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How to deal with grief at work
In September, my mom died after a short battle with colon cancer. She was 83 and lived a full life in which she had a fulfilling career in…
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STI rises on Tuesday amid mixed regional performance
The index closes up 1.2% or 54.07 points at 4,542.20 while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index rises 0.5% or 7.11 points to 1,456.04 The…
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O Yeong-Su: Squid Game star acquitted of sexual misconduct charge
Squid Game star O Yeong-Su has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges by a court in South Korea. The 81-year-old was charged in 2022…
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Banks and landlords are pounding on the door; can mm2 Asia survive the siege?
It has been a difficult year for mm2 Asia, whose Cathay Cineplexes unit has already entered voluntary liquidation Mired in debt and facing…
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Trevoh Chalobah set to replace Marc Guehi in England squad
Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The 26-year-old Chelsea…
Culture
Ringgit rally driven by domestic strength and Fed cut bets, say analysts
The currency hits a 13-month high against the greenback, year-to-date peak versus Singdollar The Malaysian ringgit has rallied about 7 per…
Culture
Ringgit at 13-month peak: Can Malaysia's currency keep rising?
Unit fuelled by strong investment inflows into Malaysia and encouraging follow-through on fiscal policies The Malaysian ringgit is on a…
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Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength
The Japanese conglomerate has become an entertainment powerhouse and is banking on the growth of anime Sony raised its operating profit…
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This TikTok trend captures the delight of intergenerational work friends
For the first time in history, five generations are sharing the workplace. But grouping different generations under one roof doesn’t have…
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$100 billion in 2025: e-Conomy report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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Singapore’s Pulau Bukom to house new sustainable aviation fuel plant by Aster, Aether Fuels
The move comes amid a deal spree by Aster, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri and commodities trader Glencore Refining and…
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How AI became the scapegoat for the current wave of mass layoffs
With a new season of mass layoffs upon us, it seems corporate America has found a new scapegoat. When Amazon recently disclosed that…
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The Ashes: When Fred Trueman refused to run around the boat - England's last trip by sea
After launch there was the question of how to fill the days at sea. "In my case, you eat," says Larter. "Honestly, I've never had, either…
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Garuda’s fleet growth at risk as Danantara trims funding
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is reducing its financial support for flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, putting in doubt the…
Culture
Reinventing Football: Which laws should change? Handball? Offside? Penalties?
Will VAR ever be accepted? Perhaps not in its current form, so how about adapting it to a challenge system? You might not have heard of…
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Straits Trading partners Cromwell, divests 19.9% of Australian industrial portfolio for S$40.5m
Mainboard-listed Straits Trading announced a partnership with Cromwell Property Group on Tuesday (Nov 11) to grow its Australian…
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5 free Windows apps that outperform the built-in ones
It’s not the coolest phrase in the world to utter, but here goes: I love Windows. Maybe you do too. Maybe you don’t, but you’re forced to…
Culture
‘Predator: Badlands’ Dominates U.K., Ireland Box Office
Disney’s “Predator: Badlands” ruled the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening to £2.3 million ($3.1 million), according to Comscore. The…
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Thailand’s central bank chief breaks tradition with a simple ‘hello’
“JUST popping in to say hello.” Late one Tuesday night, Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn surprised more than a hundred…
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SoftBank-backed travel app Klook files for US IPO
TRAVEL and leisure booking platform Klook Technology has filed for an initial public offering in New York, as signs emerged of a potential…
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Malo Comes Back to the U.S. With Women’s Capsule at Saks, Neiman Marcus
MILAN — Luxury Italian cashmere brand Malo is coming back Stateside, courtesy of an exclusive partnership with Saks Global. Less than…
Beauty
Baobab Collection Eyes U.S. for Expansion
Baobab Collection is expanding in more ways than one. The Belgian home fragrance brand is setting its sights on the U.S. market, with a…
Lifestyle
Why Black Beauty Founders Are Turning to TikTok Shop to Build Brands
On TikTok Shop, an ecosystem of fast-growth, Black-owned beauty brands is taking shape. It’s a group that includes emerging brands — for…