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Singapore shares in the black on Tuesday; STI rises 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares ended Tuesday (Jan 7) in positive territory, even as overseas markets closed mixed. The benchmark Straits Times Index…
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Aubrey Plaza breaks silence on husband Jeff Baena's tragic death
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Aubrey Plaza has publicly addressed the tragic death of her husband…
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Bridgewater cuts 7% of staff in effort to remain ‘nimble’
BRIDGEWATER Associates dismissed 7 per cent of its workforce on Monday (Jan 6) as the world’s biggest hedge fund seeks to remain lean and…
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The downfall of Hin Leong over 4 years
ONCE a giant in Singapore’s oil trading industry, the collapse of Hin Leong Trading (HLT) unveiled a web of fraud, forgery and financial…
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The unravelling of Hin Leong and OK Lim’s fall from grace
ONCE a giant in Singapore’s oil trading industry, the collapse of Hin Leong Trading (HLT) exposed a web of fraud, forgery and financial…
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McDonald’s rolls back some diversity practices in head office
MCDONALD’S is retiring its goal for diversity in corporate leadership and shifting away from some diversity practices, citing a “shifting…
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TikTok ban thrusts Apple, Google into US-China geopolitical fray
TIKTOK creators are posting videos promoting ways to get around a looming shutdown of the app in the US, which could spell trouble for…
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Are schools closed tomorrow? Map shows snow alerts across the country
Schools in several states announced closures ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow, ice and sleet across the United…
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Dana White, U.F.C. Head, Joins Meta’s Board
In recent years, Mr. White and Mr. Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, have bonded over their passion for professional fighting,…
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Stocks to watch: Straits Trading
THE following company saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Tuesday (Jan 7): The Straits Trading Company: The…
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Google to bring Gemini AI to TV sets running its software
ALPHABET’s consumer team will give TV sets running its Google TV operating system an artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade by adding Gemini…
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Explosive device kills 2 at a school in Nigeria's capital city, police say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An improvised explosive device detonated at a school on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital Monday, killing two…
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Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in bid to make PCs cool again
DELL Technologies is re-branding its personal computers (PCs) in a manner reminiscent of Apple’s naming conventions in an effort by the…
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Insurance company changes anesthesia coverage: Who it impacts
Medical Mutual has changed its reimbursement policy regarding anesthesia coverage just weeks after United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
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Opec output dips in December as UAE improves delivery of cuts
ORGANIZATION of Petroleum Exporting Countries ‘s (Opec) crude production dipped last month as the United Arab Emirates stepped up…
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Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans’ daily lives. “One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices,…
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Oil prices ease as weak economic data offsets higher US winter storm heating demand
OIL prices eased in volatile trade on Monday (Jan 6) as some bearish economic news from the United States and Germany offset bullish…
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Europe: Shares rev up as auto sector jumps on report of softer US tariffs
EUROPEAN markets closed higher on Monday (Jan 6), as investor optimism was fuelled by a report suggesting that US tariffs might be less…
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Former PSA chairman and veteran banker Fock Siew Wah dies, aged 84
FORMER PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah, who steered the port operator for over 13 years and grew its global footprint, died on…
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Vin Diesel's 2-word shoutout to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson amid feud
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Vin Diesel has had an ongoing feud with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson…
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Marco Rubio’s New Spokesperson Really Doesn’t Like Him
Incoming State Department spokesperson and Fox News host Tammy Bruce has spent years insulting her new boss Marco Rubio. Politico reported…
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Intel says new laptop chips will extend computer battery life
INTEL, which has been fending off mounting competition in notebook processors, says a new range of chips will help enable the longest…
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Republicans Have No Clue How They’re Going to Pass Trump’s Agenda
“Earlier that day, President Trump held a rally, where supporters walked to the Capitol to peacefully protest the certification of the…
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Qualcomm’s new chips will bring AI to US$600 personal computers
QUALCOMM introduced new chips designed to power personal computers (PCs) capable of running the latest artificial intelligence (AI)…