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China tightens margin financing requirements to cool red-hot stock market
[BEIJING/SHANGHAI] Chinese stock exchanges on Wednesday (Jan 14) tightened margin requirements in a surprise move to cool a red-hot stock…
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Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The government has set out its vision for major rail improvements across the north of England, which it says…
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Your employees aren’t disengaged. They’re fed up
Quiet quitting. Silent space-out. Faux focus. Call it what you want, a lot of today’s workers are going through the motions on the surface…
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Coach Taps Omar Apollo as Ambassador for Watches, Eyewear, Fragrance
Coach has lined up a new ambassador: Omar Apollo. The Mexican-American musician will become a global ambassador for the brand and will be…
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Only Donald Trump can stop Vladimir Putin, Polish president tells BBC
Donald Trump is the only world leader capable of stopping Vladimir Putin from threatening Europe, according to Poland's President Karol…
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YZJ Maritime invests in 16 new vessels amid maritime asset portfolio expansion push
Maritime financial solutions provider Yangzijiang Maritime (YZJ Maritime) on Wednesday (Jan 14) announced that it placed newbuilding…
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Get in shape at home with these 4 free apps and sites
Another year, another fresh start. And if you’re like me, that fresh start often comes with the best intentions of getting into shape. But…
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Tiger Shroff Joins Conor McGregor as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Expands to India (EXCLUSIVE)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and Bare Knuckle Fight League are making their official entry into India, marking a significant…
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One/Size by Patrick Starrr Lands at Boots in the U.K., Sephora Stores Across Continental Europe
LONDON — One/Size by Patrick Starrr is on a whistle-stop tour of the U.K. and continental Europe, regions that are set to generate a…
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The CFDA Releases Preliminary Official New York Fashion Week Schedule for February 2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has unveiled the preliminary Official New York Fashion Week Schedule for the fall 2026 season.…
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Ganni and Disney Introduce New Capsule, Global Fanzine and Three-city Activation
Ganni and Disney have returned with the next round of their special-edition collaboration, introducing a 16-piece capsule starring…
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From Scholarly Stones to Ghesquière Design: Inside Louis Vuitton’s Sanlitun Flagship in Beijing
BEIJING — After a life-size cruise ship in Shanghai and an experimental flagship in Seoul, Louis Vuitton‘s latest statement retail project…
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Maybank initiates ‘buy’ coverage on Soon Hock with S$0.75 target
Maybank Research has initiated coverage on industrial real estate specialist Soon Hock Enterprise with a target price of S$0.75, citing…
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China’s 2025 rare earth exports hit highest since at least 2014 despite restrictions
China’s rare earth exports in 2025 hit the highest level since at least 2014, even as Beijing began restricting shipments of several…
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Trump-led US delegation to be largest ever at WEF, as Davos grapples with shaken global order
These business and political elites head to Davos next week with its vision of a rules-based global economic order being tested to the…
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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence…
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Gold near record-highs as softer US inflation fuels Fed rate-cut bets
GOLD rose on Wednesday, holding near record highs set in the previous session, while silver set another all-time high, nearing the US$90…
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Olam advances 32.4% stake sale of port operator following key lender approvals
Olam Group said it has “made progress” in securing approvals from different lenders to Arise P&L for the proposed divestment of its 32.4…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Fendi Rides on Bag Charms Craze for Chinese New Year
Fendi’s playful spirit comes alive this year in its bag charms with the launch of its Year of the Horse campaign, featuring its beloved…
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Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies of cancer
HONG Kong activist investor and prominent commentator David Webb has died of metastatic prostate cancer, according to his social media…
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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police…
Culture
Thomas Causey, ‘Dick Tracy’ and ‘Halloween’ Sound Mixer, Dies at 76
Thomas Dewitt Causey, Jr., a veteran production sound mixer who worked on films like “Dick Tracy” and “Broadcast News,” died on Sunday in…
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‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on…
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Golden Globes Hit 8.7 Million Viewers Amid NFL Competition
The 83rd annual Golden Globes reached an averageof 8.7 million viewers on Sunday night, which marked the ceremony’s third year in a row of…