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US Justice Department accuses two Chinese men of trying to smuggle Nvidia chips
Prosecutors estimate that the scheme had been in operation since at least November 2023, according to court documents Two Chinese men are…
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Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the White House, as it seeks to avoid making territorial concessions to Russia.…
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Singapore-focused investors look to tech sector for growth: poll
Even as the tech sector takes a beating across the world, Singapore-focused investors believe it will attract the most investment across…
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Getting rid of old furniture immediately starts lowering the toxic flame retardants in your body. Here’s why
If your sofa was made between 1970 and 2014, its foam is likely loaded with flame retardants—chemicals that can escape into dust and end…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ami Paris Steps Up North America Ambitions With Toronto Store
PARIS — As European luxury brands converge in the U.S. for their upcoming destination shows, Ami Paris is breaking new ground farther…
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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Custom Stuart Weitzman Boots from Her ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Are Hitting the Market
A shoe style from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter‘s “Cowboy Carter” tour is hitting the market, taking the leap from custom-made silhouette to…
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Bulova and Stetson Team on Two Americana-themed Watches
Attention University of Texas fans. If you’ve ever wanted to wear the team’s famous Hook ‘em Horns sign on your watch, here’s your chance.…
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Jessica Diner, Veronika Ullmer Join CGC Leadership Team in London
LONDON — CGC, the communications and talent agency that focuses on beauty and wellness, has named two industry figures to its leadership…
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EXCLUSIVE: Raoul’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Moda Operandi Collaborative Capsule
Since opening its doors in 1975, Raoul’s has been a downtown New York establishment for its French bistro dining and glamorous vibe. On…
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Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf Maps Out Strategy to Reignite the Sleeping Giant
Daniel Heaf, chief executive officer of Bath & Body Works, is wasting no time as he looks to turn around what he refers to as a sleeping…
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EXCLUSIVE: Calvin Klein Returns to New York’s Retail Scene With SoHo Flagship
It’s a day before the opening of the Calvin Klein flagship in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, and David Savman, the global brand president,…
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Fewer women then men want promotions
From return-to-office mandates, anxiety about AI taking (or reshaping) jobs, and a highly competitive atmosphere for recent graduates and…
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The Best Thing To Come From 'The Big Bang Theory' Is What Makes It Worth Watching
The Big Bang Theory is, at its heart, about relationships. The geek culture references, cameos, and science speak are dressings, and funny…
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Vietnam’s Vingroup to develop US$3 billion ecosystem in Telangana, strengthens India push
VinFast, despite its ongoing global expansion, continues to report widening losses Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup on Tuesday (Dec…
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Tamannaah Bhatia Joins ‘V. Shantaram’ Biopic as Legendary Actor Jayashree, First Look Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
“Baahubali” star Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast as actor Jayashree in the upcoming Indian biographical drama “V. Shantaram,” joining…
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Google says first AI glasses with Gemini will arrive in 2026
Competition is heating up in the emerging category of AI and augmented reality, or AR, glasses Alphabet’s Google said that it’s working to…
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Reunion Failed, Highlighting Everything Wrong With the Season
Reality TV reunion specials aren’t just a beloved staple of the genre—they’re supposed to deliver the perfect finale. Ever since Survivor…
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Aster invests US$155 million to expand Singapore’s Bukom refinery capacity
Aster Chemicals and Energy said on Tuesday (Dec 9) that it has invested US$155 million in rejuvenation projects at its Bukom refining…
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Zohran Mamdani says he will move into Gracie Mansion as New York mayor
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani will live in the Manhattan mansion that his predecessors have called home, leaving behind a…
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Chinese clean-energy foreign investment surging, says think tank
CHINESE foreign investment in green power jumped to US$80 billion in the past year as Beijing leveraged its dominance in energy transition…
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Most markets track Wall St losses amid jitters about Fed rate trajectory
Bets on a third successive cut have surged on the back of data pointing to a weakening jobs market Most stocks fell in Asia on Tuesday…
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Hong Kong exchange, regulator ask banks to maintain quality of IPO applications
The Hong Kong securities regulator and the stock exchange said that they have jointly asked investment banks to ensure that they maintain…
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Hong Kong asks investment banks to ensure IPO applications maintain standards
More than 300 companies have filed to list in the city, most of them from mainland China Investment banks preparing Hong Kong initial…
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Crypto exchange HashKey seeks up to US$215 million from Hong Kong IPO
HashKey Holdings, operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, is seeking to raise as much as HK$1.67 billion (S$279 million)…