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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market; more details on Feb 21
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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Barclays sets new performance goals as 2024 pretax profit rises
BARCLAYS upped its 2025 performance guidance on Thursday (Feb 13) after posting a 24 per cent rise in annual pretax profit for 2024 that…
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Pension segment and new licence to grow wealth management business: iFast CEO
THE core wealth management business of iFast recovered in 2024, with net inflows of S$3.3 billion compared to S$2 billion the year prior.…
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China deploys military to counter US in contested waters
The Chinese military carried out what it called "routine patrols" in the South China Sea on Wednesday after the United States and its…
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January inflation in Germany drops due to some lower fuel prices
A woman holds money in her hand over of a basket full of groceries. Patrick Pleul/dpa Price pressure on consumers in Germany eased in…
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Final deal on Russian Red Sea base agreed - Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast, saying there…
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Alibaba says to partner with Apple on AI features, sending shares surging
The AI integration comes at a critical time for Apple, which has faced declining iPhone sales in China amid growing competition from…
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Alibaba to partner with Apple on AI features, sending shares to 3-year high
ALIBABA will partner with Apple to support iPhones’ AI services offering in China, its chairman said on Thursday (Feb 13), a move likely…
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Honda and Nissan say merger talks called off
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday (Feb 13) they had scrapped merger talks announced in December, ending a tie-up…
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Taiwan Prepares for Trump’s Tariffs, and a Changed Washington
Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a…
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Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The British economy eked out growth at the end of last year, data published on Thursday showed, slightly easing the pressure on the…
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Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business
It expects a net profit of 1.08 trillion yen (S$9.44 billion) in the year ending March 31, compared with an earlier projection of 980…
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Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent opposition figure jailed in Uganda for allegedly threatening state security is unwell and in need of…
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Former intern becomes billionaire in Australia pharmacy merger
A corporate tie-up in Australia will produce a parade of fortunes in an industry hardly known for extravagance. More than 100 shareholders…
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Siemens posts better than expected profit despite weakness at factory automation
Siemens reported an 8% drop in industrial profit to 2.52 billion euros (S$3.54 billion), beating forecasts for 2.44 billion euros Siemens…
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Honda and Nissan Scrap $50 Billion Merger Plan
A $50 billion merger between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, which would have established one of the world’s largest auto groups, has been…
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Most economists expect BOJ to hike rates in latter half of 2025, survey shows
TOKYO (Reuters) - Most economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise short-term interest rates again in the latter half of this year, a…
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JPMorgan, UBS, Nomura face South Korea short-selling fines: report
SOUTH Korea’s financial regulator is imposing fines on JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group and Nomura Holdings for allegedly…
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South Korea fines JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for short selling breaches
South Korea’s market watchdog has decided to impose fines on JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for violating short-selling rules in…
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What is the 'firewall' against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
BERLIN (AP) — Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was…
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Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield drops to 2.9%
THE cut-off yield for Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) fell to 2.9 per cent, based on auction results released by the…
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Bezos’ rocket firm bracing for job cuts after years of expansion
Blue Origin is bracing for a large reduction in its workforce, sources familiar with the matter said, in a sign the Jeff Bezos-backed…
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"Connections" February 13: Hints and answers for puzzle #613
Need a little nudge with today's Connections game? Newsweek has your back with some helpful hints. The popular puzzle was launched by The…