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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…
Culture
New ‘Jackass’ Movie Coming to Theaters in June
Not even a bull-induced brain hemorrhage and broken ribs can stop Johnny Knoxville. A brand new “Jackass” movie will be released wide in…
Business
‘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…
Fashion
Dior Goes on Tour, and the First Stop Is Selfridges
LONDON — The British capital may be icy cold with steely skies but the forecast is for a warm burst of color at the junction of Oxford and…
Fashion
Loewe Goes Big, With Green Tiles Galore, for Ginza Flagship
With its corner location and thousands of muddy green ceramic tiles glistening on its facade, it’s impossible to miss the world’s second…
Fashion
What to Watch: Gucci’s New Managerial Organization
In just three months Gucci president and chief executive officer Francesca Bellettini has been reshaping and reinforcing the company’s…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Mouna Ayoub Is Auctioning Off Her Dior Couture
After John Galliano paraded a Christian Dior haute couture show inspired by Paris‘ homeless population back in 2000, riot police were…
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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils Character Raya in Birthday Reveal
Marking Yash‘s birthday, the filmmakers behind “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” have released a character introduction video presenting…
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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
Watch: Police chief describes how Minneapolis shooting unfolded A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in the city of…
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Trump’s bid to block corporate homebuying blindsides Wall Street
Most of the major institutional landlords have sharply curtailed purchases since the middle of 2022 The time of the corporate landlord as…
Business
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…
Business
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…
Culture
‘The Pitt’ Renewed for Season 3
HBO‘s “The Pitt” has been renewed for a third season. HBO CEO Casey Bloys made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 7, during “The Pitt”…
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Violent clashes reported as Iran protests spread to more areas
Footage shows protesters march in the streets of Aligudarz There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security…
Business
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…
Business
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…
Business
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…