NIBC agrees to Blackstone’s reduced takeover offer

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NIBC has agreed to a proposed takeover by Blackstone , the Dutch bank said on Monday, despite the U.S. private equity firm lowering its bid...

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Smartphone shipments in China fall 16per cent in June: government data

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Smartphone shipments in China fell 16per cent in June compared with a year earlier, according to government data released on Tuesday. [caption id="attachment_5463" align="alignnone" width="941"]...

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Life after Zoom: Corporate travel agents plot safe return to business travel

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5370" align="alignnone" width="976"] FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks are seen at Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, China...

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma sells US$9.6 billion worth shares, stake dips to 4.8per cent: filing

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founder Jack Ma has cut his stake in the company over the past year to 4.8per cent from 6.4per cent, cashing...

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Football: Injured Ake set to miss Bournemouth’s last three games

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5487" align="alignnone" width="936"] FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v AFC Bournemouth - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - Sep 20,...

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Formula 1: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5476" align="alignnone" width="920"] Formula One F1 - Steiermark Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria - July 12, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton...

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Singapore says blockchain payments project ready for commercial rollout

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5373" align="alignnone" width="943"] FILE PHOTO: An executive prepares to take the stage during the annual Temasek Review in Singapore. [/caption] SINGAPORE: Singapore has developed...

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Spain holds first regional elections since COVID-19 pandemic began

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5351" align="alignnone" width="946"] Basque premier Inigo Urkullu votes during the Basque regional elections, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Durango, Spain July 12,...

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Business News

Oil slips as traders eye supply cut easing at OPEC meeting

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5403" align="alignnone" width="943"] FILE PHOTO: Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2019. [/caption] SINGAPORE: Oil slipped in early Asian...

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Australian pub cluster adds to second-wave COVID-19 fears

July 12, 2020July 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_5331" align="alignnone" width="959"] FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective face masks practice social distancing while waiting to enter an Apple store on the first day...