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Johnson & Johnson announces $2 billion investment to boost U.S. manufacturing as tariffs loom
Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it would invest $2 billion in North Carolina as it aims to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence amid…
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Johnson & Johnson to invest US$2 billion to boost US manufacturing as drug tariffs loom
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Thursday (Aug 21) it would invest US$2 billion in North Carolina as it aims to expand its US manufacturing…
Business
Australia: Shares hit fresh high on mining and banks boost
AUSTRALIAN shares rose to a record high on Thursday, driven by miners and banks, while investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
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Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students are nervously waiting for their results this week - and for some,…
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PBOC to boost financing support for tech, consumption growth
China’s central bank pledged to strengthen financial support to key areas including tech and consumption, as it moves further away from…
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US: Dow hits record high at open on rate-cut optimism, UnitedHealth boost
The blue-chip Dow opened at a record high on Friday (Aug 15), as UnitedHealth’s shares jumped after Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams scrambles to save reelection with boost from Black 'trailblazer' David Paterson
Former New York Gov. David Paterson endorsed embattled Mayor Eric Adams' bid for reelection, hoping his status as the state's first Black…
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Malaysia’s Petronas to boost international portfolio to 60% over next decade
The firm will build on its current international portfolio by integrating its domestic expertise with global partnerships Malaysia’s state…
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EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday terminated a $7 billion grant program that was intended to help pay for residential solar…
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Asia: Markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants
Asian equities rose on Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United States…
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McDonald’s global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand
McDonald’s global comparable sales beat Wall Street expectations for second quarter, as affordable meal bundles and promotions drew in…
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Vietnam’s VinFast in talks to boost local sourcing as first India plant opens
The plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles [THOOTHUKUDI, India] Vietnamese electric vehicle…
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Want to get smarter? Neuroscience says 5 simple steps significantly boost memory, learning, and cognition
Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know…
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Hong Kong eases listing rules to boost red-hot IPO market
Hong Kong eased some of its rules to list in the city, potentially bolstering what’s already been one of the hottest markets in the world…
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OCBC CEO-designate Tan Teck Long looks to continue ‘One Group’ strategy, boost synergy
OCBC’s incoming chief executive will continue to bank on its “One Group” approach to boost growth and synergy. “We are an integrated…
Fashion
Miu Miu Helps Boost Prada Group H1 Sales
MILAN – Prada Group reported a solid performance in the first half of the year, with rising sales and steady profitability. In the first…
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STB inks MOU with IndiGo to boost business, leisure travel from India to Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and India’s biggest airline IndiGo announced a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday…
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BYD’s Shenzhen share split could boost stock after retreat
A three-for-one stock split for BYD’s mainland-traded shares could be a positive catalyst for the carmaker after a weeks-long slump. Its…
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FEMA overhaul gets bipartisan boost in Congress
The leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee want to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency and…
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Trump’s AI plan to boost Asia data centre projects, says Singapore-based CEO
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan unveiled this week is set to be a positive driver for data centre projects in Asia, a…
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Singtel associate Airtel’s data centre firm inks renewable-energy partnership to boost capacity
The tie-up promises to boost the data centre company’s infrastructural efficiency, decarbonisation efforts and operations Singtel regional…
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New Maui legislation passes, aims to boost housing supply after destructive Lahaina wildfire
Lawmakers on Maui passed legislation Thursday aimed at eliminating a large percentage of the Hawaiian island’s vacation rentals to address…
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Gold flat as easing trade tensions offset boost from soft US dollar
Gold prices held steady on Thursday (Jul 24) after a sharp drop in the previous session, as easing trade tensions dented demand for…
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Google parent Alphabet surprises with capital spending boost after earnings beat
ALPHABET on Wednesday cited massive demand for its cloud computing services as it hiked its capital spending plans for the year to about…