MAS chief Chia Der Jiun on crypto, AI and battling inflation
AS THE central bank of a leading global financial powerhouse, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) policy decisions can have a wide-ranging impact on the global economy and…
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Big Lots strikes deal to save stores, stop brand from closing
BANKRUPT Big Lots has struck a deal to save hundreds of stores after an earlier sale of the business fell apart, saving the chain from closing down entirely. The company said on Friday…
Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ jumps amid South Korean political turmoil
A KEY metric to gauge the interest in Bitcoin from investors in South Korea has risen this week to a four-month high, as the political turmoil in the East Asian country deepens. “Kimchi…
US: Stocks tumble at end of holiday week
WALL Street stocks stumbled Friday as major companies saw their shares fall towards the end of a holiday week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8 per cent to 42,992.21, while the…
Singapore market unlikely to repeat 2024’s high; moderate returns expected for 2025
IT HAS been “a year of two halves” for the Singapore market in 2024. While the local market remained relatively stable in the first half of this year, it saw a sharp rally in the second…
Rented In Finland Episode 4: How to Watch, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Rented In Finland episode 4 will air on tvN on Friday (December 27) at 8:40 PM KST. Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo, and Kwak Dong Yeon will shift to a new house.…
Fiji Lawmaker Fired for Misconduct After Her Explicit Video Leaks on Social Media
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed MP Lynda Tabuya as a minister after an explicit video of her circulated online. Ms Tabuya has said the private video was meant for her…
Project 7 Episode 12 (Finale): How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Project 7 episode 12 will air on JTBC on Friday (December 27) at 8:50 PM KST. The musical reality survival show will air its last episode with the top 21 contestants. The viewers are…
Where to Watch The Fiery Priest 2 Ending, Episode 12 (Finale)
The Fiery Priest 2 episode 12 will air on SBS TV on Friday (December 27) at 10:00 PM KST. The mini-series will reveal what lies ahead for Kim Hae Il, Park Kyung Sun, and Kim Hong Shik. The…
When the Phone Rings Episode 9: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Here is everything about When the Phone Rings episode 9, like the airdate, preview, spoilers, and streaming details. Source link
Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Post-CrowdStrike World
The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 sent shockwaves through the global business ecosystem, exposing widespread system failures within cloud-based security infrastructure. The incident,…
From Odisha to the World: Arun Kar's Inspiring Journey with the Nest Group of Companies
, a name synonymous with innovation and visionary leadership, hails from Odisha, India. His remarkable journey from a small town to becoming a prominent British entrepreneur and global…
Yoga is a Path to Inner Peace, Not Just Exercise: Shree Shivkrupanand Swami
A growing discussion around the true essence of yoga has emerged, with advocates emphasizing that yogasana, the physical postures often associated with yoga, is only one aspect of a…
How to Watch SEOULCon APAN Star Awards 2024 Live Online?
Several beloved K-pop artists and bands will gather in Seoul for the SEOULCon APAN Star Awards 2024. The ceremony will be held at Art Hall 1 of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) on…
Thai Influencer Dies After Drinking an Entire Bottle of Whiskey in One Go for Money
A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after accepting a drinking challenge to down a 350ml bottle of whiskey for money. As reported by Bangkok Post, Thanakarn Kanthee was seen…
The Queen Who Crowns Spoilers: Lee Hyun Wook Reveals What to Expect in Upcoming tvN Drama
With only a week left for The Queen Who Crowns' premiere, cast member Lee Hyun Wook has revealed what fans can expect to see in the upcoming tvN drama, which is set to arrive on Monday…
Thai government suffers setback in bid to influence central bank
THE Thai government’s campaign to pressure the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to cut interest rates suffered a significant setback, with the Office of the Council of State effectively ruling that…
Chinese bonds post best returns in decade with more gains seen
CHINESE government bonds are primed for their best year in a decade, with local fund managers and strategists predicting more gains for 2025. They are set to reap a 9 per cent total return…
Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt holdings to record levels. Bank Indonesia now…
Bitcoin rally fizzles as token’s record-breaking year winds down
A BITCOIN rally is fizzling in the final days of a record-breaking year for the digital asset, as investors assess the remaining impetus from president-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of the…
Nidec announces 257 billion yen unsolicited bid for Makino Milling
JAPANESE manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday (Dec 27) that it planned to launch a tender offer for Makino Milling Machine at a 42 per cent premium to Thursday’s closing share price,…
Singapore shares open higher on Friday; STI rises 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks began trading higher on Friday (Dec 27) morning following a muted showing from US equities. As at 9.02 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 22.28 points or 0.6 per cent…
Bank of Japan debated rate-hike timing, some called for near-term move, December summary shows
SOME Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move “in the near future”, a summary of opinions at the bank’s…
CSE Global unit’s US lawsuit may impact 2024 earnings
The company could not quantify the impact, since legal proceedings are in the preliminary stage TECHNOLOGY solutions provider CSE Global said on Friday (Dec 27) that its financial…