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Sound of 2026: Rap polymath Jim Legxacy is the runner-up
Mark SavageMusic correspondent In a very short time, Jim Legxacy has risen "from poverty to pop star". That's his own description,…
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The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
The race for artificial intelligence (AI) and surging defence spending are set to intensify a projected shortage of copper as producers…
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‘No further action’ by CPIB against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman The Corrupt Practices…
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What to Watch: M&A Surprises Can’t Be Ruled Out for the Footwear Sector in 2026
The sector could see a surprise or two on the mergers and acquisitions front in 2026. That surprise in 2025 came from the $9 billion…
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What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other stocks favored…
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Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region Ride-hailing…
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Young Singaporeans still prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance products: survey
Young adults in Singapore continue to favour human advisers over digital tools when it comes to insurance decisions, even as the…
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Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential Young adults…
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JD.com weighs raising 10 billion yuan in debut dim sum bond sale
Dim sum bonds are attractive to some Chinese tech firms because of their lower financing costs JD.COM is considering its first dim sum…
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‘Steepest discount’: Analysts bullish on office picks after S-Reits’ best run since 2019
Office S-Reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class Rate cuts and solid property…
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Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
Chinese tea chain Chagee Holdings is considering a listing in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter, joining a rush of…
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India’s central bank intervenes again to support rupee, traders say
The Indian central bank was seen back in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, selling dollars through state-run banks to reinforce…
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Australia central banker says inflation rate still too high
A top Australian central banker said on Thursday (Jan 8) that a slowdown in consumer price inflation for November was “helpful”, but…
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Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up
The trio’s performance will help gauge whether Hong Kong can extend last year’s IPO resurgence Three Chinese technology firms debuted…
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Gold, precious metals rise as softer US jobs data boost Fed rate cut bets
Gold and other precious metals rose on Thursday (Jan 8) after US private payroll data showed job openings fell to a 14-month low in…
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US oil companies say they need guarantees to invest in Venezuela: FT
US OIL companies want “serious guarantees” from Washington before they make large investments in Venezuela, as President Donald Trump…
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Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots…
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Asia bankers fear US scrutiny of loans involving chips, China
The backlash against US capital flowing into an AI ecosystem linked to Chinese firms can be swift SOME bankers in Asia are starting to…
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Supermarkets, health-and-beauty retailers set to perform in 2026, DBS says, naming top picks
Supermarkets and health-and-beauty retailers are set to perform well in 2026 as Singapore consumption shifts away from discretionary…
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GCSE results will be available online this summer
GCSE students across England will be able to view their exams results on their phones for the first time in August. An "education record"…
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HSBC veteran James Cheo to join UBS in senior Apac role
Cheo will be based in Singapore and report directly to Tan Min Lan, head of CIO Apac Banking veteran James Cheo will join UBS from HSBC in…
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Australia’s goods trade surplus shrinks to A$2.9 billion in November
Australia’s surplus on goods trade narrowed sharply in November as shipments of iron ore fell back, data showed on Thursday, while imports…
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People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Slimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds…
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Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI…