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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president
From the moment he seized power in September 2021 Guinea's Mamadi Doumbouya struck an imposing figure. Just 36 years old at the time, the…
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Supreme Court poised to strike down Watergate-era campaign finance limits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservatives signaled Tuesday they are likely to rule for Republicans and President Trump by throwing…
Business
Warner CEO Zaslav poised to become billionaire from Netflix deal
Netflix’s US$72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery is a coup for stockholders, whose shares are being bought for more than…
Business
Hong Kong poised to reclaim top global IPO ranking in 2025
Geopolitical tensions and regulatory backlash in the US against Chinese stocks are working in the city’s favour Hong Kong is well on track…
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WeRide is poised to raise HK$2.39 billion in Hong Kong listing
WeRide is set to raise HK$2.39 billion (S$402 million) from its Hong Kong share sale, according to sources familiar with the matter, as it…
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Trump DOJ Poised to Indict Comey over 2016 Moves That Helped Trump Win
The irony is that no one on earth, not even Donald Trump himself, is more responsible for Trump’s presidency — now in its second term —…
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New Zealand poised to appoint first woman as governor of RBNZ
The new governor will not be in place for the next rate decision on Oct 8, with their term expected to start towards the end of the year…
Business
Dollar-store billionaire poised to emerge from Malaysia IPO
A discount chain with signature red storefronts has drawn legions of Malaysians looking for good deals – and made its founder a…
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Elon Musk Is Poised to Get Another Huge Payday From the Government
The Trump administration did not rule out that its pitch to replace the nation’s space launch system could massively benefit Elon Musk. In…
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US dollar poised for worst 1st 100 days of presidency since Nixon
A dollar gauge is on track for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency in data going back to the Nixon era,…
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Next-gen nuclear reactors poised for surge in U.S. power grid
A manufacturing plant in Texas is planning to power its production with an advanced nuclear reactor instead of natural gas, advancing the…
Business
OCBC, UOB poised to gain most from JS-SEZ; DBS could seek to expand Malaysia footprint: analysts
The zone will enable the banks with networks that are entrenched in the two markets to gain from stronger investment flows AMONG the trio…
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Trump orders reciprocal tariffs poised to hit EU and many other trading partners
President Trump signed an order Thursday that calls for reciprocal tariffs on friendly and rival nations alike, saying too many places are…
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Air cargo cost from China to US poised to sink with Trump change
THE cost to fly goods to the US from China is poised to fall as much as 50 per cent after President Donald Trump cut off a key tariff…
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Microsoft poised to benefit from Stargate joint venture with zero money
WHEN President Donald Trump joined tech executives on Tuesday (Jan 21) to tout a multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) project…
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Apple's $1B Deal Poised to End Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban, Officials Say
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) edged higher Thursday after reports indicated the company is close to resolving its dispute with Indonesia, which has…
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Gold poised for third weekly gain as markets look to Trump inauguration
GOLD prices were pressured by an uptick in the US dollar on Friday (Jan 17), but remained on track for a weekly gain as uncertainties…
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TikTok Makes Last-Minute Push as Supreme Court Is Poised to Rule on Ban
As the Supreme Court was poised on Friday to announce its landmark decision on whether to uphold a law that would effectively ban TikTok…
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Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
While leading the Office of Management and Budget during the first Trump administration, Russell T. Vought took steps to force federal…
Business
Tesla poised for US$1 billion windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
TESLA could collect more than 1 billion euros (S$1.4 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher…
Business
Tesla poised for 1 billion euros windfall from EU’s emissions curbs
TESLA could collect more than 1 billion euros (S$1.4 billion) in compensation from rival automakers that need help meeting tougher…
Business
Semiconductor companies poised for more broad-based recovery in 2025
Some Singapore-listed players, such as Frencken Group and Grand Venture Technology, may come out ahead and outperform as well, say market…
Business
Lower interest rates, geopolitical conflicts poised to shape investment decisions in 2025
Bond yields remain attractive, and India could continue to outperform, say analysts GLOBAL asset markets are likely to be influenced by…
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Labour Party poised to win UK government after 14 years of Conservative Party rule
The Labour Party is projected to win a landslide victory Thursday evening, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule in the United…