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Foxconn plans EV event in Japan to woo manufacturers: sources
Foxconn is set to hold a seminar in Japan on April 9 to lay out its strategy on electric vehicles, two sources with direct knowledge of…
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Gold firms on concerns over Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans
Markets will be scanning the US personal consumption expenditures data due on Friday, which could shed more light on the US interest rate…
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Gold steady as concern looms over Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans
Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Mar 26) as market participants squared positions ahead of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping…
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Jon Stewart Jokes Trump’s Defense Secretary Was ‘Distracted by ‘White Lotus” When Accidentally Leaking War Plans to The Atlantic: ‘Oopsie Poopsie’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after President Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, for leaking top…
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Oil rises 1% as Trump plans tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas
Oil prices gained 1 per cent on Monday as US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on countries that buy oil and…
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Trump’s Defense Secretary Accidentally Texted War Plans to The Atlantic: ‘I Didn’t Think It Could Be Real,’ Editor Says
Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s secretary of defense, inadvertently included the top editor of The Atlantic in a Signal text chat group…
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Peter Lim's Thomson Medical banks on JS-SEZ with plans for 300-bed Johor hospital
It will be completed by 2030; group on lookout for healthcare partners for its second block, says CEO Johor Bahru has the potential to…
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What to know about Trump's plans for a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to establish a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” and a stockpile of U.S. digital assets.…
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Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange plans gold futures as metal surges
SINGAPORE’S Abaxx Exchange plans to introduce gold futures in the coming months, with prices setting fresh records this year as traders…
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Forever 21 plans hundreds of store closures in second bankruptcy
THE US-based operator of Forever 21 is preparing to close at least 200 more locations from the fast-fashion retailer’s shrinking store…
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UOB proposes special dividend, share buyback programme as it unveils long-awaited capital return plans
The bank’s disciplined approach of pursuing long-term growth with stability has served it well, says CEO UOB’s board has announced a S$3…
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Norinchukin CEO plans to resign after massive bond losses
A government panel of experts has urged Norinchukin to diversify its bond-heavy portfolio and bring in more outside talent NORINCHUKIN…
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Meta says it plans to build the world's longest undersea internet cable
Facebook’s parent company Meta said it’s working on the world’s longest undersea cable as part of the social media giant’s efforts to…
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Tesla hires in India, signalling entry plans after Modi’s US trip
Tesla’s India intent follows Modi’s meeting with Musk and US President Donald Trump in Washington last week TESLA is hiring in India, a…
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Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffs
The government has announced plans to protect the UK's steel industry in a bid to secure its long-term future, as it faces the impact of…
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Meta plans major investment into AI-powered humanoid robots
META Platforms, after pushing into augmented reality and artificial intelligence (AI), has identified its next big bet: AI-powered…
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Arm recruits from customers as it plans to sell its own chips
ARM has begun recruiting from its own customers and competing against them for deals as it pushes toward selling its own chips, according…
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UAE company plans nuclear power plant in Indonesia
EMIRATES Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to build a nuclear power plant with a capacity of up to five gigawatts in Indonesia, the Indonesian…
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Trybe Plans for First Live Event in Las Vegas
Trybe is gearing up for its first event in May in Las Vegas. Some of the 100-plus speakers include PacSun’s chief executive officer…
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NYSE plans Texas exchange as financial firms flock to state
THE New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) plans to start an equities exchange in Texas, the latest firm seeking a slice of the financial services…
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Commerzbank plans job cuts, new targets to keep UniCredit away: sources
GERMANY’S Commerzbank is preparing staff cuts and revamped financial targets in its efforts to fend off tie-up advances by Italy’s…
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Give Back Beauty Talks Plans for Britney Spears Fragrance Line
Give Back Beauty, officially the licensee for Britney Spears’ Britney Brands as of Jan. 1, is looking to supercharge momentum for the…
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Salesforce plans US$500 million in AI-related investments in Saudi Arabia
CLOUD software seller Salesforce said on Monday (Feb 10) that it plans to invest US$500 million in Saudi Arabia related to artificial…
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Sweden plans tighter gun laws after Orebro school shooting
Sweden's government has announced plans to tighten its gun laws, days after the worst mass shooting in the country's history. The gunman,…