helped FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried steal about…
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Asia: Markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump
ASIAN markets were mixed on Thursday (Nov 21) as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left…
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Bitcoin hits record US$95,000 as crypto seeks direct line to Trump
BITCOIN hit US$95,000 for the first time as the digital-asset sector moves to cement its influence with Donald Trump by pushing for a new…
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Bitcoin climbs closer to US$100,000 on Trump’s support for crypto
BITCOIN closed in on the historic US$100,000 level, fuelled by optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s support for crypto heralds a…
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Woman-owned cafe in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold shakes stigma
In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, owner Qurrata Ayuni says she and…