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Japan’s Nikkei slides into correction zone on tech selloff, Middle East conflict
TOKYO, July 17 : Japan’s Nikkei tumbled into correction territory on Friday, as a global rout in chipmakers and an escalation in the Middle East conflict prompted investors to shun risk assets.The benchmark Nikkei 225 sank 4.03 per cent to close lower at 64,141.12, after falling as much as 6.18 per cent. The
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Andy Burnham to be made UK Labour leader on way to becoming prime minister
The special conference marks the final step before Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire after more than 14 years of service
Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair will be Singapore’s 5th Chief Justice.
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Singapore cancels work permits of 2 Bangladeshis over extremist posts on social media
Investigations by the Internal Security Department so far have not indicated that either man had plans to carry out a terrorist attack or had been involved in terrorism activities in Singapore.
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Autopsies find most Bangkok fire victims died from smoke inhalation
Autopsies found that 27 victims died from carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning after inhaling smoke.
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Tourist guides adapt as AI and social media reshape how visitors explore Singapore
As more travellers take charge of their own itineraries, tourist guides are shifting away from traditional coach tours towards personalised experiences.
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Singapore may block under-18s from social media platforms that fail child safety standards: Josephine Teo
However, the minister said restricting access remains a last resort rather than the government’s starting point.
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Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say
HONG KONG, July 17 : Shein has won approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee for an IPO, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, bringing the fast-fashion retailer closer to its much-awaited stock market debut in the Asian financial hub.The IPO would be one of Hong Kong’s
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Network School founder says immigration probe at tech commune is a risk to Malaysia’s tech ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 : U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan said an immigration check at a “digital nomad” community in Malaysia based on anonymous social media claims of law violations that proved unfounded could be a risk to Malaysia’s plans to be a global tech hub.On Wednesday, the Immigration Department said
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Seven & i shares jump 3% on Zabka stake talks in Europe push
TOKYO, July 17 : Shares in Seven & i rose 3 per cent in Tokyo on Friday as the Japanese retailer said it was in talks to buy a stake in Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group as it seeks new growth drivers following investor pressure over weak earnings. The 7-Eleven owner is considering acquiring…
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