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Prudential eyes growth in India as it posts 2% decline in new business profit for FY2024
New business profit in Singapore is up 15%, underpinned by 11% increase in annual premium equivalent sales Prudential is betting on India…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Thomson Medical, Prudential, Trendlines, Ping An Insurance, Abundance International
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Mar 20). Sembcorp Industries: Units of…
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Global funds exiting South-east Asia as Indonesia sell-off hurts safe haven appeal
Once touted as a haven for investors to navigate Donald Trump’s tariff wars, South-east Asia has all but lost that appeal as a region-wide…
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HSBC’s revamp of key Asia division costs women senior roles
A global overhaul at HSBC Holdings has seen female executives in Asia lose out after the lender asked managers to reapply for senior roles…
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Nvidia CEO says company has not been asked to buy a stake in Intel
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday (Mar 19) that his company had not been approached about purchasing a stake in Intel. During a…
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Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports
US President Donald Trump’s plan to revive US shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked ship visits to American ports is causing US…
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Ripple Labs says US SEC ends appeal over crypto oversight
Since US President Donald Trump began his second White House term in January, the SEC has retreated on crypto oversight Ripple Labs said…
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Semiconductor firms call for EU Chips Act 2.0
Computer chip makers and semiconductor supply chain firms called on the European Commission to launch a follow up to the 2023 Chips Act on…
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Nike’s chief strategy, communications officers exit in shakeup
Nike’s top strategy and communications executives are leaving the company, adding to the list of senior leadership changes under chief…
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Oil rises on US fuel demand, Fed rate decision caps gains
Oil prices edged up on Wednesday (Mar 19) after US government data showed a draw in fuel inventories, but the Federal Reserve’s decision…
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Europe: Shares extend gains to fourth session; all eyes on US Fed decision
European shares closed slightly higher on Wednesday (Mar 19), after logging gains in the previous session when Germany inched closer to…
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US: Stocks rise, Treasury yields tumble after Fed decision
Wall Street stocks rose on Wednesday (Mar 19) after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but pointed to increased economic…
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US Fed holds rates again, flags increased economic uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts again on Wednesday (Mar 19) and noted an increase in economic uncertainty, as it…
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Jackie Robinson's Army story restored to Defense Department site after removal in DEI purge
An article highlighting the U.S. Army career of baseball legend Jackie Robinson has been restored to the Department of Defense website.…
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“Who by Fire” Is a Brilliant Drama of Male Rage at Its Most Elemental
The Québécois director Philippe Lesage began making documentaries in the early two-thousands. He has since switched to narrative features,…
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Best Amazon Spring Sale Outdoor Deals: Everything You Need for Summer Adventures
In years gone by, the period between Black Friday and Prime Day was bit of a lull for shopping. But starting last year, Amazon began…
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GOP Senator Slams Republicans for Being “Afraid” of Elon Musk
At least one Republican senator is willing to criticize Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal government as part of his Department of Government…
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Fleeing once more: The endless search for safety in Gaza
ABSAN Al-KABIRA, GAZA — Sitting in a makeshift shelter set up in a school playground, Ramez Abu Daqqa pondered two questions: Was any…
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Link Reit should list a Singapore Reit on SGX soon
This might allow it to achieve a better trading multiple and grow its fund management business The size of Hong Kong’s real estate…
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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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Trump Press Sec. Dodges Key Question on Identifying “Gang Members”
“Believe me, I don’t want to do it, I don’t want to do it,” Trump said to the rest of the board. “I have enough publicity.” “They’ll say,…
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French Scientist Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry Due to Trump Criticism
“Believe me, I don’t want to do it, I don’t want to do it,” Trump said to the rest of the board. “I have enough publicity.” “They’ll say,…
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Fed Chair Says Trump’s Tariffs Are Definitely Making Inflation Worse
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed that Trump’s tariffs will make inflation worse. “How much of the higher inflation forecast…
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Alfa Romeo Sticks with Gasoline Engines
Alfa Romeo boss Santo Ficili said in a LinkedIn post that the next-generation Stelvio and Giulia will be available with hybrid power.…