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China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies
CHINA’S Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday (Nov 13) that a US order to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to halt…
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BNP cuts 10% of China dealmaker jobs after 2022 expansion
BNP Paribas made its first round of layoffs in China investment banking since an expansion two years ago, cutting about 10 jobs amid a…
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"Wordle" today #1,243 answer, hints and clues for Wednesday, November 13
There is no shame in struggling to solve Wordle puzzles—even the game's inventor often needs several attempts to guess the correct word. "…
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NYT 'Connections' November 13: Answers and clues for game #521
Connections has proved to be a firm favorite among word game fans since arriving on the scene a little over one year ago. Launched by The…
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Even handicraft marketplace Etsy needs AI to compete, says CEO
THE web platform Etsy is famous for selling cutesy handmade arts and crafts, but even a company that relies on a cottage industry of…
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Allies providing Sudan's warring parties with weapons are 'enabling the slaughter,' UN official says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. political chief accused allies of Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces on Tuesday of “enabling…
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Siemens Energy boosts mid-term targets on infrastructure boom
SIEMENS Energy raised its mid-term targets after demand for its grid technologies helped offset losses at its beleaguered wind-turbine…
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SoftBank to get first new Nvidia chips for Japan supercomputer
SOFTBANK Group will be the first Nvidia customer to build a supercomputer based on the chipmaker’s new Blackwell design, a move to meet…
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What is the Department of Government Efficiency? Musk, Ramaswamy to lead
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his second administration will create the Department of Government Efficiency, led…
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Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 35 per cent in October from the same month last year, with growth across…
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China taps global bankers for feedback to lift market confidence
CHINA’S securities regulator has ratcheted up the frequency of interactions with global banks, intensifying what had been quarterly…
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Full list of Democrats who voted for bill that gives Trump admin more power
Over 50 House Democrats voted to give President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary more power over nonprofit organizations. The House…
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Alphabet’s Waymo opens autonomous ride-hailing service to all in Los Angeles
ALPHABET’S Waymo said on Tuesday (Nov 12) that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, is now available to everyone in Los…
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Yoma’s H1 net loss deepens to US$11 million on forex headwinds
YOMA Strategic posted a net loss of US$11 million for the first half ended September 2024, widening from its US$2.5 million loss in the…
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Gold prices flat, focus on US inflation print
Gold prices barely moved on Wednesday (Nov 13), as attention shifted to a key US inflation print due later in the day, which could shed…
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Bumitama Agri’s Q3 net profit falls 31.6% to 597.9 billion rupiah
BUMITAMA Agri reported a net profit of 597.9 billion rupiah (S$51 million) for the third quarter ended Sep 30, down 31.6 per cent the year…
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White Sox Star Ace Likely To Be Traded; Dodgers, Red Sox, Orioles Suitors
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! If I could make one guarantee this winter, it would be that the Chicago White Sox will trade their ace,…
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Frasers Property remains keen on Singapore housing development but is cautious over entry costs and margins
FRASERS Property posted a net profit of S$148.9 million for the second half of its financial year ended Sep 30, reversing losses of S$52.6…
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Temasek Trust invests US$50 million in HSBC-held Tekoma Energy
TEMASEK Trust agreed to invest US$50 million in an HSBC Asset Management-owned Japanese solar energy company. ABC Impact, a unit of the…
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Singapore shares retreat at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE shares began trading lower on Wednesday (Nov 13), extending global equity market declines overnight. As at 9.02 am, the Straits…
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Boeing, Airbus throw supplier lifeline ahead of takeover
BOEING and Airbus will provide more than US$450 million in financial assistance to help keep key supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings…
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Photos: Hail blankets Saudi Arabian desert creating winter-like landscape
SAKAKA, Saudi Arabia – A rural region of northern Saudi Arabia was blanketed by hailstones, giving the desert landscape a rare coating of…
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MAGA wants DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to Senate
Calls are circulating online for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, as…
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Valuetronics posts 10.2% rise in H1 net profit to HK$90.5 million
INTEGRATED electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider Valuetronics’ net profit for the first half ended September grew 10.2 per cent…