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NGO Loses Bid To Block UK Export Of Military Equipment To Israel
The High Court in London rejected a legal challenge on Monday brought by a Palestinian rights group seeking to block the UK from supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter jets.…
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Indonesia working on new e-commerce tax rule in bid to target ‘shadow economy’
[JAKARTA] Indonesia is working on a new regulation that will require e-commerce platforms to collect and pass on sellers’ sales income in a bid to tackle the “shadow economy”, its…
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SingPost puts up 10 HDB shophouses for S$50 million in sale-and-leaseback bid
[SINGAPORE] National postal service provider Singapore Post (SingPost) has put up 10 Housing & Development Board (HDB) shophouses for sale and leaseback, The Business Times understands. These properties, distributed across…
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From Tehran To Toronto Via Turkey: An Iranian’s Bid To Flee War
Dragging two suitcases and wearing a rucksack, Homa looked exhausted after crossing the Turkish border following a long trip from Tehran where she’d been on holiday when the Israel-Iran war…
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Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
[SYDNEY] Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it at US$18.7 billion, the two firms said on Monday (Jun 16). Santos’…
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Nippon Steel shares rise after Trump approves US$14.9 billion US Steel bid
[TOKYO] Nippon Steel shares rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump approved its US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel, clearing a key hurdle in its 18-month pursuit and securing…
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Gucci owner Kering turns to Renault CEO in turnaround bid
[PARIS] Kering is set to name the chief executive officer of Renault as its next CEO, looking to an Italian manager who’s turned around the French automaker to perform a…
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Toyota chairman re-elected against backdrop of US$33 billion buyout bid
[TOYOTA CITY, Japan] Toyota Motor shareholders re-elected Akio Toyoda as chairman on Thursday (Jun 12), highlighting support among mom-and-pop investors even as the Japanese automaker’s US$33 billion buyout of a…
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Great Eastern plans to delist through higher OCBC-backed bid: Bloomberg
The offer is expected to be fair and reasonable in accordance with Singapore’s listing guidelines [SINGAPORE] Great Eastern is considering options that include a plan to delist via an offer…
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Starbucks reshuffles leadership to accelerate turnaround bid
[CHICAGO] Starbucks is reorganising part of its senior ranks, looking to speed up plans to reverse a sales slump. Mike Grams, hired last year as head of North America stores,…
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Frasers Property’s bid to privatise Frasers Hospitality Trust does nothing for offeror’s minorities
[SINGAPORE] Minority investors of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) are getting a second chance to exit their holdings by way of a privatisation offer. FHT’s sponsor Frasers Property recently proposed privatising…
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Nadal To Bid Roland Garros Farewell As Sabalenka Makes Fast Start
Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running…
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US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
[WASHINGTON] A national security panel was divided in its recommendation to President Donald Trump on Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel but most panel members believe any security risks posed…
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British Climbers Summit Everest In Record Bid
A British team of veteran ex-special forces soldiers summited Everest on Wednesday, expedition organisers said, in a bid to fly from London, climb the highest peak and return home within…
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Young Cameroonians Face Prospect Of New Bid By 92-year-old Leader
Young Cameroonian voters hoping for change in this year’s elections still face the possibility that 92-year-old President Paul Biya could announce a bid to extend his more than four decades…
