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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts
WALT Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday (Nov 14), propelled by blockbuster ticket sales from the…
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Levi’s Launches Alexa-Powered Fit Guide
Levi’s and Amazon are entering a new chapter in their relationship. This week in Germany the denim giant launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit…
Business
SGX RegCo issues trade with caution alert on 9R Limited
THE Singapore Exchange Regulation Company (SGX RegCo) has urged investors to exercise caution when dealing with shares of 9R Limited. In a…
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SGX RegCo issues trade with caution alert on 9R
THE Singapore Exchange Regulation Company (SGX RegCo) has urged investors to exercise caution when dealing with shares of 9R. In a trade…
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China’s queer influencers thrive despite growing LGBTQ+ censorship
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Amid China’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, queer influencers are using creative strategies, subtle hashtags and coded…
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Elon Musk's ties to Trump pose potential conflicts for his businesses. Here's a look at his federal contracts
Elon Musk is easily the world’s wealthiest man, with a net worth topping $300 billion. But even he stands to make more money from his…
Culture
“Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!” and “Gatz” Beat On Against the Current
It may be bright and getting brighter on Broadway these days, but Off Broadway the shadows are lengthening. Desperation-level real-estate…
Business
Prime US Reit Q3 distributable income falls to US$8.5 million
PRIME US Reit’s distributable income for the third quarter ended Sep 30, fell to US$8.5 million from US$14.7 million the year before, said…
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In major Geely shake-up, EV brand Zeekr to take control of Lynk
CHINA’S Geely said on Thursday (Nov 14) its premium electric vehicle maker Zeekr plans to take control of Lynk, a sister brand – the first…
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A Russian man stands treason trial on charges he filmed military equipment for Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man faced trial on Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine's security…
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Golden Agri-Resources posts lower underlying profit of US$91 million for Q3
PALM oil producer Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) posted an 18 per cent lower underlying profit of US$91 million for the third quarter of the…
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Democrats Shouldn't Make a Sharp Right Turn. It Won't Help
As Democrats sort through the wreckage of their 2024 catastrophe, they would do well to take some time to reflect on the path forward…
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India’s top clean energy agency weighs criminal proceedings against Reliance Power
This comes as the company looks to expand into the domestic and overseas renewable energy sector INDIA’S top renewable energy agency has…
Business
ComfortDelGro Q3 net profit up 15.2% on higher revenue
Topline growth is boosted by group’s overseas markets, mainly due to its acquisitions in UK and Australia LAND transport giant…
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Proton inaugurates assembly plant in Egypt
Malaysia’s first national car company, Proton Holdings, celebrated the completion of a new vehicle assembly plant in Egypt this week,…
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Japan’s megabanks see record annual profit after bumper Q2 as rate hikes boost margins
JAPAN’S three megabanks raised their annual profit forecasts to all-time highs on Thursday (Nov 14), fuelled by robust lending demand and…
Business
Singapore stocks rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Hongkong Land is the top gainer on the index while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is at the bottom of the table SINGAPORE stocks rose on…
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Income Insurance and Allianz say their deal is still alive despite government veto
INCOME Insurance and Allianz announced in a bourse filing on Thursday (Nov 14) that discussions over a deal to acquire a majority stake in…
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Woman gets ready in seconds using ancient-history-inspired beauty routine
A woman's unique, ancient-history-inspired beauty routine has amazed viewers online, amassing more than 9 million views on Instagram in…
Business
China’s JD.com struggles to shake off consumption weakness, misses revenue estimates
CHINESE e-commerce group JD.com missed market estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday (Nov 14), as a persistent slowdown in the…
Business
LVMH moves Alexandre Arnault to HQ, fueling succession talk
LVMH appointed new divisional leaders in a reshuffle that returns one of billionaire founder Bernard Arnault’s sons to the luxury…
Business
Taiwan tech giant Foxconn posts US$1.5 billion Q3 net profit
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday (Nov 14) reported a forecast-topping net profit for the third quarter on robust demand for…
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Singapore tech firm Circles is said to weigh sale of digital arm Circles.Life
CIRCLES Global, a technology company whose backers include private equity firm Warburg Pincus, is considering a sale of its digital…
Fashion
Australia's Woolworths, Coles face class action over dodgy discount claims
The new class action tightens pressure on the sector reeling from a cost-of-living crisis An Australian consumer protection law firm has…