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Ong Beng Seng to step down as HPL managing director
Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) announced on Monday (Apr 14) that managing director Ong Beng Seng will be stepping down from the position…
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Stocks to watch: Olam, EC World Reit, Hotel Properties Limited
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 14). Olam: The agribusiness giant…
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Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors are not…
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Asia, Europe, gold, private markets: Where investors can seek refuge as US exceptionalism is cast into doubt
The turmoil and volatility in global financial markets, where trillions of dollars were wiped off US equities since “Liberation Day”, are…
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China credit expansion beats forecast on bond sale deluge
China’s credit expanded more than expected in March as the government accelerated bond offerings to help the economy offset the impact of…
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Non-China sea cargo shippers to U-turn on aborted bookings amid US tariff pause: analysts
The dramatic turnaround in US President Donald Trump’s stance on his reciprocal tariffs – he paused steep individualised tariffs on dozens…
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Impact of Trump’s tariffs, interest costs in focus as S-Reits report Q1 earnings
Market watchers will be looking for managers of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to shed light on their strategies…
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Bullish outlook for EURUSD
THE euro-dollar (EURUSD) FX pair, the most traded foreign exchange (FX) pair by volume, has experienced heightened volatility in the first…
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Queasy investors are calling Trump’s tariff bluff, and it looks like he will eventually fold
As US Treasury bond yields surged last week, forcing US President Donald Trump to pause the crippling “reciprocal” tariffs that had just…
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Wise aims for faster, cheaper transactions amid Asia-Pacific expansion
Wise has always focused on building payment infrastructure that makes international transactions cheaper and faster. And co-founder and…
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Apple was on brink of crisis before Trump tariff concession
Apple has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic – for the moment, at least. Donald Trump’s 125 per cent tariffs on goods…
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Rory McIlroy's Water Ball Luck at the Masters Changes Course as Fans Lose I
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has…
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Not just another wing: MBS’ new US$8 billion expansion project will have its own brand and luxury experiences
In a couple of months’ time, construction will begin on Marina Bay Sands’ (MBS) expansion project – a new ultra-luxury resort destination…
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State Department suggests deported Salvadoran man is beyond U.S. reach
The administration shows no sign of capitulating in its battle with judges who are pressuring President Trump to bring back Kilmar Abrego…
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Lakers Listed as Possible Trade Destination for $97M Star Center
It has been a wild ride for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. From the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade to the upcoming playoff run, fans…
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MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
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Trump administration officials say tariff reprieve on electronics is temporary
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says that smartphones and other electronics that President Trump spared from his recent reciprocal…
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Scientists Revive Organism Found Buried at Bottom of Ocean
A team of researchers in Germany have revived algae cells found buried at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, where they'd lain dormant for more…
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Israel strikes hospital in Gaza City as military campaign intensifies
The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had conducted an airstrike on the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, stating that the target was a…
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Rory McIlroy Gags Masters Lead to Bryson DeChambeau, Fans Get Mean
By Kendall is a Newsweek contributor and editor for Newsweek based in Los Angeles. His focus is all things sports with an emphasis on…
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Rory McIlroy vs Bryson DeChambeau: Who Has Masters Edge from History
After 54 holes, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are the top favorites to win the 2025 Masters Tournament title. The vagaries of golf…
Culture
What Is R-Evolution? San Francisco's 45-Foot Unclothed Woman Sculpture Sparks Uproar as Artist Marco Cochrane Shares Empowerment Message
A 45-foot tall statue of a nude woman has been unveiled at San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza, drawing both praise and backlash. The…
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State Department wants staff to report instances of alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
As the Christian world commemorates Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday, the State Department has issued an appeal for its employees to…
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Kymberlee Schopper, 52, Arrested for Shocking Human Remains Sale Operation on Facebook Marketplace
A shocking case has surfaced in Florida, where 52-year-old Kymberlee Anne Schopper of Deltona was arrested for allegedly buying and…