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Prudential commences third tranche of US$2 billion share buyback scheme
Asia-focused insurer Prudential on Tuesday (Jul 1) announced the commencement of the third and final tranche of its US$2 billion share…
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Barcelona records the hottest June in over 100 years as a heat wave grips Europe
PARIS (AP) — Barcelona has recorded its hottest month of June since records started over a century ago, Spain’s national weather service…
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I'm Swapping Out My Crewneck Tees for These 7 Rich-Looking Neckline Silhouettes
I'm not a crewneck lover—I may even hate them. Well, I hate them on me, at least. It's not to say I don't own a few and don't pin outfit…
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‘To the Ends of the Earth’ by Jeanette Spicer
Artist's bio Jeanette Spicer has received grants from The Penumbra Foundation, The New York Foundation For the Arts, The Queens Council…
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These High Street Sandals Already Sold Out Once—Now They're Back in a New Elevated Shade
The other day, I realised that I have one off-duty summer outfit I rely on more than most. It's unintentionally a blueprint I rely on when…
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Chip-design firm SkyeChip is close to a Malaysian IPO, CEO says
Malaysian semiconductor designer SkyeChip is “close” to an initial public offering after posting consecutive years of revenue and profit…
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Thought Cashmere Was for Cold Months? These Chic Fine Knit Tops Will Make You Consider it for Summer
I’m not sure if it’s symptomatic of London, but irrespective of the weather, there’s one piece of clothing I can count on spotting every…
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Havaianas Flip-Flops are the Celeb-Coded Normcore Trend of the Summer
If you’ve scrolled Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend quietly taking over your feed—and no, it’s not another…
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From banks to tech: Job cuts and layoffs for 2025
In 2025, a growing number of corporations globally have announced job cuts, as macroeconomic pressures, restructuring efforts, and…
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Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'
BEIJING (Reuters) -Car dealers in one of China's richest regions are appealing to automakers to overhaul sales strategies amid mounting…
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I Just Wore the New Clinique Nude Honey Almost Lipstick Every Day for a Week—Here's What to Know
If you've been reading the Who What Wear beauty pages for a while, you'll know that despite being a beauty director, I really speak for…
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Standard Chartered faces US$2.7 billion lawsuit over alleged role in 1MDB fraud; bank ‘emphatically rejects’ claims
Liquidators seeking to recoup misappropriated funds from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have…
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China raises quota for foreign investment, ending 13-month pause
The QDII programme allows local institutional investors who meet certain conditions to buy foreign securities, bonds, and commodities…
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Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
Alphabet’s Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big…
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Chinese automakers grab record hybrid market share in Europe
Chinese automakers continued to expand their European foothold in May, capturing the highest share ever of hybrid-car sales and the…
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Chinese money fires up Hong Kong shares
[SHANGHAI/HONG KONG] Chinese investors are piling into Hong Kong shares lured by lower valuations and the city’s strategic position in…
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Losing a baby, rescuing a child and dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war
Aged just 19, Alawia Babiker Ahmed miscarried as she was fleeing on foot the devastating war that has ravaged Sudan's western region of…
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Every Outfit I Wore Last Month: June - Julia Berolzheimer
Wiggy Kit Jacket, Follow Suit Swimsuit, Milne Watson Necklace (similar here), Loewe Sunglasses, Janessa Leone Hat (more stock here) June’s…
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UN's Guterres pledges support for Ukraine's reconstruction
UN Secretary-General António Guterres pledged support on Monday to Ukraine, which was attacked more than three years ago by Russia, for a…
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Asia: Stocks rise on trade deal hopes, Tokyo hit by tariff warning
Asian stocks rose on Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo’s Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened…
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Taylor Swift's New $3495 Dress Is Chic, But These Similar Ones Cost Way Less
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Over the last decade, Taylor Swift has released six albums, become a billionaire,…
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South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase allocations to tech startups and venture capital funds (VCs) as part of its broader…
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Sydney flights disrupted by heavy rain and winds, flood alert raised
Strong winds and heavy rain led airlines to cancel many domestic flights from Sydney on Tuesday as Australia’s weather bureau warned an…
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Stocks to watch: CDL, UMS Integration, Capital World
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 1): City Developments Ltd (CDL):…