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US dollar mixed as yen sell-off wanes, euro hit by French politics
THE US dollar was mixed on Thursday (Oct 9) as a sell-off in the Japanese yen appeared exhausted for now, while the euro was dented by…
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Who is the CEO of Verizon?
Do you have Verizon? If you never heard of it or live under a rock, Verizon is a well-known brand of telecommunications that is used all…
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Ex-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO
Victor Lee, the former chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore, has been appointed president and CEO of the Philippine-listed Security…
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Poland charges former registry office employee with providing false identities for Russian spies
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A man formerly employed by Warsaw city council in its registry of births, marriages and deaths was charged with…
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Billionaire Tom Steyer drops $12 million to support November redistricting ballot measure
As California voters receive mail ballots for the November special election, which could upend the state’s congressional boundaries and…
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Launch of knowledge hub aims to beef up AI use among financial institutions: Chee Hong Tat
The knowledge hub is part of the Pathfin.ai programme, which was first announced in July The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has…
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Transcript: Trump Threats to Jail Foes Darken amid Damning DOJ Leaks
Parker: Well, right. And, of course, you know, no one is above the law, and any public official who, you know, abuses their office to do…
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Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease
They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs Three central banks over two days surprised…
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BYD launches EV sales in Argentina amid tariff exemptions
BYD has initiated the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) in the Argentine market, reported Reuters. The vehicles introduced to the…
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing to wage war against it in collusion with an opposition grouping, in the latest sign of…
Business
Sembcorp to acquire ReNew’s solar energy business for $190m
Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has agreed to acquire ReNew Sun Bright, the solar energy unit of ReNew Energy Global, for…
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Trump Threats to Jail Foes Take Darker Turn with Damning New DOJ Leaks
President Trump’s efforts to prosecute his enemies are suddenly looking even more lawless. Leaks to ABC News just revealed that Justice…
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Most Americans Are Delaying Parenthood Over Fear of Losing Their Homes
A majority of Americans are delaying having children over fears of losing their homes to rising costs, according to a new survey run by…
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Asia’s Reit market ‘finally recovering’ amid lower interest rates and new listings: Aprea
The real estate investment trust, or Reit, market in Asia is “finally recovering” on the back of lower interest rates, higher investor…
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Inside India’s destination development drive
India has set out how it plans to improve tourism across the country. The focus is moving from building themed travel routes to upgrading…
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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country's challenges, promising that if they persist, he will…
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Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German…
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Posts falsely claim AI video shows moment Indonesian school collapsed
After part of a multi-storey Islamic boarding school in Indonesia collapsed while students gathered for afternoon prayers, an AI-generated…
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Asia bonds look vulnerable as Fed rate cuts deliver less support
Central banks in Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines have trimmed their benchmark rates by a cumulative…
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Top Singapore fund Lion Global wins with ‘forgotten’ small-caps
The company sees the small- and mid-cap strategy continuing to succeed over the longer term as well Lion Global Investors’ strategy of…
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Sherrill, Ciattarelli clash over Trump, transparency, affordability in final New Jersey debate
The final debate in the race for New Jersey's governorship revealed starkly opposing views on President Trump's first year in office.…
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China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users
BEIJING (Reuters) -China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology,…
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Endorsement page for Jay Jones disappears from prominent gun control group's website
A prominent gun control organization's website has pulled down its endorsement page for Jay Jones, the embattled Virginia Democratic…
Culture
The Virtuosic Maternal Freakout of “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” a nerve-shredding dark comedy from the director and screenwriter Mary Bronstein, is the latest and surely…