Singapore dollar hits over 5-year high against US currency as Fed says disinflation now in play
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Tesla shares take off in double digits: Elon Musk can convince the stock market: Tesla shares rise 13% in after-hours despite missed expectations ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Controversial social network: US Senate also for possible ban on TikTok: The USA is taking action against the TikTok owners with an ultimatum ...
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
- The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.
- The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
- The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Yen's slide toward 160 level could trigger action, says senior ruling party official
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The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May: The light installation will run on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays from May 5.
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US Congress gives green light: Biden: Ukraine will receive new weapons this week: After a months-long delay, the US House of Representatives voted this weekend ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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Ringgit rebounds on softer US$ after PMI data: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded in early trade Wednesday as the US dollar retreated after S&P Purchasing ...
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Trump sounds alarm on strong dollar boomeranging over Asia: The power of the dollar over weaker Asian currencies is attracting attention as the prospect of ...
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Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
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‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
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Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Nvidia is also there: Will these 2 AI stocks actually crash by up to 65% soon?: On Friday, AI stocks like Nvidia suffered a severe setback on the stock exchanges ...
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Motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry on PIE: The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
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Doritos and Oreos for Dinner? Big Junk Food Steps Up Its Push: Meanwhile, the multibillion-dollar industry is telling the anti-processed foods movement to chill ...
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Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Perth, Australia for only $172 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Perth, Australia for only $172 USD roundtrip ...
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Commentary: Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?: Flexi-work has always been more about the nature of the job than the size of the ...
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Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
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Former US President in court: The most important quotes from the opening statements in the Trump trial
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'Maybe they'll say I'm hao lian': Mark Lee on challenging himself after winning first international award for Wonderland
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Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
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Trump Blames Biden For Strong Dollar—As US Currency Reaches New High Against Japanese Yen
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/04/23/trump-blames-biden-for-strong-dollar-as-us-currency-reaches-new-high-against-japanese-yen/
Gold price falls below $2300: At the beginning of the week, precious metal prices had already come under considerable pressure. Additional burden comes from US ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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5* Pullman Miri Waterfront in Miri, Malaysia for only $47 USD per night: Stay at the 5* Pullman Miri Waterfront in Miri, Malaysia for only $47 USD per night.
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Larry Nassar case: US Department pays gymnastics abuse victims $138.7 million: US sports doctor Larry Nassar abused 265 gymnasts. The fact that he wasn't stopped ...
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Sipri study: Germany will become Europe's arms giant - and dictatorships benefit from it
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Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
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Scientists have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to take control of life remotely
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Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
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1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
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This small town in France is selling a house for 1 euro—applications are open, but there's a catch
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Non-stop from Cairo, Egypt to Madrid, Spain for only $193 USD roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Cairo, Egypt to Madrid, Spain for only $193 USD roundtrip with ...
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'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
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Crypto’s Big Party in Dubai Signals Industry’s Future Is in Asia: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Hannah Miller shares some takeaways from ...
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Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns: Canada's Competition Bureau on Tuesday said it found major competition concerns around U ...
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to London, UK for only $662 USD roundtrip: -1205
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Homelessness: US Supreme Court considers penalties for sleeping outside: An Oregon city wants to fine wild camping with $295 - a measure aimed at homeless people ...
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The US Virgin Islands to New York, USA for only $253 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from the US Virgin Islands to New York, USA for only $253 USD roundtrip with ...
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ST Explains: When, where and how to view shooting stars and supermoons in 2024: Stargazers here will be able to see two meteor showers and a supermoon in April ...
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S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving
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Tesla quarterly figures: This is what four major Wall Street companies are expecting
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Not everyone thrives in a managerial role: The role of middle managers needs rethinking.
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Paid articlePaid HK actress Charmaine Sheh makes a beeline for satay after awards show in Singapore
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Nervous and excited: S’pore students on dancing with IU during K-pop star’s concert here
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This couple bought a rundown abandoned house for $1.5 million and plan to make it their forever home: Take a look inside
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Ringgit opens slightly easier against US$ ahead of macro data: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit lost ground slightly against the US dollar as the market awaits more ...
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: This is what the new US aid package means for the course of the war
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Spain murder suspect often went overseas: The man allegedly linked to the murder of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang regularly travelled overseas for business ...
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Civilian volunteers deployed for the first time by Singapore Red Cross to help Gaza relief efforts
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Would you sell your home to retire on a cruise ship for $300k in Singapore?: Do you like cruises? Do you really really like them, to the point you can stay on ...
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Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents : The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy ...
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These villas and palaces are some of the most expensive properties in the world: While average consumers complain about the high rents in big cities ...
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New cookbook is an ode to baking with yeast and unique ‘indie’ creative impulses: Acclaimed Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan's new cookbook ...
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Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
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'She was taken in such a horrible way': Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss
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5* Centre Point Hotel Terminal21 Korat in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand for only $34 USD per night
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World Bank and IMF in Washington: Plans for a global tax on the rich: Loans are not enough to finance climate protection. For the first time ...
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Singapore Home Project Gets Few Buyers in Weekend of Tepid Sales: A private residential project in Singapore sold just three out of its 59 units put on the ...
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FTSE 100 hits new record high helped by five-month low for pound: While the FTSE 100's performance has lagged that of most peers for some time ...
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Grade A office rents expected to rise slightly this year despite increased supply
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Singapore’s Changi loses world’s best airport crown to Qatar: The race for the “world’s best airport” crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years ...
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding: The naira depreciated in its value against the United States dollar to N1 ...
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MPs’ extortion plot: Deepfakes in letters were low-quality and black-and-white, says lawmaker
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Aileen Tan on winning Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024: The actress also reveals why she almost didn’t show up for the event.
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Prime Minister-to-be Lawrence Wong on his guitar hobby, highlights Singapore brands in new video
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8 in 10 falsely believe talking about suicide can make a person take his life: SMU study
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How much should you be spending on an engagement ring in 2024? We look at the options
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Air Japan review: New budget carrier offers sushi and sake on Tokyo flights: The airline will begin direct flights from Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita International ...
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