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HSBC expects cost-cutting drive to hit less than 8% of global headcount
HSBC chief executive officer Georges Elhedery has said that the impact on the bank’s global headcount arising from its drive to cut costs…
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The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
In the Wichita courtroom, Hanes offered his only public reflection on the bank collapse. Wearing a gray suit, he walked up to the lectern,…
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Stephen Amell on why 'Suits' spinoff is a 'really big deal'
By A writer/comedian based in Los Angeles. Host of the weekly podcast Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott, every week H. Alan is joined by a…
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Singapore’s Foundation Healthcare eyes over US$100 million fundraising: sources
SINGAPORE’S Foundation Healthcare Holdings is looking to conduct a funding round that could raise more than US$100 million and value the…
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China, India natural gas imports will impact Apac prices: panellists
ASIA-PACIFIC should keep an eye on natural gas imports by China and India, whose ongoing pipeline projects will heavily affect regional…
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America's rivals are reaping benefits of jailing US civilians
America's adversaries, such as Russia and Belarus, are becoming increasingly emboldened to detain U.S. civilians to coerce Washington into…
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UOB proposes special dividend, share buyback programme as it unveils long-awaited capital return plans
The bank’s disciplined approach of pursuing long-term growth with stability has served it well, says CEO UOB’s board has announced a S$3…
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Reits, banks and grocers: Potential winners from Budget 2025 measures
LONG-TERM plans to spur growth, and tax rebates and incentives for certain companies – these were among the highlights of Singapore’s…
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Snow joke: Chinese attraction apologizes for winter wonderland made of cotton and bedsheets
A local tourist attraction in southwestern China billing itself as a winter wonderland has landed in hot water after visitors seeking the…
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Porsche, BMW need Germany pivot for way out of crisis
GERMANY’S auto industry is in crisis. Sales have declined while production costs soared, leaving Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group and…
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UOB looks to ‘resilient’ Asean to continue to drive growth as Q4 profit beats estimates
UOB remains confident that Asean economies will be resilient and continue to expand, even as the outlook remains uncertain amid ongoing…
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HP to acquire parts of Humane, Ai Pin startup from ex-Apple managers, for US$116 million
HP WILL acquire assets from Humane, the maker of a wearable Ai Pin introduced in late 2023, for US$116 million. The deal will include the…
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"Connections" February 19: Hints and answers for puzzle #619
It is not easy maintaining a Connections winning streak, so if you are in need of a little assistance, you've come to the right place. The…
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"Wordle" today #1,341 hints and answer for Wednesday, February 19 game
It has been nearly four years since Wordle was launched, but the daily brainteasers are still keeping puzzle enthusiasts guessing. Wordle…
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HSBC unveils share buyback, cost cut targets as new CEO looks to boost returns
HSBC posted an annual profit on Wednesday (Feb 19) that beat estimates, helped by increased revenue in wealth and markets businesses, and…
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Budget 2025: Income tax concessions, GST remission for S-Reits extended for 5 years
INCOME tax concessions as well as goods and services tax (GST) remission for Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) will…
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Vietnam parliament approves US$8 billion rail link to China
VIETNAM’S parliament on Wednesday (Feb 19) approved plans for an US$8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border…
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North Korea resolved a major flaw in one of its missiles after it let Russia use them against Ukraine, Kyiv's spy chief says
Ukraine's spy chief said Russia helped North Korea fix a severe accuracy flaw in its KN-23 missiles. Often compared to the Iskandar-M,…
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Trump says Ukraine "should have never started war with Russia"
At a news conference Tuesday, President Donald Trump blamed Kyiv for the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking on his peace talks with Russian…
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Cisco and IBM show old-school tech names can be AI winners too
WHILE many of the biggest and most popular technology stocks have stumbled out of the gates in 2025, some of the sector’s legacy names are…
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Trump says Musk saved hurricane victims by providing Starlink
President Trump said Elon Musk saved many lives in North Carolina after the state was ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Source link
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Trump says DOGE cost-cutting measures won't affect Social Security, Medicare
President Trump said Tuesday that his administration's cost-cutting measures won't affect entitlements such as Social Security and…
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Hong Kong eyes crypto derivatives, margin lending in digital asset push
HONG Kong is considering approving derivatives and margin lending in virtual assets for some investors, its financial regulator said on…
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Hong Kong expands virtual asset push with new licensing, trading options
HONG Kong is expanding the ways investors can trade virtual assets, its financial regulator said on Wednesday (Feb 19), as the city races…