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Xiaomi hits new high on China’s subsidy programme boost
XIAOMI’S shares surged to a fresh record in Hong Kong on Friday (Feb 7), as new product launches and benefits from China’s nationwide…
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19 Actors Who Got a Bloody Good Career Boost on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’: Amy Adams, Pedro Pascal and More
As a sequel series to the beloved “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is in the works with a near pilot order at Hulu, the original show’s 1997…
Business
Fox Corp. Gets Q2 Profit Boost From Political Ads, Sports
Fox Corporation saw profit in its fiscal second quarter surge due to its reliance on news and sports programming, with ads tied to the…
Fashion
Asean’s data centre gold rush to get a boost from DeepSeek’s AI leap: Maybank
DEMAND for Asean data centres is likely to remain resilient as Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek is set to disrupt the…
News
Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners
US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil imports will offer European and Asian refineries a competitive…
Business
US markets: Stock buyers step in to boost tech after AI jolt
The world’s largest technology companies climbed after a selloff that shook markets around the globe, with traders gearing up for the…
Business
China firms boost shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks
CHINESE firms are attracting investors with increased dividends and buybacks, spurred by a policy push for corporate governance reforms in…
Business
Japanese investors boost foreign stock purchases on Fed rate-cut hopes
JAPANESE investors raised their holdings in foreign stocks, driven by a benign US core inflation report that fuelled expectations of…
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Maybank says CSE Global to get a boost as Trump declares a pivot back to oil and gas
US president Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency aimed at boosting oil and gas (O&G) production in the US is set to…
Business
AmberCycle forges alliances to boost circular textile production in China
The collaboration with Shenghong aims to upscale the production of regenerated filament yarns using cycora, a material developed by…
Business
Apollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional executive says
APOLLO Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global…
Business
Thai central bank rebuffs demand for steps to boost inflation
THAILAND’S central bank is comfortable with the outlook for subdued inflation as it focuses the monetary policy to ensure financial…
Business
China renews car trade-in subsidy to boost hybrid, EV sales
CHINA has renewed a trade-in subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan (S$3,724) to help underpin sales of fuel-efficient vehicles, including electric…
Business
Amazon’s AWS to invest US$11 billion in Georgia to boost AI infrastructure development
AMAZON.COM said on Tuesday (Jan 7) that its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), plans to invest about US$11 billion to…
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Trump’s presidency expected to boost S&P 500
The E-mini S&P 500 Index Futures, based on the benchmark S&P 500 Index comprising the 500 largest US companies, experienced its longest…
Culture
Power consumption growth to boost renewables and LNG sectors in 2025
But there will be a premium to pay for more sustainable energy, with cost of materials and infrastructure changes THE increasing draw on…
Business
China’s top stock of 2024 eyes boost from AI self-reliance
CHINA’S top-performing stock of 2024 is expected to see additional tailwinds into next year from the nation’s drive for greater…
Business
Europe: Shares close out holiday-affected week higher on finance, healthcare boost
EUROPE’S Stoxx 600 index clocked its first weekly advance in three on Friday (Dec 27), boosted by advancing healthcare and financial…
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NATO to boost presence in Baltic Sea after cable outages
NATO will strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea following the outage of the Estlink 2 submarine power cable, Secretary General Mark…
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NATO to boost military presence in Baltic after cables 'sabotage'
NATO will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and…
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Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices
INDONESIA is considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the battery metal, according to sources…
Fashion
Japan brokerages boost pay, perks for retirement-age staff
JAPAN’S biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain…
Business
Germany's Habeck wants to boost e-car sales with charging credits
Germany's economy minister wants to boost electric car sales by offering €1,000 ($1,050) in charging credits, along with tax incentives.…
Business
Blackstone keen to boost Nippon Life ties after Resolution deal
BLACKSTONE signalled that it’s eager to strengthen its relationship with Nippon Life Insurance following the Japanese firm’s US$8.2…