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Ford cancels EV battery deal worth 9.6 trillion won with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal…
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Jack Smith set for private interview with lawmakers about Trump investigations
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set for a closed-door interview with House Republicans on Wednesday after…
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Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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Trump Press Sec Goes Off Rails as Susie Wiles Fiasco Takes Worse Turn
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles gave numerous interviews to Vanity Fair that were way too candid about, well, everything. That…
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Bondi shooting suspect Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder
Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15…
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Everyone Think My Outfits Are Designer When I Add This Luxury Accessory
If you’ve taken a peek at the luxury scene in recent seasons, you may have noticed that one microtrend in particular has been on the rise.…
Culture
Hong Kong Rom-Com ‘My Indian Boyfriend’ to Get U.K. Remake Set in Leicester (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong romantic comedy “My Indian Boyfriend” is being remade for British audiences, with the production set in Leicester in the U.K.…
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This guy’s obscure PhD project is the only thing standing between humanity and AI image chaos
It’s rare that your esoteric, impossible-to-pronounce, decade-long research project becomes a technology so crucial to national security…
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Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Alex Carey says he thought he edged ball
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey said he thought he edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the third Ashes…
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South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
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Warburg Pincus to invest up to US$1 billion in corporate services firm Acclime
The private equity firm beat rival firms Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race American private equity firm Warburg…
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Warburg Pincus invests in corporate services firm Acclime, valuing it at US$1 billion
The private equity firm beat rivals Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race American private equity firm Warburg Pincus…
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‘Dune,’ ‘Lucky Lu’ Star Chang Chen Named Golden Horse Awards Chair
Taiwanese actor Chang Chen has been elected chair of the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee, taking over from…
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Country Music Drama ‘Little Miracles,’ From Australia’s Bronte Studios and First Option Pictures, Taps Kriv Stenders to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
Kriv Stenders has signed on to helm “Little Miracles,” a country music feature that will mark a collaboration between Australia’s Bronte…
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I'm a Homebody—31 Items I Swear By for An Elevated and Cozy Winter
As many of us do, I become a homebody in the winter. It’s only natural, especially living in New York without a car, where leaving the…
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Hong Kong’s financial resurgence fuelled by surge of offshore wealth
Strong net fund inflows of HK$7 trillion brought the city’s managed assets back up to HK$35.1 trillion at the end of 2024 The turnaround…
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Thai central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected
The reduction is the fifth since October 2024, with rates down by a total of 125 basis points Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest…
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Bank Indonesia keeps rates steady, focuses on rupiah stability
The bank also leaves its deposit and lending rates unchanged at 3.75% and 5.50%, respectively Indonesia’s central bank held its policy…
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Top Glove Q1 profit surges more than 600% as costs fall
The glove maker reports a drop in operating expenses to RM842.9 million for the quarter Malaysian glove maker Top Glove on Wednesday (Dec…
Culture
Thierry Henry wins 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award
Born in the Paris suburb of Les Ulis, Henry won the World Cup on home soil in 1998 and was an integral part of the side that won the…
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Gold could hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026 if risk hedging persists: market watchers
Returns are expected to moderate for the precious metal in the new year, say analysts Gold has surged more than 60 per cent since the…
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Top Hong Kong crypto exchange HashKey makes market debut
Hong Kong’s biggest licenced cryptocurrency exchange began trading on Wednesday (Dec 17) as the city pushes to become a global hub for the…
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Hans Patuwo gets GoTo shareholders’ nod as CEO amid investor push for Grab deal
Shareholders of Indonesia’s digital giant GoTo Group have approved the appointment of Hans Patuwo as president director and chief…
Culture
High coffee prices are changing how consumers take their daily brew
The median price of a regular cup of coffee on menus across the US has risen almost 20% since early 2023 Global coffee prices rose to…