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Trump’s Ridiculous Ballroom Just Got Even More Expensive
One email reportedly states that at one point, the FBI’s Washington Field Office did “not believe (and has articulated to ), that we have…
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Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for…
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Trump “Jokes” About Third Term as Miriam Adelson Offers Him Millions
One email reportedly states that at one point, the FBI’s Washington Field Office did “not believe (and has articulated to ), that we have…
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HSBC’s Elhedery to kick off 2026 with extended Hong Kong stint
His temporary relocation is part of an effort to cut down on a hectic travel schedule HSBC Holdings staff in Hong Kong are about to see a…
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Acrophyte Hospitality Trust unit to divest Hyatt Place Primacy Parkway hotel for US$7.8 million
ARA USH Chicago, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Acrophyte Hospitality Management Trust (AHT), is selling a hotel in the United…
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Transcript: Trump Press Sec Goes Off Rails as Susie Wiles Mess Worsens
But again, even something like that, when you are arguing before a judge that this needs to be thrown out because my client is being…
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Chinese chip firms line up for Hong Kong listings in coming weeks
At least six Chinese companies related to artificial intelligence are set to go public in Hong Kong in the coming weeks, people familiar…
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HG Metal subsidiary to buy industrial property in Tuas for S$20.8 million
A unit of steel distributor HG Metal Manufacturing has exercised an option to purchase (OTP) to acquire an industrial property in Tuas for…
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AI Isn’t Just Spying on You. It’s Tricking You Into Spending More.
In October, the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator published research showing that companies use loyalty programs to hook consumers, creating a…
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America’s Three Media Crises and How to Fix Them
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. You can read a transcript…
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The MAGA Crack-Up Is Overrated. MAGA Is Here to Stay.
Some will point to Republican politicians bucking Trump as a reason to believe that the whole circus tent is about to collapse. Marjorie…
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Transcript: America’s Three Media Crises and How to Fix Them
That’s not good for diversity. And so most democracies figure out ways to diversify media ownership, to make sure that you have a wide…
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How Labor Scored a Surprising Win in the GOP-Controlled House
Something unusual happened last week that didn’t attract sufficient attention. It concerned the latest in what’s been a heartening recent…
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Volkswagen budget cuts force battery unit to seek external funds
PowerCo is considering bank loans, external investors and a potential public offering Volkswagen’s battery business is being forced to…
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Ford cancels EV battery deal worth 9.6 trillion won with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal…
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Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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Trump Press Sec Goes Off Rails as Susie Wiles Fiasco Takes Worse Turn
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles gave numerous interviews to Vanity Fair that were way too candid about, well, everything. That…
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South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
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Warburg Pincus is said to near acquisition of Asian firm Acclime
The transaction may value the corporate services firm at US$950 million to US$1 billion Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to acquire…
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Warburg Pincus invests in corporate services firm Acclime, valuing it at US$1 billion
The private equity firm beat rivals Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race American private equity firm Warburg Pincus…
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Top Glove Q1 profit surges more than 600% as costs fall
The glove maker reports a drop in operating expenses to RM842.9 million for the quarter Malaysian glove maker Top Glove on Wednesday (Dec…
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Hans Patuwo gets GoTo shareholders’ nod as CEO amid investor push for Grab deal
Shareholders of Indonesia’s digital giant GoTo Group have approved the appointment of Hans Patuwo as president director and chief…
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Apollo weighs potential US$12 billion sale of Atlas Air
Apollo Global Management is exploring a potential sale of its aviation company Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, according to sources familiar…
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S&P Global shifts Genting companies’ outlook to negative on weaker credit quality forecasts
Group capital expenditure could double in 2026, with earnings ‘unlikely’ to keep pace S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook for the…