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Thaksin Shinawatra: Thai court rules that ex-PM must serve one year in jail
Tessa WongBBC News, Asia Digital Reporter Watch: Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at court Thailand's top court has ruled that…
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Why job seekers need an AI-powered human recruiter in their corner
“I think models will be better at interviewing than people,” said Victor Lazarte, the founder of mobile games company Wildlife Studio, on…
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Why your startup needs a fractional leader
Every founder wants top-tier talent. But when your company is young, two obstacles loom. The first one is that no one knows you. The…
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VinFast plans US plant in 2028 as it seeks equity backers
The automaker expects to open another assembly plant in Indonesia’s West Java by October VinFast Auto expects to open its delayed North…
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Bollywood Bounces Back as Indian Entertainment Grapples With Streaming Stagnation, Says Ormax Chief (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian entertainment industry is experiencing a tale of two recoveries, with theatrical business showing renewed strength while…
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Nepal protests: Social media ban lifted after 19 killed in protests
Watch: Fire and tear gas as protesters clash with police in Nepal Nepal has lifted a social media ban, which sparked protests and led to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Pierre Hardy and Alexandra Golovanoff Have Created Their First Joint Handbag
PARIS — Alexandra Golovanoff, the French former television presenter turned knitwear designer, is known for her perfect cashmere sweaters.…
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How Dior Sauvage Remains the Bestselling Scent Overall
PARIS — In the ever more competitive fragrance industry jungle, Dior Sauvage men’s scent ranks first among all fragrances — masculine and…
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Timothy Han Returns With Imprint, a Fragrance Collection Inspired by Cult Classic Books
LONDON— What does literature smell like? There are probably as many answers as there are books, and the perfumer Timothy Han has a few of…
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Mandelson 'called Epstein best pal' in birthday message
Lord Mandelson called the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein his "best pal", according to a letter in an alleged "birthday book"…
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India’s RBI cut US debt, bought gold even before Trump’s tariffs
Central banks have been boosting gold purchases to reduce their risks to the US dollar as global growth becomes more uncertain India’s…
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Jon Stewart Calls Trump a ‘Make-A-Wish’ Kid as He Tackles Presidential Death Rumors: ‘Everyone Who Shows Up to His Office Makes One of His Dreams Come True’
“The Daily Show” is back after summer break, and on this week’s episode, Jon Stewart tackled the voracious rumors of Donald Trump‘s…
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GIC, SoftBank are said to weigh selling stake in fintech VNLife
The Vietnamese fintech firm has a presence in Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar and Cambodia GIC and SoftBank Vision Fund are considering…
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Beka Breaks Into Song for Radley’s New Campaign
LONDON — Radley London has tapped British singer-songwriter Beka for an ad campaign that marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s shift to…
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Singapore early-stage emerging tech startups see 14% rise in deal volume, but funds raised slip 8%
There were 56 deals in 2024, up from 49 a year ago, though funding raised dipped from US$402 million to US$371 million Singapore’s early…
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Rayner's replacement will show which way political wind is blowing
As Westminster ponders what impact last week's reshuffle might have on the direction and instincts of the government, and its capacity to…
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Asia: Most markets rise on US rate hopes, Tokyo hits record
ASIAN markets mostly rose on Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a…
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Dairy duty: Indonesia presses businesses to find a million cows
A lack of cattle means the world’s fourth-largest country by population relies mostly on milk powder imported from Australia, New Zealand…
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Leonardo DiCaprio on Being Nervous For First Day of ‘One Battle After Another,’ Taking Inspiration From ‘The Big Lebowski’ and Working With Paul Thomas Anderson: ‘I Would’ve Done Any Movie He Proposed’
Leonardo DiCaprio has been waiting to work with Paul Thomas Anderson since he famously turned down the leading role in “Boogie Nights.” So…
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Texas A&M chancellor vows disciplinary action after professor caught teaching 'gender unicorn'
Texas A&M Chancellor Glenn Hegar said Monday that the university system will take disciplinary action after an undercover video showed a…
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China derivatives fuel 36% surge in SGX trading volume to 31.8 billion units in August
Value traded up 17% to S$33 billion; SGX cites global institutions tapping into China-access derivatives to manage risk across multiple…
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MetaOptics surges 25% on Catalist trading debut
The company’s placement of 30 million shares at S$0.20 apiece has brought in S$6 million Semiconductor optics company MetaOptics’ share…
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MetaOptics closes 20% up from IPO price on Catalist trading debut
The company’s placement of 30 million shares at S$0.20 apiece has brought in S$6 million Semiconductor optics company MetaOptics’ share…
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Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate
The murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a train in North Carolina last month has sparked ongoing concerns about…