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Paid Time Off: The New Workplace Battle
Paid time off (PTO) has become a significant topic in today’s workplaces. What was once a perk has now turned into a standard expectation,…
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Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase
THE Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and…
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US companies could take a hit from "buy Canadian" boycott
Anger over President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to turn Canada into America's 51st state has prompted some Canadians to boycott…
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Return to Sender: Mail Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Ever sent a letter or package only to have it come back marked “Return to Sender”? It’s frustrating, right? Whether it’s a wrong address,…
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Photo of Hindu idol falsely linked to unrest in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
As protesters demolished a museum to the father of Muslim-majority Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, an image purportedly showing…
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CDL says Sherman Kwek remains group CEO, as board battle erupts
City Developments Ltd (CDL) group chief executive officer Sherman Kwek said recent changes to the board have “never been about ousting our…
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CDL CEO Sherman Kwek disappointed by father’s “extreme actions” against him after suits filed
CITY Developments Ltd (CDL) group chief executive officer Sherman Kwek said recent changes to the board have “never been about ousting our…
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HSBC names Asia country, banking heads in CEO’s major revamp
HSBC Holdings gave country heads in some smaller Asian markets additional responsibilities as the lender streamlines and removes…
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Great Eastern privatisation is ‘natural progression’ in bank’s strategy: OCBC CEO Helen Wong
THE full integration of Great Eastern into OCBC will help the lender realise more synergistic value, by providing more opportunities for…
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Adobe brings free Photoshop app to phones, courting younger users
The free version of the Photoshop app will have features such as splitting a photo into separate layers, masking off parts of it and…
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Think Venice is overrated? You won't after a stay at this Renaissance palace, aka Il Palazzo Experimental
After an incredible ski trip in Cortina d'Ampezzo, I found myself on a scenic drive back to the south of France, where I was spending the…
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"Wordle" today #1,348 hints and answer for Wednesday, February 26 game
There's no judgment if you're in need of a helping hand with today's Wordle. The word-based game, which was acquired by The New York Times…
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"Connections" February 26: Hints and answers for puzzle #626
Connections has earned a loyal fan base since it was released by The New York Times on June 12, 2023. Today, the word-based brainteaser…
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Americans are prioritizing housework over colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is rising at an alarming rate, particularly among younger adults, yet daily responsibilities like laundry, childcare and…
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Alibaba makes AI model for video, image generation publicly available
CHINESE e-commerce leader Alibaba said on Wednesday (Feb 26) that its video- and image-generating artificial intelligence (AI) model Wan…
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Circle says stablecoin issuers should be US registered
JEREMY Allaire, the co-founder of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial, is making the case that the issuers of the US dollar-based…
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Byron Donalds announces bid for Florida governor after Trump endorsement
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has…
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Battle erupts between billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son Sherman Kwek for control of CDL
A tussle between father and son for control of property giant City Developments Limited (CDL) was revealed on Feb 25 with executive…
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Dockworkers Vote to Accept New Labor Contract
Dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts voted in favor of a new contract on Tuesday, ending labor turbulence at ports that handle a large…
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Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds announces bid for Florida governor
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he's entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible…
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Super Micro jumps after filing delayed financial reports
SUPER Micro Computer gained more than 20 per cent in extended trading after it submitted outstanding financial reports to become compliant…
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BP to unveil strategy shakeup amid energy transition
BRITISH energy giant BP is set on Wednesday to announce a shakeup to its strategy after a difficult trading year and as countries…
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The unravelling of Hour Glass co-founder Jannie Chan’s fortunes
FETED at high-society events and billed as a poster girl for female entrepreneurship, Jannie Chan – erstwhile known as Jannie Tay – once…
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Judge blocks Trump's pause on refugee admissions
A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday halting President Trump's attempt to pause refugee admissions. Source link