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Exclusive-BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Vietnam Techcombank stake, sources say
HONG KONG/HANOI, Aug 26 : France’s BNP Paribas and South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank are in separate talks to acquire at least a 15 per cent stake in Vietnam’s Techcombank as strategic investors, in a deal that could be worth $2 billion, two sources said.The potential deal, which has not been reported previously,
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Commentary: NDR 2026 – if Singapore can plan 50 years ahead for infrastructure, can it do the same for nature?
Long-term plans for Singapore’s western islands offer something precious: time to get it right, says NUS’ Melissa Low.
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SoftBank mulls up to $20 billion bond sale for OpenAI financing, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 26 : Japan’s SoftBank is in talks with investment banks about a potential $10 billion to $20 billion bond offering to help refinance a loan for its investment in OpenAI, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.SoftBank did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment. Reuters could not immedia
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India police clash with protesters over jobs and exam transparency
The protests, which began last week over unemployment, later included demands for education reforms and fairer exams.
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Chinese vacuum maker Dreame winds down carmaking project, state media reports
BEIJING, Aug 26 : Chinese vacuum cleaner maker Dreame is winding down its electric-vehicle venture, which it launched with considerable fanfare in August 2025 with the stated goal of building “the world’s fastest car”, according to Chinese media reports.The reported wind-down represents a dramatic reversal fo
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South Korea’s Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for greater police accountability after public outrage over the handling of a series of missing-person cases on Jeju island, as reforms are set to give the force a bigger role in criminal investigations.”Police are likely to wield the greatest power among sta
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Chinese humanoid robot sets new 100m sprint record at Beijing Games
The new 8.86-second sprint mark beat the previous robot record of 9.39 seconds. It’s also faster than Jamaican Usain Bolt’s 100m world record time of 9.58 seconds.
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Disney Adventure adds Langkawi as a day visit on select four-night cruises from Dec 31
Under the new itinerary, these select sailings from Singapore will include a visit to Langkawi on Day 3. Guests can either explore Langkawi independently or book shore excursions, known as Port Adventures, through Disney Cruise Line.
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Figure skating-Olympic champion Liu to sit out 2026-27 season
Aug 26 : Olympic gold medallist Alysa Liu said on Tuesday she will sit out the upcoming season to fine-tune her technique but reassured fans she would return to the sport.Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic gold in women’s singles at this year’s Milano Cortina Games, where she al
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Record number of Japanese in Premier League
Ten players from Japan were registered with top-tier English teams when the campaign kicked off last weekend, and more are potentially on the way before the transfer window closes.
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