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China car trade-in subsidy halted in some areas as funds run low
[HONG KONG] China’s trade-in subsidy to boost sales of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles has been suspended in key cities across at least six provinces as funds run short and...
China’s central bank says to promote digital yuan, multi-polar currency system
Pan Gongsheng expects several key global currencies to coexist in mutual competition and checks and balancesPublished Wed, Jun 18, 2025 · 12:07 PM[SHANGHAI] China’s central bank governor announced plans...
Hoi Hup Realty clinches resolution to grant planning consent for London ‘High Holborn’ project
[SINGAPORE] Hoi Hup Realty on Wednesday (Jun 18) secured a resolution to grant planning consent from the City of London Corp for the “High Holborn” project, an office-led regeneration...
SIA flights from Changi Airport to Bali among dozens cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption
[JAKARTA] At least two dozen flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, including Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport, have been cancelled after a volcano in...
Wilmar International down 4% after Jakarta’s seizure of 11.8 trillion rupiah from Wilmar Group in graft case
[SINGAPORE] The shares of Wilmar International fell on Wednesday (Jun 18) morning after the Indonesian authorities seized 11.8 trillion rupiah (S$928 million) from its parent company Wilmar Group in a...
Singtel’s Optus reaches settlement over alleged sales misconduct, including A$100 million proposed penalty
[SINGAPORE] Optus Mobile has reached a settlement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which filed court proceedings against it over alleged sales misconduct, the Singtel subsidiary said...
Tinder bets on group dating feature to win back Gen Z
Tired of navigating the online dating landscape alone? Now you can swipe right along with friends. Tinder launched a double-dating feature Tuesday, allowing users to create joint profiles with...
Waymo expands service area in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Waymo, the autonomous taxi company that’s offered rides in Los Angeles since November, is expanding its service area in the city.Starting Wednesday, the driverless taxis will roam more than...
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from “How to Train Your Dragon.”In the...
Iowa Teacher Admits to Sexually Abusing Her Student in Class, Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A former Ankeny middle school teacher and softball coach will spend the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation by a school...
Israel Hits Over 80 Targets in Tehran, Including Suspected Nuclear Research Facilities
Israel's military confirmed it has carried out a large-scale air operation over the Iranian capital, striking more than 80 sites in Tehran within 24 hours. The campaign, focused on...
Netanyahu Claims Iran Was Behind the Two Assassination Attempts on Trump Last Year in Bombshell Interview
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made shocking claims on Sunday alleging that Iran was behind the two unsuccessful assassination attempts on President Donald Trump during his third presidential campaign...