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HKMA cuts interest rate, tracking US Fed move
Hong Kong interest rates could remain at relatively high levels for some time, says chief executive THE Hong Kong Monetary Authority…
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Malaysian Resources exits high-speed rail bid, Berjaya says
MALAYSIAN Resources has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between…
Business
Battery-maker CATL considers Hong Kong listing to raise US$5 billion
CONTEMPORARY Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least US$5 billion,…
Fashion
Japan brokerages boost pay, perks for retirement-age staff
JAPAN’S biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain…
Business
Gold at one-month low after Fed flags slower rate cut pace next year
GOLD prices languished near a one-month low on Thursday (Dec 19) after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would slow the pace of its…
Business
Bank of England set to skip rate cut as stagflation looms
THE Bank of England (BOE) is likely to warn of only gradual interest-rate cuts in 2025, ending the year with a cautious message to…
Business
US backs off effort to recall about 50 million airbag parts
US AUTO safety regulators backed down from forcing a recall of about 50 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash,…
Business
Stocks to watch: Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following company saw developments that may affect the trading of its securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Asia-Pacific Strategic…
Business
Stocks to watch: Yeo Hiap Seng, Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Yeo Hiap Seng: The beverage…
News
Apple halts effort to build iPhone hardware subscription service
APPLE has halted work on a project to build an iPhone hardware subscription service, according to sources familiar with the matter,…
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
THE US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok’s appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online…
Business
Barclays annual bonuses expected to increase as much as 20%
BARCLAYS is set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20 per cent in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and…
Culture
The “Nickel Boys” Director RaMell Ross on Making the Most Haunting Scene
RaMell Ross walks us through a pivotal scene in his début fiction feature, “Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of the novel by Colson Whitehead.…
Business
Luca Guadagnino’s Fascination with the Bourgeoisie
Though perhaps best known for their portrayals of desire, Luca Guadagnino’s character-driven dramas, from “Challengers” to “Call Me by…
Business
Return of the Reits? Singapore’s IPO scene set to come alive after subdued year
However, industry watchers remain cautious amid the return of Donald Trump as his policies may keep inflation up, slowing the pace of rate…
Business
All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
Fashion
Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical…
Business
Natalie Rupnow: Did Wisconsin School Shooter Post Chilling Selfie of Attack from Bathroom Making 'Ok' Gesture Wearing Doc Marten Boots?
Madison's police chief has said that investigators are examining potential social media posts made by Wisconsin school shooter Natalie…
Business
US: Wall Street opens little changed as markets brace for Fed
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat Wednesday (Dec 18), as investors turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision…
Business
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments looks to manage two airports in Timor-Leste
This marks company’s potential entry into aviation infrastructure sector; proposed diversification will require approval of shareholders…
Business
Asia-Pacific bankers expect their 2025 bonuses to jump 52.3%: survey
FINANCIAL service professionals in Asia-Pacific are one of the most optimistic about their bonuses in 2025, with expectations that it will…
News
Drug Offender Charged with Kicking, Punching and Spitting at Cops During Arrest in Clementi
A 33-year-old drug offender was charged on Wednesday for kicking two police officers and spitting at a third copy during his arrest on…
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More Bad News for NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space as Space Agency Announces Further Delay in Rescue Mission
The two stranded NASA astronauts have received further disappointing news, as their space mission has been extended once again, with their…
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Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow's Christian School Known for Its Staunchly Conservative Views and Does Not Believe in Evolution
The Wisconsin Christian school where a teenage girl carried out a deadly shooting spree is known for its staunchly conservative views,…