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The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
[NEW YORK] The race for artificial intelligence (AI) and surging defence spending are set to intensify a projected shortage of copper as producers struggle to expand, according to a new…
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Supermarkets, health-and-beauty retailers set to perform in 2026, DBS says, naming top picks
[SINGAPORE] Supermarkets and health-and-beauty retailers are set to perform well in 2026 as Singapore consumption shifts away from discretionary items, while lower commodity costs will boost food producers, said DBS…
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Japan’s corporate debt sales set for another banner year in 2026
The country’s record debt sales coincide with strong issuance of dollar bonds by Asia borrowers [TOKYO] Bankers expect another blockbuster year for sales of yen-denominated corporate debt from Japanese companies…
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Ley Choon’s mainboard bid set to be a price catalyst
[SINGAPORE] In January 2025, I wrote that Ley Choon Group might be a stock to watch, as the provider of underground utilities infrastructure construction and road works services had repaired…
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Who Is María Corina Machado? Nobel Peace Prize Winner Set to Become Venezuela’s New President after Trump Captured Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, now appears ready to step in and lead the country following the removal of President Nicolás…
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Fintech Set to Lead Startup Investment Activity in Latin America in 2026: Report
Startup investment in Latin America is expected to rebound in 2026, with fintech firms poised to attract the largest share of new capital after several years of subdued funding, according…
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Vietnam’s Agro-Exports Defy Global Headwinds, Set New Records in 2025
Vietnam’s agricultural exports delivered a strong performance in 2025, achieving record revenues despite a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, retaliatory tariffs from the United States and…
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Crowd Lu Set to Make Singapore Indoor Stadium Debut with ‘HeartBreakFast’ Concert
From a modest performance at a Toast Box outlet in 2008 to headlining some of Singapore’s most prominent venues, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Crowd Lu has steadily built a strong following in…
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Alibaba, Abu Dhabi set to invest in AI startup MiniMax’s US$600 million IPO
CHINESE artificial intelligence (AI) startup MiniMax has secured Alibaba and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as key backers in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, said people…
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Vietnam’s Tra Fish Exports Set to Near $2.2B in 2025 as Brazil Emerges as Key Growth Market
Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports are projected to approach US$2.2 billion in 2025, reflecting steady expansion in several major markets, delegates heard at a conference reviewing the industry’s performance this…
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Indonesia set to revamp benchmark rates for money market
Institutions use Jibor to determine interest rates for bank deposits, swaps and consumer loans, among other things [JAKARTA] Indonesia is set to phase out a key money-market benchmark this week,…
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Boots, Bags, and Furniture Prices Set to Jump 22%
From sofas to stilettos, tariffs and a shrinking US cattle herd are creating a perfect storm that will hit your shopping basket. That leather sofa you have been eyeing, the…
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Software Company Servicenow is Set to Acquire Armis for $7.75 Billion in 2026
ServiceNow is set to acquire Armis in a $7.75 billion (£5.74 billion) cash deal. On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, the software company announced the acquisition deal where their official website…
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Singapore Police Warn of Pokémon Trading Card Pre-Order Scams Ahead of 2026 Set Launch
With the launch of new Pokémon trading card sets on the horizon, including the highly anticipated Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes in January 2026, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have…
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TikTok US Operations Set to Spin Off Under Deal With Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX
TikTok is moving closer to staying online in the United States after reaching a major deal to separate its US business from its China-based parent company, ByteDance. The plan, backed…
