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China’s tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent spook a generation of workers with job cuts
FOR years, a job at one of China’s technology behemoths was a golden ticket for the country’s ambitious youth. Now, a wave of downsizing…
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Blackstone makes first hire for Japan private credit origination
The Japanese market has become a vital source of money for private credit funds, as investors from high-net-worth individuals to insurers…
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Crocs shares plummet as US shoppers rein in spending
Shares of American footwear firm Crocs have plunged nearly 30% after it warned of a drop in sales as US shoppers rein in their spending.…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
Kuok Hui Kwong’s appointment as the new chief at Shangri-La Asia is only the latest in a string of women taking over the reins across…
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Mandalorian actress Gina Carano settles with Disney over firing
Actress Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after she was fired from Star Wars franchise spin-off The…
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Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Aug 7) aimed at eliminating practices by banks and their regulators that…
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Wealth firms are preparing richest Australians for pension tax fallout
A looming pensions tax on rich Australians is sparking a flurry of behind-the-scenes planning by the nation’s wealth managers, who say…
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BOJ debated chance of resuming rate hike, July summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflationary pressures and one signaled the chance of resuming interest rate increases…
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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
The US has doubled a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50m (£37.2m), accusing him of…
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STI stocks fall, as SIA, Genting, OCBC tumble
Shares of several Straits Times Index (STI) constituents fell in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings and amid tariffs…
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STI, semiconductor stocks fall, as Genting, Sembcorp, SGX decline
Shares of some Straits Times Index (STI) constituents and semiconductor firms fell on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings reports as…
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GM to buy EV batteries from China’s CATL for low-cost Bolt EV
The Chinese company is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers and a major supplier of LFP batteries to the auto industry General…
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Aruba Tops Expedia’s Inaugural ‘Island Hot List’ As Most Popular Island Travel Destination for 2025
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Gold futures hit record high after US tariff report
Gold futures jumped to a fresh high on Friday (Aug 8) following a report that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo…
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Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing bid to stay
An Australian politician and convicted rapist has resigned from parliament moments before he was to be kicked out, after losing a legal…
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DBS shares jump 2.5%, cross S$50 mark
DBS shares surpassed the S$50 mark in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), a day after it reached that record level following news of its…
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Inside ‘Terrestrial,’ the Twisty Fantasia Crowd Pleaser That May or May Not Be an Alien Fever Dream
Steve Pink‘s latest film, the twisty thriller “Terrestrial,” might not seem to have a lot in common with his biggest hit, the raucous 2010…
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Australian authorities file proceedings against Singtel’s Optus, allege cyberattack-linked breaches
Telco’s unit says it does not know the quantum of penalties that will be imposed, as that will be for the federal court to determine The…
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Nextdoor cuts 12% of workforce in quest for profitability
Nextdoor Holdings, the neighbourhood social networking company, is eliminating 12 per cent of its workforce, part of a broader effort by…
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Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Genting, Sembcorp, Singapore Land, Riverstone, Daiwa, BHG Retail
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 8): UOB: Trade loans are expected…
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Daiwa House Logistics Trust H1 DPU drops 8.6% to S$0.0224
The manager of Daiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT) on Friday (Aug 8) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0224 for its first half…
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Paramount closes US$8 billion merger with Skydance after settling ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit
Paramount Global and Skydance Media completed their US$8.4 billion merger on Thursday (Aug 7), capping a drawn-out deal process marked by…
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Profits over people and microplastics in every meal?
For decades, the plastic crisis has always felt far away, whether through time or across distance. But unfortunately, we’re no longer…