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Yen gains, gold hits peak as tariff uncertainties lift safe-haven bids
The safe-haven Japanese yen gained on Monday (Mar 31) while gold pushed to a fresh peak as uncertainty around tariffs clouded the outlook…
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STI hits new high on Thursday; closes up 0.5% amid mixed regional trading
Singapore stocks extended the week’s gains to end higher on Thursday (Mar 27), with the Straits Times Index (STI) hitting a new high…
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Digital Surges Ahead as India’s Media and Entertainment Sector Hits $29 Billion, Annual FICCI-EY Report Reveals
India’s media and entertainment sector hit INR2.5 trillion ($29.4 billion) in 2024, according to the annual Federation of Indian Chambers…
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Japan’s corporate service inflation hits 3.0%, keeps BOJ rate hike bets alive
A leading indicator of Japan’s service-sector inflation hit 3.0 per cent in February, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive expectations…
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‘The White Lotus’ Hits a Series High of 4.2 Million Views After Shocking Sex Scene in Episode 6
“The White Lotus” saw its highest viewership ever with the airing of Season 3’s sixth episode. Titled “Amor Fati,” the episode hit 4.2…
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IPL 2025 results: Ashutosh Sharma hits unbeaten 66 as DC win thriller against LSG
Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 balls helped Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian…
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Premier League Darts results: Luke Littler hits nine-darter and beats Michael van Gerwen to win night seven
Teenager Luke Littler hit a nine-darter and averaged a stunning 112.5 to beat Michael van Gerwen and win night seven of Premier League…
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ST Engineering on a tear; stock hits successive highs and is now more expensive than DBS and other leading blue chips
Analysts were bullish on ST Engineering, hiking their target prices for the counter as they cited a positive outlook and strong growth…
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The British Hits Are Coming
Also: Cate Blanchett in “Black Bag”; Felix Mendelssohn’s overlooked sister, at the Morgan Library; uncovered songs by “Rent” ’s Jonathan…
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YR4 asteroid: The hits and near-misses you never hear about
Georgina Rannard Climate and science reporter A large asteroid known as 2024 YR4 has grabbed headlines this week as scientists first…
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Trust Bank hits one million customers, launches investment products
SINGAPORE digital bank Trust Bank has hit the one-million-customer milestone, making up about 20 per cent of the adult population in the…
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Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
RIO Tinto does not support a push by some shareholders to consolidate the company’s dual-exchange share listing in Sydney, its CEO said on…
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UOB hits a fresh high, with Singapore’s STI reaching yet another record
At the open, the counter edges up 1.3 per cent or S$0.50 to an all-time high of S$39.15 SHARES of UOB rose to a new high on Wednesday (Feb…
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Borrowing strain hits NAB’s Q1 profit, shares dive
NATIONAL Australia Bank, the country’s biggest business lender, said on Wednesday that first-quarter profit slipped as competition for…
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‘Conclave’ Hits $100 Million Milestone at Global Box Office
“Conclave” will cross the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office this week, a major milestone for a film aimed squarely at adult…
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‘SNL50’ Ratings: Anniversary Special Hits 14.8 Million Viewers on NBC, More Than 200% Above Season Average
NBC’s 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” hit a very strong 14.8 million viewers on average across NBC and Peacock on…
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Deadly storm hits south-eastern US and Canada
At least 13 people have died after a powerful storm caused flash flooding and toppled trees across south-eastern states of the US.…
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‘Redwood’ Review: Idina Menzel Hits the Heights in a Heartfelt Broadway Return
There’s a powerful appeal to the idea of leaving behind the turbulence of the personal — or for that matter, the political — and escaping…
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US inflation data hits regional markets; STI up 0.2%
SINGAPORE equities ended Thursday (Feb 13) higher, even as US data – which indicated sticky inflation – hit regional markets. The Straits…
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Super Bowl 2025 Hits 126 Million Viewers, Most-Watched Ever
The Super Bowl has achieved its biggest audience ever for the second year in a row: An average of 126 million viewers watched the…
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China’s 10% tariffs on US cars hits GM, Ford and Mercedes SUVs
Exports of such vehicles are tiny relative to the number of cars that companies produce locally with joint venture partners CHINA’S 10 per…
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Jon Batiste Hits High Notes in Paul Smith Look While Performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans
On Sunday, Jon Batiste hit high notes on the Caesars Superdome field in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX. The Grammy Award-winning singer…
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‘F1’ Trailer: Brad Pitt Hits the Formula One Track in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Director’s Racing Thriller
Brad Pitt is stepping onto the racetrack in the new trailer for “F1,” the upcoming Formula One racing movie. It’s coming to theaters on…
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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…