Nordic Group bags S$22.9 million worth of contracts
The bulk of it comes from contracts secured by its system integration division and its cleanroom, air and water engineering solutions division PRECISION engineering and systems integration…
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Law protecting historical holy sites under scrutiny in India
India's top court is hearing a number of petitions challenging a decades-old law that preserves the character and identity of religious places as they existed at the time of the country's…
Today's "Wordle" #1,272 answers, hints and clues for Thursday, December 12
People love playing Wordle and not only sharing their results, but also their strategies for solving the daily game. But how does your playing strategy stack up against Artificial…
"Connections" December 12: Hints and answers for game #550
Connections has continued to be a firm favorite among puzzle fans, having hit the mobile game scene over a year ago. In the wake of Wordle's phenomenal success—a game that captivated…
First Drive Review: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Transitioning iconic vehicles into the electric era has so far been difficult. Ford took heat for years for using the legendary sports car's name in the Mustang Mach-E moniker. Chevrolet…
ESR inks largest syndicated sustainability-linked loan for US$2.5 billion
HONG Kong-listed real asset manager ESR Group has secured a five-year syndicated sustainability-linked term loan and revolving credit facilities (SLL) amounting to US$2.5 billion. The move…
Outgoing House Republican: "The less" Congress does, "the better"
Outgoing U.S. House Representative Bob Good didn't mince words in his farewell speech Wednesday, saying that "the less we do, the better." The Virginia lawmaker also contended that "most…
Donald Trump announces new role for Kari Lake
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Kari Lake as his choice to lead state-funded media network Voice of America (VOA). Lake, a former TV news anchor, launched a political career as…
Gold rises for fifth day as US data lifts Fed rate-cut bets
GOLD nudged higher for a fifth straight session on Thursday (Dec 12) to hover near a more than two-week peak, supported by increased expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal…
International travel returns to 96% of 2019 levels
International tourism has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 96% of 2019 figures recorded in the first seven months of 2024. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN…
Analysts place ‘buy’ call on Oiltek on strong order book, growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel
Analysts from UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) and Lim and Tan Securities have issued a “buy” call on the vegetable and edible oil engineering process company Oiltek, in light of a strong order book…
Singapore stocks rise amid Fed rate-cut hopes; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE shares reversed earlier losses to close in the green on Thursday (Dec 12), with Asia-Pacific markets mostly in positive territory as mild inflation data from the United States…
Jimmy Butler Agent Goes Off on Shams Charania Following Trade Report
The NBA world was shaken on Dec. 10 when Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Miami Heat were "open to listening to offers" for star forward Jimmy Butler, with the six-time All-Star…
Commerzbank to assign more employees to branches in revamp
COMMERZBANK is assigning more employees to work in its branches as it seeks to boost the business its does with clients and meet ambitious new targets. As part of a new set-up that will…
Stocks to watch: Del Monte Pacific, Trek 2000 International
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 12): Del Monte Pacific: The Philippine food-and-beverage manufacturer’s net loss…
IFC, HSBC inks US$1 billion risk-sharing facility to boost trade financing in emerging markets
The two will equally share the risk on a portfolio of trade-related assets held by emerging-market banks in 20 countries THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s…
IFC, HSBC ink US$1 billion risk-sharing facility to boost trade financing in emerging markets
The two will equally share the risk on a portfolio of trade-related assets held by emerging-market banks in 20 countries THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s…
Bank of America promotes 387 employees to managing director: source
Bank of America (BOA) has promoted 387 employees to managing director roles in 2024, 16 per cent more than last year, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday (Dec 11). More…
Apple working with Broadcom to develop AI chip: report
APPLE is working with Broadcom to develop its first server chip specially designed for artificial intelligence (AI) processing, the Information reported on Wednesday (Dec 11), citing…
One of last survivors of Pearl Harbor attack dies at 100
When Bob Fernandez joined the Navy in August 1941, his innocence was forgivable. Only 17, he had grown up in San Jose and quit school after eighth grade. Quick with his hands and feet, he…
Nvidia challenge to investor suit spurned by Supreme Court
THE US Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Nvidia, leaving it to face a lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading shareholders about its reliance on crypto-mining revenue in the…
What is spondylolisthesis, the back condition that derailed Luigi Mangione's life?
What a difference a fraction of an inch can make. Having one of the 33 bones in his spine out of alignment by less than half an inch apparently diminished Luigi Mangione’s quality of life…
China is urging EV firms to invest in South Africa, official says
CHINA is encouraging its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to invest in South Africa as it seeks to broaden ties between the two nations. “We encourage the Chinese companies to consider,…
California Sen. Alex Padilla urges Biden administration to protect immigrants before Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers including California Sen. Alex Padilla are urging President Biden to take action now to protect immigrants with temporary legal statuses and work…