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Does Congress Even Want Power Anymore?
Trump’s defiance of congressional oversight extends to actions that might otherwise be bipartisan. During the 43-day government shutdown…
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Greenland summit at White House could shape future of the Arctic
Katya AdlerEurope editor, reporting from Nuuk, Greenland Watch: What message do Greenlanders want to send to Trump? It's crunch time. The…
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Advanced Systems Automation makes pre-conditional offer for Asti shares
If the deal materialises, the offeror intends to amalgamate the semiconductor businesses of both companies Advanced Systems Automation…
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Trump’s credit card cap will hurt consumers and economy: JPMorgan
It is a surprise move that has blindsided the industry, and has sent financial banking stocks tumbling Top JPMorgan executives, including…
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DBS unlocks S$1 billion in AI value in 2025
But as Singapore’s lenders seek to ride the wave, agentic artificial intelligence’s rise poses challenges for local banking talent DBS…
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Catalist-aspirant Toku to sell 65 million shares at S$0.25 apiece for its initial public offer
The company will raise net proceeds of S$13.7 million; post-listing, it will execute its expansion plans A listing on the Catalist board…
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CICT to divest Bukit Panjang Plaza for S$428 million
The sale is being undertaken to optimise the Reit’s portfolio and to give it greater financial flexibility CapitaLand Integrated…
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Bank of Japan puts self-defence ahead of solidarity with Fed’s Powell
The Bank of Japan’s absence from a list of central banks lining up to support Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell reflects its aversion to…
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Why Anthropic’s new ‘Cowork’ could be the first really useful general-purpose AI agent
Anthropic’s Claude Code tool is having a moment: It’s recently become popular among software developers for its use of agents to write…
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Trump Tirades about Shooting Get Darker as Polls Turn Brutal on ICE
PODCAST As new polling shows Trump is losing the argument over the Minneapolis shooting, the writer of a new piece on this horror explains…
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Singapore stocks edge up in line with regional rise; STI gains 0.1%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 338 to 214, with 1.7 billion shares worth S$1.6 billion changing hands Singapore…
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Kneecap supporters gather at High Court ahead of appeal case
Claire GrahamBBC News NI, Royal Courts of Justice in London Supporters of rap trio Kneecap have gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice in…
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Introducing TNW Council
A private network for founders and executives, limited to 1,000 members The Next Web today announces the launch of TNW Council, a private…
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Toyota raises offer for Toyota Industries by 15%
Toyota Motor said on Wednesday (Jan 14) the tender price for group firm Toyota Industries was raised to 18,800 yen (S$152.29) per share as…
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China investigates Trip.com over alleged antitrust conduct
China is investigating Trip.com Group, the country’s largest online travel agency, over alleged antitrust conduct, according to the State…
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China’s customs agents are told Nvidia’s H200 chips not permitted: sources
It is unclear whether the directives apply to existing orders for H200 chips, or only to new orders The Chinese customs authorities told…
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‘Adolescence’ and ‘A Thousand Blows’ Duo Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters Sign Disney+ First-Look Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney+ has signed a first-look deal out of the U.K. with Matriarch Productions, the company behind “Adolescence” and “A Thousand Blows”…
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Jollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm
The international business accounts for 6,800 of 10,300 stores by the end of last year’s third quarter [MANILA/SINGAPORE] Jollibee Foods’…
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Scarce landed housing land will entice developers hungry to serve aspiring landed home buyers.
The group’s undervalued share price is unwarranted, given its rare landed housing land bank Many affluent Singaporeans aspire to live in…
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Luxury retailer Saks Global files bankruptcy after turnaround fails
US$1 billion debtor-in-possession financing, pending court approval, will fund Saks’ operations and turnaround Saks Global Enterprises…
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Saks Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Saks Global’s high-wire financial act is finally over. The company, which just over a year ago bought Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7…
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At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday (Jan 14) after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at…
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At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday (Jan 14) after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at…
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UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
The UK has awarded contracts to build a record supply of offshore wind projects as part of its efforts to grow the country's clean…