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New food allergies: Pine nuts can make the list, say experts
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Allergic reactions to foods such as pine nuts and goat's milk happen frequently enough…
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Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. “The…
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in August, matching forecast
China kept benchmark lending rates in August unchanged for the third consecutive month on Wednesday (Aug 20), in line with market…
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The next unicorn might not hire anyone
A decade ago, startups often equated success with rapid headcount growth. The formula was simple: build a product, raise a round, hire…
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Grab system glitch pushes Singapore ride-hailing fares to S$1,000
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or…
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Grab system glitch pushes some fares past S$1,000; company says full refunds made on ‘misconfigured fee’
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or…
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Edward Berger, Claire Denis, James Vanderbilt Join San Sebastian Main Competition Lineup
Edward Berger’s “Ballad of a Small Player,” Claire Denis’ “The Fence” and James Vanderbilt’s “Nuremberg,” are set to play in main…
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US deportations: Trump strikes deals with Honduras and Uganda
The US has reached bilateral deportation agreements with Honduras and Uganda as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration, according…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head testifies she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications at Hyflux agreed with the lawyer of Olivia Lum – who founded the water treatment company and…
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Hyflux’s ex-communications head says she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications and investor relations at Hyflux who took the stand on Wednesday (Aug 20) said she was not…
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Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu
Shares of Chinese pop toy maker Pop Mart International Group rose to a record on Wednesday (Aug 20), after founder and chief executive…
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Apollo seeks to double India assets to US$4 billion in credit boom
Apollo Global Management plans to double its assets under management in India to US$4 billion over the next three years, as it looks to…
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Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students are nervously waiting for their results this week - and for some,…
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Hong Kong exchange’s first-half profit jumps nearly 40% to record
Analysts say the surge in the benchmark index has been driven by foreign investors’ return to buying Chinese stocks Hong Kong’s stock…
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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'
The Kremlin has played down talk of an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, as…
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China set to tackle petrochemicals overcapacity with overhaul
The Chinese government is set to launch a sweeping overhaul of its petrochemicals and oil refining sector, phasing out smaller facilities…
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Taylor Fritz Stars in Boss Fall Campaign for First Time
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Taylor Fritz. The number-one ranked U.S. tennis player just lost his last two matches: the National…
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Tiffany & Co. Returns to U.S. Open With Reimagined Immersive Pop-Up
Tiffany & Co. has pulled back the curtain on its 2025 immersive pop-up at the U.S. Open. This marks the third year the LVMH Moët Hennessy…
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Donna Karan New York Extends Licensing Agreement With The Jewelry Group for Donna Karan New York Jewelry Collection
Donna Karan New York continues to expand its universe since its relaunch with the introduction of its first dedicated fashion jewelry…
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Michael Kors Fall 2025 Campaign Features Brand Ambassadors Suki Waterhouse and Logan Lerman
Michael Kors has unveiled its fall 2025 campaign featuring brand ambassadors Suki Waterhouse and Logan Lerman, who were photographed by…
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Following Her Own Cancer Diagnosis, Beauty Veteran Carly Guerra Is Building a Breast Care Brand
Following a breast cancer diagnosis in May 2022, beauty industry veteran Carly Guerra began scouring the internet for supportive topical…
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China’s rare-earth magnet exports to US hit six-month high after trade deal
The Asian nation put export controls on the components, weaponising the nation’s 90% grip on global production to squeeze American…
Fashion
Is the silver squeeze about to get worse?
Silver is flashing red hot signs of a supply squeeze with prices climbing back towards multi-year highs as surging borrowing costs,…
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Asia: Markets dip after US tech slide
Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday (Aug 20) morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of…