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Barclays sees surge in Africa, Asia cross-border deal flows
The Middle East, India and Singapore are doing more transactions in the region, and this will likely increase in 2026 Barclays has a…
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Marrakech Film Festival Steps Onto Awards Circuit With Focus on Industry Connection
The toniest screening at last year’s Marrakech Film Festival happened off-site. The jury president arrived in Morocco with a rough cut of…
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Aligning VMware migration with business continuity
For decades, business continuity planning meant preparing for anomalous events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or regional power…
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iFly Sentosa parent sues Simba over equipment ‘trespass’
Skyventure VWT, which provides an indoor skydiving experience through AltitudeX on Sentosa island, has taken telco Simba to court over…
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Singapore stocks fall, bucking regional gains; STI down 0.2%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 310 to 247 after 1.3 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands Singapore…
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Beating the AI bubble
You can’t help but feel uneasy when looking at market concentration. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla now make…
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Emily Watson to Receive Richard Harris Award at British Independent Film Awards
Emily Watson will be honored with the Richard Harris Award at this year’s British Independent Film Awards. The award celebrates an actor’s…
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Raging Trump Spirals Further as Push to Jail Enemies Backfires Badly
This weekend, President Trump raged over a video from Democrats that warned against carrying out “illegal orders.” That led him to get his…
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Indian Animation Film ‘Neelu’ Secures Spain-France-Belgium Co-Production Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers Xavier Yamamoto and Simon Barrionuevo have come aboard the animated feature “Neelu,” marking a significant milestone for…
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India’s Platoon One Films Boards Pramati Anand’s ‘A Late Autumn Dream’ as Lead Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Platoon One Films has boarded Pramati Anand’s debut feature “A Late Autumn Dream” as lead production company. The project was…
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It’s not your job. Your social media feed is ruining your workday
When work was drying up for freelance writer Megan Carnegie, she found herself compulsively hopping between apps and social media.…
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F1 Q&A: Norris, Piastri and Verstappen title battle; Las Vegas disqualifications and Sainz-Albon at Williams
I find it hard to believe how the driver who had 14 podiums and seven wins in the first 16 races, is now having a real struggle with…
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EXCLUSIVE: Footwear Label Phileo Opens First Store in Paris
FITTING ROOM: Parisian footwear brand Phileo is making its first retail move with the opening of a store on Friday. The 650-square-foot…
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Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
Kate Whannel,Political reporterand Nick Eardley and Harry Farley,Political correspondents Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite…
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ECB reviews claims Deutsche Bank downplayed financial risks
It underplayed risks in its balance sheet and gave misleading picture of its financial health The European Central Bank is examining…
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Shell and Ferrari sign long-term green power supply deal
Power purchase agreements are rising in Italy as manufacturers lock in energy costs and secure green power Shell has signed a long-term…
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UK financial sector makes slow progress on preparations for new settlement system
40% of respondents in a survey say they will miss an interim deadline of Dec 31, 2026 Four in 10 financial businesses in Britain expect to…
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UK’s Domino's Pizza CEO steps down as strategy shift takes hold
The move comes as the chain broadens its focus beyond core pizzas to drive growth in a tough market Britain’s Domino’s Pizza Group said on…
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Xiaomi founder Lei Jun’s HK$100 million share purchase sparks stock rebound
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun’s purchase of about HK$100 million (S$16.8 million) worth of company stock may help bolster sentiment in the…
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Diego Maradona Animated Series in the Works at India’s Reliance Animation (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Reliance Animation has secured character IP rights to develop an animated series based on the life of soccer legend Diego…
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Sri Trang Gloves’ production facilities in flood-hit areas in Thailand temporarily suspended
The dual-listed group says it is working to ensure that operations continue with minimal business impact Sri Trang Gloves said on Tuesday…
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Shekhar Kapur Warns Studios Face Collapse as AI Democratizes Filmmaking at WAVES Film Bazaar
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur delivered a stark warning to Hollywood studios and tech giants at WAVES Film Bazaar, declaring that…
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Shell agrees to buy 100,000 barrels of petrol from Indonesia's Pertamina amid shortage
Fuel retailer Shell has agreed to buy 100,000 barrels of petrol from Indonesia’s state energy firm Pertamina, the country’s deputy energy…
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‘Fail watching’: The rise of workplace schadenfreude
Today’s job market is more ruthless than ever, leaving many desperately clinging to their roles amid mass layoffs and side-eyeing the…