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Israeli Cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan for Gaza City occupation
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China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China’s top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) said on Friday (Aug 8) US tariff policy had not led to a…
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'00s Handbag Trends Were Elite—5 Chic Styles I'm Suddenly Seeing Everywhere Again
With structured workwear-style bags spotted on the spring/summer 2025 runways at Bottega Veneta, boho fringed versions at Alexander…
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Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
DARD Chartered said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in…
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Indonesia’s benchmark yield falls to lowest in almost two years
Emerging Asian sovereign bonds have rallied this year as global funds diversified their investments away from US dollar assets Indonesia’s…
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8 Autumn/Winter 2025 Beauty Trends That Are Guaranteed to Infiltrate Our Routines Next Season
As a beauty director, thinking about autumn/winter 2025 beauty trends during fashion month in February never feels quite right. Unlike my…
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Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing…
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Israel Prison Service track down two inmates who escaped jail, to continue serving sentence
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Cart Confidential Vol. 22 - Julia Berolzheimer
As we move into August, the shift is subtle but real. The sun is still high, but my cart is filling with finds that offer staying power:…
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Over 30 companies in IPO pipeline: SGX
More than 30 companies are currently in the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) initial public offering (IPO) pipeline, according to the group’s…
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Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
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China’s tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent spook a generation of workers with job cuts
FOR years, a job at one of China’s technology behemoths was a golden ticket for the country’s ambitious youth. Now, a wave of downsizing…
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Blackstone makes first hire for Japan private credit origination
The Japanese market has become a vital source of money for private credit funds, as investors from high-net-worth individuals to insurers…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief at Shangri-La Asia is only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins across…
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Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Aug 7) aimed at eliminating practices by banks and their regulators that…
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Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City: Report
Israel’s security cabinet has approved Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, located in the north of…
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Wealth firms are preparing richest Australians for pension tax fallout
A looming pensions tax on rich Australians is sparking a flurry of behind-the-scenes planning by the nation’s wealth managers, who say…
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BOJ debated chance of resuming rate hike, July summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflationary pressures and one signaled the chance of resuming interest rate increases…
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STI, semiconductor stocks fall, as Genting, Sembcorp, SGX decline
Shares of some Straits Times Index (STI) constituents and semiconductor firms fell on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings reports as…
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GM to buy EV batteries from China’s CATL for low-cost Bolt EV
The Chinese company is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers and a major supplier of LFP batteries to the auto industry General…
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45 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 3, Episode 11
You’d think that knowing our days with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, Lisa, Anthony, et al are numbered would make me an easier…
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Gold futures hit record high after US tariff report
Gold futures jumped to a fresh high on Friday (Aug 8) following a report that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo…
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DBS shares jump 2.5%, cross S$50 mark
DBS shares surpassed the S$50 mark in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), a day after it reached that record level following news of its…
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Australian authorities file proceedings against Singtel’s Optus, allege cyberattack-linked breaches
Telco’s unit says it is unable to determine the quantum of any penalties, which the Australian federal court will determine The Australian…