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Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market
HYUNDAI Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday (Nov 20), pushing into a market for big family cars that global…
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Strong US dollar, Trump policies pulling the rug from under some Asian, trade-exposed economies
Affected countries will be grappling with cheaper exports to the US, and costlier US dollar-denominated imports THE US dollar has surged…
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Gold extends gains on Russia-Ukraine jitters
Gold prices inched higher on Thursday (Nov 21) for a fourth consecutive session, supported by safe-haven demand amid the intensifying…
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Social media giants face A$50 million fines under Australia ban
GLOBAL social media firms could face fines of as much as A$50 million (S$43.7 million) if they fail to enforce the Australian government’s…
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How Google spent 15 years creating a culture of concealment
IN LATE 2008, as Google faced antitrust scrutiny over an advertising deal with its rival Yahoo and confronted lawsuits involving patent,…
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Canada’s Manulife signs C$5.4 billion reinsurance deal to lower risk
CANADA’S Manulife Financial will reinsure C$5.4 billion (S$5.2 billion) of its reserves as it looks to transfer some risk from its…
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KPMG to spend US$100 million on AI partnership with Google Cloud
KPMG said on Wednesday (Nov 20) it would spend US$100 million over the next four years to bolster its enterprise artificial intelligence…
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McDonald’s readies new US value lineup to entice diners back
MCDONALD’S is launching a new US value platform in an attempt to woo budget-conscious diners. The new lineup, called McValue, includes an…
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Oil settles down on strong US supply, losses capped by Ukraine escalation
OIL prices settled lower on Wednesday (Oct 20) after US crude and petrol stocks rose by more than expected last week, but losses were…
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Why Josh Brolin Loves James Joyce
The Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin—known for his roles in films such as “No Country for Old Men,” “Dune,” and the “Avengers”…
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Maybank eyes Johor-Singapore SEZ for growth; targets 25% profit contribution from Singapore by 2027
The zone could generate a need for financing among companies – an area Maybank is eager to support THE upcoming Johor-Singapore Special…
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Data centres the standout performers among S-Reits in Q3; analysts have mixed views on the sector overall for Q4
Singapore-listed Reits report healthy operational performance, even as they face pressure from higher interest rates DATA centres turned…
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The Fantasy of Cozy Tech
At a wide desk in a bedroom somewhere sits a figure, her back facing the camera, supported by an ergonomic white office chair. Her head is…
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Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data
Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology —…
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Susan Smith: Killer Mom Denied Parole 30 Years After Drowning Her Sons and Then Spending Time in Jail Engaging In Sexual Activity with Multiple Men
A mother convicted of a notorious 1994 double murder has been denied parole after board members dismissed her insincere display of…
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Who is Altam Beezley? Hacker Exposes Shocking Testimony in Matt Gaetz Scandal, Allegations of Underage Sex and Drug Ties Revealed
A hacker has reportedly gained access to a computer file containing testimony from a woman who claims she had sex with former Florida…
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Horrifying Video Captures Moment Arkansas Doctor Roams Unclothed in Medical Office and Performs Sexual Act With Staff In Front of Other Women
A newly released surveillance video shows an Arkansas doctor engaging in inappropriate behavior at his medical office while completely…
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Eurozone banks are vulnerable to US funding squeeze: ECB
The growing dependence on US dollars and the stronger link between banks and non-banks pose risks to the eurozone’s financial system…
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Amos Group extends offer closing date to Dec 12
OFFSHORE oil and gas equipment manufacturer Amos Group on Wednesday (Nov 20) extended the deadline for shareholders to accept the offer…
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Apple makes US$100 million investment proposal for new plant in Indonesia
TECH giant Apple has made a US$100 million investment proposal to Indonesia to build a plant to manufacture accessories and components,…
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Nio’s Q3 net loss widens to 5.1 billion yuan on lower vehicle sales
CHINESE electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s net loss widened to 5.1 billion yuan (S$945.5 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30, 2024,…
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The Complex Politics of Tribal Enrollment
Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz, a former Obama Administration official, was six years old when she became, as she puts it, “a card-carrying…
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Singapore stocks fall amid mixed regional showing; STI drops 0.4%
Nikkei 225 ends 0.2% lower, while Kospi is up 0.4%; Bursa loses 0.3% and Hang Seng closes 0.2% higher SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on…
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China smartphone sales drop 9% y/y over Singles’ Day shopping festival
Apple sales fell year-over-year by double-digit percentages, Huawei’s sales increased by 7%, while Xiaomi’s sales declined by 6%. APPLE…