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Voters Hate Trump. Good. But Democrats Should Take No Solace in That.
First, in the short-term, Zohran Mamdani needs to understand his situation. By not only winning the mayoral race in the media capital of…
Business
SBS Transit Q3 earnings fall 20.6% due to lower interest income
Revenue is also lower due to the loss of the Jurong West contract package to SMRT in September 2024 Bus and train operator SBS Transit’s…
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UK unemployment at its highest since pandemic as jobs market cools
The jobless rate climbed to 5 per cent in the three months through September, up from 4.8 per cent the month before UK unemployment rose…
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Burger King to enter China joint venture, plans to double stores
The new joint venture, Burger King China, will receive US$350 million in investment CPE US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand…
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KKR, Singtel seek S$5 billion loan for STT GDC buyout
If finalised, this deal could mark Asia’s largest-ever leveraged buyout financing in the data centre sector A consortium comprising of KKR…
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KKR, Singtel seek S$5 billion loan for STT GDC buyout: sources
If finalised, this deal could mark Asia’s largest-ever leveraged buyout financing in the data-centre sector A consortium comprising of KKR…
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‘Squid Game’ Star O Yeong-su Acquitted of Sexual Misconduct by South Korean Appeals Court
An appellate court in South Korea has overturned the sexual misconduct conviction of O Yeong-su, an 81-year-old actor who starred in…
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Wealthy Asian families face succession woes as scions have different ambitions, mindsets: report
The preferences of the younger set should be factored into succession planning, and professionalisation is the pragmatic solution The next…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Business
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…
Business
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…