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Tencent said to study deal for US$15 billion game developer Nexon
Tencent Holdings is studying a potential deal for Nexon, as the Chinese Internet giant looks for ways to bolster its lucrative gaming…
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Poundland: Struggling bargain chain sold for £1
Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up of the business. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it…
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Ant unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore: sources
Jack Ma-backed Ant Group’s international unit is planning to apply for stablecoin licences in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to people…
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SGX securities turnover rises 1% in May, volume down 18%
The total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) edged up 1 per cent year on year to S$26.9 billion, supported…
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US-backed aid group says Hamas killed five Palestinian staff in bus attack
The new group backed by Israel and the US for aid distribution in Gaza says Hamas attacked a bus transporting some of its Palestinian…
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British and Irish Lions: Inside Algarve training camp before Australia tour
Marcus Smith wanders over for a chat, mainly about how mutual acquaintance Danny Care is adjusting to life as a civilian. And with the…
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China stocks soar on AI, US-China trade hopes. Who are the country’s ‘Terrific Ten’ firms?
Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial…
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China stocks soar on AI, trade hopes. Which are the country’s ‘Terrific 10’ firms?
Chinese stocks have see-sawed since late last year, as investors reacted to factors ranging from government stimulus, artificial…
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Sembcorp’s renewables unit wins 50MW round-the-clock power project from Indian public sector company
Sembcorp Industries on Thursday (Jun 12) announced that its wholly owned renewables subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra was awarded a 50…
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Airbus revises up 20-year jet demand forecast despite trade tensions
Airbus revised up its forecast for airplane demand over the next 20 years on Thursday, telling investors and suppliers the air transport…
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Ananda Lewis: Former MTV VJ Dies Aged 52 after Battling Stage Four Breast Cancer after Refusing Double Mastectomy
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ and talk show host, has died at the age of 52 following a long fight with breast cancer. The heartbreaking…
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The Equity Studio Launches Platform Connecting Brands With Creative, Talent Agencies
LONDON — The Equity Studio, which invests in emerging beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands, is launching a collective of creative and…
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Shoppers Are Investing in Luxury Handbags Over Stock
In a new report, Whatnot, the live shopping marketplace, looks at how shoppers are spending on luxury goods. A Censuswide survey…
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Stoney Clover Lane and Roller Rabbit Introduce Swimwear in the Third Edition of Their Partnership
Stoney Clover Lane and Roller Rabbit are adding swimwear to the third edition of their partnership. The limited-edition capsule features…
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EXCLUSIVE: Seed Health’s New CEO Cathrin Bowtell Discusses Sprouts Launch and What’s Next for the Microbiome Company
Seed Health is headed to Sprouts. Seed Health, known for its microbiome solutions, is now available in all 450 Sprouts doors across 24…
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Grab prices and increases convertible notes offering to US$1.5 billion
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purchases, a concurrent repurchase of shares and possible acquisitions Grab announced on…
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Apac data centre boom straining power grids; reliability key to site selection: report
Surging demand in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) for data centres and other energy-intensive sectors is starting to weigh on power systems across…
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China likely to ditch low-grade coal from Indonesia due to glut
CHINA is likely to cut imports of the lowest grades of coal as a glut of the fuel makes the trade uneconomic and the government tightens…
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Meta taps top researchers from Google, Sesame for new AI lab
META Platforms has poached top engineers from multiple tech firms, including Alphabet Inc.’s Google, for a new team focused on achieving a…
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CapitaLand China Trust to divest retail property for 748 million yuan
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT), a CapitaLand Investment subsidiary, is set to raise up to 748 million yuan (S$134.9 million) through the…
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Gold prices climb as Middle East tensions rise, US inflation eases
GOLD prices rose on Thursday, as rising Middle East tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while softer-than-expected US inflation…
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‘Spookiz’ Snagged by Sony Music Labels in First Character Content Acquisition
Sony Music Labels has made its first foray into animated character content with the acquisition of full rights to “Spookiz,” the globally…
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New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree
Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur - in the collection of a Mongolian…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, TalkMed, Aspen
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 12). CapitaLand Investment…