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Samsung Elec to convene board meeting Friday to discuss shareholder return plan, says source
SEOUL, Aug 21 : Samsung Electronics plans to hold a board meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss a new shareholder return package, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, after media reports said the plan could be worth more than $70 billion. The source did not give details, but said it could be a…
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Japan executes pachinko parlour arsonist
The man doused a pachinko parlour near his home in Osaka with petrol and set it on fire, killing four customers and one employee.
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Pogacar out to complete Grand Tour hat-trick with Vuelta win
Aug 21 : Tadej Pogacar wants to fulfil a “big dream” by adding a Vuelta a Espana title to his trophy cabinet when he returns to the race for the first time since 2019.The Vuelta remains the only Grand Tour still not won by 27-year-old, who claimed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title last…
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UN holds second informal poll for next leader
UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s most powerful body, the Security Council, meets on Friday (Aug 21) to hold another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to lead the embattled organisation.Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month’s first informal vote, in which
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Hussey considering batting coaching role with England for Ashes series
SYDNEY, Aug 21 : Former Australia test stalwart Mike Hussey said he would consider a role helping England with their batting for next year’s Ashes series after an “off-the-cuff” approach from Stephen Fleming.Fleming, who took over as England coach from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum in July, has played
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Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month
A Qantas Airbus A321 preparing to depart to the Gold Coast braked to avoid another Qantas aircraft, a Boeing 737, that had arrived from Melbourne on Tuesday (Aug 18).
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Employee of town council managing agent charged with corruption offences
Phua Gim Chuan, a senior project manager at EM Services, is accused of obtaining S$220,000 in bribes linked to contract proposals involving several town councils.
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Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?
Hidden has lauched A Studio In Red, an official Sherlock Holmes adventure across Bugis Street, Bugis Junction and Bugis+ that combines real-world exploration, puzzle solving, and exploration in 90 minutes.
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This former teacher started a Chinese-Muslim beef roti business in Singapore with cooks from his hometown
The two Ameen Roti shops – a 15-seater at Haji Lane and a takeaway stall at Century Square – draw long queues.
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Asian markets extend rally as traders assess US Treasuries pledge
HONG KONG: Asian stocks edged higher on Friday (Aug 21) as investors assessed the US Treasury’s move to push down long-term bond yields, while analysts warned that alone would not be enough to keep borrowing costs from spiking.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s pledge that he had more tools to provide support
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