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Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
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Teens are spilling dark thoughts to AI chatbots. Who's to blame when something goes wrong?
When her teen with autism suddenly became angry, depressed and violent, the mother searched his phone for answers. She found her son had…
News
Should You Be Religious?
In one of their sketches, the comedy duo Key and Peele are on a road trip. They decide to listen to some music, and Jordan Peele…
Business
China raises scrutiny of outflows via Hong Kong listings, foreign deals
CHINA is increasing scrutiny of outbound investments by domestic companies as well as their use of proceeds from Hong Kong share sales,…
Business
SingPost must quickly find a new group CEO to deliver it from its troubles
The postal-service provider’s road map following the sale of its Australian unit would shape the slate of candidates and its final pick of…
Business
OCBC, UOB poised to gain most from JS-SEZ; DBS could seek to expand Malaysia footprint: analysts
The zone will enable the banks with networks that are entrenched in the two markets to gain from stronger investment flows AMONG the trio…
Business
Tesla sales fall 45% in Europe as rivals’ EV registrations soar
TESLA’s sales plunged 45 per cent last month across Europe, where rival carmakers saw a surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand. The Elon…
Business
India’s Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV near merger: ET
INDIA’S Tata Group and Bharti Group are finalising a merger of their satellite TV businesses Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV amid mounting…
Business
CLP to focus capital on Hong Kong and China in clean power push
CLP Holdings plans to focus on investing in Hong Kong and mainland China, while projects in other areas will need to be self-funded as the…
Business
US securities regulator closes investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm with no action
ROBINHOOD said the US securities regulator had closed its probe into the retail trading firm’s crypto arm with no action, as it seeks to…
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DHS sees best border numbers in 15 years
The Border Patrol saw its best single day in more than 15 years with just 200 illegal immigrants nabbed at the southern border, Homeland…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding dives 12.7% to S$2.61 after US proposed fees for Chinese-built ships
SHARES of maritime vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbled on Tuesday (Feb 25) in early trade, after the US Trade Representative…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding dives further after US proposed fees for Chinese-built ships
SHARES of maritime vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbled further on Tuesday (Feb 25) in early trade, after the US Trade…
Business
Indonesian bond plan sparks fears over governance, monetisation
BANK Indonesia’s plan to buy bonds that will be issued by the government to fund its ambitious housing programme is raising more concerns…
Politics
Bank of Korea signals more rate cuts as Trump’s tariffs take shape
BANK of Korea (BOK) governor Rhee Chang-yong signalled more policy easing to come this year as the central bank cut its benchmark interest…
Business
Great Eastern Q4 profit falls 14% to S$134.8 million
GREAT Eastern on Tuesday (Feb 25) reported a net profit of S$134.8 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, down 14 per cent from…
Business
Stocks to watch: Great Eastern, FCT, Yangzijiang Financial, PropNex, EC World Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Feb 25). Great Eastern: The insurance…
Business
Brookfield makes US$1.7 billion bet on power needs by AI, data
BROOKFIELD Asset Management agreed to spend US$1.7 billion in a deal to expand its US onshore renewables business as the company bets…
Business
Citadel Securities plots Jump into crypto trading after Trump’s embrace
KEN Griffin’s market-making giant Citadel Securities is looking to become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies, betting US President…
Business
Intel says new ASML machines are in production, with positive results
INTEL on Monday said that the first two cutting-edge lithography machines from ASML Holding are “in production” at its factories, with…
Politics
Trump wins first round vs. AP in fight over 'Gulf of America'
A federal judge declined Monday to order the White House to restore The Associated Press' special access to presidential news coverage,…
Politics
Trump says war in Ukraine nearing endgame as Macron airs European fears
President Trump made a series of bold predictions about ending the war in Ukraine on Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron joined him…
Politics
Ramaswamy launches Trump-inspired bid for Ohio governor, vows 'hard change,' 'commonsense' reform
Vivek Ramaswamy formally announced on Monday that he is running for governor of Ohio and touted his ties to President Trump as he sought…
Politics
White House stops American AP reporter, but allows French AP reporter
The White House barred the U.S.-based reporter for The Associated Press from attending Monday's joint press conference between President…