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When It Comes to Investing, Is A.I. Worth the Hype?
After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the…
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Thai billionaire Charoen to retire as Frasers Property chairman; other board changes announced
FRASERS Property announced on Friday (Feb 7) evening that its board chairman, Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, will retire from…
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Wall Street Prepares to Defend Carried Interest, a Favored Tax Break, Again
We’ve got a whirlwind of news out of Washington — the carried interest tax exemption in the cross hairs, the latest on DOGE and an update…
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Creative H1 loss widens to S$6.1 million on higher expenses
Uncertainty over import tariffs by the US and potential retaliatory measures from affected countries may affect consumer demand, says the…
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Creative H1 loss widens to US$6.1 million on higher expenses
Uncertainty over import tariffs by the US and potential retaliatory measures from affected countries may affect consumer demand, says the…
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Malaysia’s Petronas to ‘rightsize’ workforce to ensure survival: reports
MALAYSIA’S state energy firm Petronas will “rightsize” its workforce to ensure its long-term survival amid increasing challenges in the…
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Malaysia’s Petronas to cut jobs to ensure survival: reports
MALAYSIA’S state energy firm Petronas will reduce its workforce to ensure its long-term survival amid increasing challenges in the global…
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Frasers Property registers S$1 billion in pre-sold revenue as at end-2024; net gearing at 86.4%
FRASERS Property registered S$1 billion in pre-sold revenue across Singapore, Australia, Thailand and China as at Dec 31, 2024, its…
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Kia contests US$14 million India tax demand for wrongly using trade treaty exemptions
Tax investigations in India can drag on for years and are often a sore point for foreign companies KIA on Friday (Feb 7) said it is…
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Jobs Report Live Updates: Labor Market Expected to Be Strong
Less than six months ago, Federal Reserve officials were wringing their hands about the state of the labor market. No major cracks had…
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Solid Labor Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Rate Pause
Less than six months ago, Federal Reserve officials were wringing their hands about the state of the labor market. No major cracks had…
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NoonTalk Media’s half-year loss narrows to S$0.9 million
ENTERTAINMENT company NoonTalk Media’s net loss for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024, was down to S$0.9 million from the S$1.3 million…
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Germany imports more LNG through North Sea terminals than Baltic Sea
Germany's liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals on the North Sea operated at about 65% capacity in 2024, according to the…
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China’s central bank maintains gold buying momentum in January
CHINA’S central bank added gold to its reserves in January for a third month, official data by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) showed on…
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Xiaomi hits fresh record 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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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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Demetrius Frazier's final words before execution in Alabama
By Daniel Orton is an editor on the live news team at Newsweek, based in London, U.K. He was previously a video news editor at the company…
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Maybank upgrades SGX to ‘buy’, raises price target on potentially stronger IPO pipeline, safe-haven factor
MAYBANK upgraded its call for the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to “buy” and raised its price target for the stock on Friday (Feb 7). That…
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SGX soars 9% on profit surge and strong prospects ahead; Maybank upgrades stock to ‘buy’
MAYBANK upgraded its call for the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to “buy” and raised its price target for the stock on Friday (Feb 7). That…
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SGX soars 10% on profit surge and strong prospects ahead; Maybank upgrades stock to ‘buy’
MAYBANK upgraded its call for the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to “buy” and raised its price target for the stock on Friday (Feb 7). That…
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ECB could face biggest personnel shakeup since 2019 this year
THE European Central Bank (ECB) is set to enter a new phase of unpredictability as the terms of seven of its 26 interest rate-setters end…
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Smart Meters: Big Brother in Your Business?
Smart meters are popping up everywhere, from homes to businesses, promising to revolutionize how we use energy. But are they really as…
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BYD shares soar 20% this week as traders await autopilot update
BYD’s shares are on track to record their best week since late 2020, as investor enthusiasm builds ahead of the Chinese electric vehicle…
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BYD shares soar 21% this week as traders await autopilot update
BYD’S shares recorded their best week since late 2020, as investor enthusiasm built ahead of the Chinese electric-vehicle maker’s keenly…