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More Singaporeans invest, but worries persist over overspending, lack of retirement planning: OCBC survey
MORE Singaporeans are investing and on track with their investment goals, with fixed-income assets such as Treasury bills (T-bills)…
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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo - Amnesty
French military technology is being used in Sudan's brutal civil war in violation of a UN arms embargo, rights organisation Amnesty…
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Siemens flags tough times ahead after Q4 profit beat
SIEMENS flagged mounting geopolitical risks like trade conflicts and weak consumer demand in the year ahead after posting fourth quarter…
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Emperador Q3 net profit falls 52.2% to 981 million pesos
PHILIPPINE liquor giant Emperador’s net profit for the third quarter ended September fell 52.2 per cent to 981 million pesos (S$22.4…
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Loss-making Burberry puts focus back on outerwear in turnaround plan
BURBERRY will put the focus back on its core trench coats and scarves, be less ambitious with prices for bags and shoes, and use its…
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Lufthansa plans to cut admin jobs by 20%
GERMAN flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to gradually reduce jobs in administration by 20 per cent as it steels itself against a projected…
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Pillars of the green transition 2024
By Ignacio Louzan Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The shape of our modern world was generated, and is sustained, by our access to cheap…
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Aviva posts 15% rise in 9-months general insurance premiums
BRITISH insurer Aviva posted a 15 per cent rise in general insurance gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year to £9.1…
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Why do companies buy back shares?
IN EARLY November, DBS’ board established a new S$3 billion share buyback programme which involves purchasing its own shares from the open…
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Companies like DBS, ST Engineering are buying back their shares. Are there downsides?
THIS month, the board of DBS set up a S$3 billion share-buyback programme, which involves purchasing its own shares from the open market.…
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The ancient UNESCO-listed city that’s considered the cradle of Thai culture
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject…
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Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam
When Bart Gruyaert agreed to help rebuild destroyed apartment blocks outside Kyiv, he hoped to be one cog in Ukraine's vast reconstruction…
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Who Is Shayne Coplan? FBI Seizes PolyMarket CEO's Phone and Computer after Betting Platform Correctly Predicted Trump's Win
The FBI has seized the phone and electronic devices of Polymarket's CEO after the election-betting platform accurately predicted Donald…
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IAEA's Grossi calls a German return to nuclear power 'logical'
A return to nuclear power for Germany would be "logical," the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, told…
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Aircraft lessors to continue to be impacted by scale and consolidation
Providing the right amount of value relative to other asset classes is a challenge for lessors THE benefits of scale and the impact of…
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Aircraft lessors buckle up for continued turbulence as players consolidate, struggle to scale up
World’s No 2 lessor sees further M&A amid acute undersupply of planes in Asia in next two to three years THE benefits of scale and the…
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Tuan Sing to redevelop Melbourne properties with Grand Hyatt hotel asset
TUAN Sing has submitted a town planning application for a major mixed-use development of its properties at 121 to 131 Collins Street, and…
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Don't fool yourself with these dieting tricks this holiday
During festivals of feasting, the prospect of weight gain can lead some to skip meals or embark on a cleanse to make up for holiday…
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NYT "Connections" November 14: Answers and clues for game #522
We may very well be winding down the working week ahead of the weekend, but that does not mean that we take a break from Connections. The…
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'Wordle' today #1,244 answer, hints and clues for Thursday, November 14
In the three years since it launched, Wordle has become a part of the daily lives of millions of puzzle fans around the world. The popular…
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Rudy Giuliani could lose two of his lawyers
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appears likely to lose two of his lawyers. Giuliani, former attorney to President-elect Donald…
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‘Good results’ from ongoing push to strengthen Singapore’s accounting sector: Indranee
EFFORTS to implement recommendations from a report aimed at boosting Singapore’s accountancy sector are yielding good results, Minister in…
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Walmart Planned to Remove Oven Before 19-Year-Old Employee's Death
Originally appeared on E! Online A Walmart in Canada was preparing to remove its walk-in oven even before an employee was found dead…
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Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too)
The train click-clacks along at a steady rhythm, passing through various shades of green. Lush rice fields morph into dense forests, while…