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Trump-backed crypto firm is planning stablecoin audit, new app
Zak Folkman, the co-founder of US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial (WLF), said on Wednesday (Jun…
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Investment firm PAG raises 3.1 billion yuan in first yuan-denominated buyout fund: sources
Asia-focused investment firm PAG has raised 3.1 billion yuan (S$553 million) at the first close of its inaugural yuan-denominated buyout…
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New Zealand-based Xero forks out over US$2.5 billion to buy US fintech firm Melio
The deal will be funded through a placement to raise US$1.2 billion, a US$400 million unsecured credit facility, among others Xero, New…
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Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro bets on AI to offset US tariff woes
The Trump administration’s policies have cast a shadow over Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, contributing to a slowdown in its…
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Former EMA board director now leads energy firm H2G; predecessor stays on amid court case
Former Energy Market Authority (EMA) board director Pek Hak Bin has been appointed chief executive of energy transition firm H2G Green, as…
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Aflac hacked: Social Security numbers, claims, and health data at risk in insurance firm cyberattack
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) was the most recent target of a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that has led a campaign against a number…
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Shipping firm Maersk temporarily pauses Haifa port calls
Container shipping company Maersk said on Friday (Jun 20) it had temporarily paused vessel calls at Israel’s Haifa port, amid the…
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Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it at US$18.7 billion, the two…
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Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Disney and Universal sued a prominent artificial intelligence start-up for copyright infringement on Wednesday, bringing Hollywood…
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Huawei chips are one generation behind US but firm is finding workarounds: CEO
Huawei Technologies’ chips are one generation behind those of US peers but the firm is finding ways to improve performance through methods…
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Peter Kwee, son and firm sued for over S$71 million over insolvency of Laguna club operator
Motoring tycoon Peter Kwee has been sued – along with his 55-year-old son Kevin and their firm Laguna Hotel Holdings – for allegedly…
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Singapore’s climate strategy stands firm amid global setbacks on emissions
As major economies scale back climate commitments and global momentum stalls, Singapore stands out for its steadfast approach to climate…
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Andrew Roberts Leaves Burberry for New Role at Global Law Firm Linklaters
LONDON – Andrew Roberts, who spent almost a decade overseeing corporate relations at Burberry, is joining the global law firm Linklaters…
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Cybersecurity firm Goldilock invests S$1.2 million, opens regional HQ in Singapore
It will hire five engineers here within the first 18 months of opening, and about 20 people over the coming three years Cybersecurity…
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Emmy Predictions: Drama Series — ‘Severance’ Holds Firm at No. 1; Can ‘Paradise’ Sneak In?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the…
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Top Thai wind power firm to fund 65 billion baht of spending with IPO
Thailand’s largest wind power producer plans to spend 65 billion baht (S$2.6 billion) to almost triple its generation capacity over the…
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Energy firm Octopus sorry for chasing Hartlebury man over 6k wrong bill
James Pearson BBC Political Reporter, Hereford & Worcester A man has accused energy firm Octopus of "relentlessly" pursuing him for almost…
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Advisory firm Glass Lewis backs Toyota chairman re-election
Akio Toyoda’s position at the automaker has come under scrutiny over governance concerns Advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended…
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Foxconn among potential bidders for Singapore chip assembly firm UTAC in US$3 billion deal: sources
Taiwan’s Foxconn is among potential bidders for the Singaporean semiconductor assembly and testing business UTAC Holdings in a deal that…
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Ina Treciokas, After Slate PR’s Wind-Down, Launches Talent and Brand Consulting Firm Ingenuity Group in Partnership With DKC
Longtime PR pro Ina Treciokas has unveiled her next venture: Ingenuity Group, a talent and brand consultancy, launching in partnership…
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MNTN IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as Ryan Reynolds-linked ad-tech firm debuts on NYSE
MNTN Inc, the advertising technology company that counts Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds as its chief creative officer, is expected to make…
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LVMH-backed Biotech Firm Sparxell Secures 1.9M Euros in Funding
LONDON— Sparxell, a Cambridge-based plant-based colorant start-up, has secured 1.9 million euros in funding from the European Innovation…
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Singapore-based biotech firm Nuevocor raises US$45 million in Series B round
Biotechnology company Nuevocor announced on Wednesday (May 7) that it completed a US$45 million Series B funding round from new and…
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Why a US-listed video game firm is paying a premium for a Singapore-based tech products distributor
For over 30 years, one little-known wholesaler and distributor of technology products – including IT accessories, gaming components and…