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Digital Digest: The Latest Tech News – Interactive Brokers
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Wealth Briefing
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The latest technology news in the wealth management sector from around the world. Interactive Brokers Nasdaq-listed Interactive Brokers has launched Ask IBKR, an AI-powered tool that delivers instant portfolio insights through natural language...
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025
INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...
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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Constitutes Fast-Track Court, Defends Accused Transfer to Baksa Jail
Guwahati, October 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday responded to the violence that erupted outside Baksa District Jail after the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case were brought there. Speaking on the incident, CM...
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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025
INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...
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Elite travel leaders celebrated at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Thailand
The awards programme recognised outstanding achievements across the region's travel and hospitality industry. Travel and tourism remain a driving force of global connection, cultural exchange, and economic growth. The industry continues to evolve...
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SIA flight diverts to Azerbaijan for medical emergency; Woman falls to her death at Jewel Changi Airport: Singapore live news
A woman died after falling from a height at Jewel Changi Airport. (PHOTO: Getty Images)A 56-year-old woman died following an incident at Jewel Changi Airport on 16 Oct, where she is believed to have fallen from a height. The police and the...
Risk-off trade on regional banking woes - Newsquawk Market Wrap
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Zero Hedge
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SNAPSHOT: Equities down, Treasuries up, Crude down, Dollar down, Gold up REAR VIEW: US regional bank concerns gain momentum, led by WAL and ZION; JPM's Dimon is not so sure on market's view that everything will be fine; Trump and Putin view phone...
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Forum: Nuclear energy deserves serious consideration for Singapore’s sustainable future
In Singapore’s push for cleaner, more sustainable living, our energy sources must keep pace with our ambitions. Most electric vehicles or EVs, household appliances, and industries still rely on electricity generated from natural gas – a fossil...
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Singapore launches new molecular imaging and theranostic centre
Singapore launches new molecular imaging and theranostic centre October 16, 2025 | Thursday | News The new facility aims to transform diagnostics, treatment and research in cancer and beyond The National University Hospital (NUH) and the National...
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Saudi Agricultural intends to buy out the agribusiness of Singapore's Olam Group
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AK&M
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AK&M 16 October 2025 16:59 Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC) plans to acquire the agribusiness division of Singapore's Olam Group Ltd. This is reported by foreign media. SALIC, controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund,...
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Assam police team to meet Singapore police on Oct 21: Himanta on probe into Zubeen's death
Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said a police team from the state will travel to Singapore on October 20 and meet the police authorities there the next day as part of the ongoing probe into the death of singer Zubeen...
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Going Full Throttle at the Singapore Grand Prix
Our Executive Editor Ben Barna heads to Singapore with Marriott Bonvoy for the Singapore Grand Prix, the first-ever night race and one of the crown jewels in the Forumla One calendar. What followed was an F1 fever dream. ——— FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3,...
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US stocks declined and havens were bid amid regional banking concerns - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open
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Zero Hedge
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US stocks were pressured with risk-off trade seen amid a reignition of regional banking woes after Western Alliance (WAL) and Zion Bancorp (ZION) announced exposure to bad loans tied to fraud, adding to the concerns following the collapse of...
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Motor racing-McLaren pair say Singapore clash has repercussions and consequences
By Alan Baldwin Motor racing-McLaren pair say Singapore clash has repercussions and consequences AUSTIN, Texas, - Formula One title rivals and McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris spoke on Thursday of the "consequences" and...
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Singapore rebukes PAS for contradictions over polls interference claims
The Singapore home ministry and elections department called out PAS leaders for allegedly trying to influence the country’s general election on May 3 with posts that could harm racial and religious harmony. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:...
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Lando Norris hints he will be punished by McLaren for colliding with teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore
By JONATHAN MCEVOY, SPORTS WRITER AND DAILY MAIL'S MOTOR RACING WRITER Published: 19:10 EDT, 16 October 2025 | Updated: 19:13 EDT, 16 October 2025 Lando Norris will face 'sporting consequences' for the rest of the season following his collision...
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Lando Norris to face ‘consequences’ after Singapore collision with Oscar Piastri
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Express & Star
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Lando Norris will face “consequences” after McLaren held him responsible for the first-lap collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore. The title protagonists banged wheels at turn two as Norris barged ahead of Piastri into third, with the...
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Thailand showcases tourism excellence at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore
The Tourism Authority of Thailand leads 22 top Thai travel businesses at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting sustainable tourism, wellness experiences, and Thailand’s appeal to high-value travelers from Singapore and the region. BANGKOK, Thailand – The...
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Dow Jones, S&P 500 close lower as trade tensions, US government...
4:12pm: Regional banks slump US stocks ended lower on Thursday as renewed concerns over the banking sector and the possibility of a government shutdown pressured investor sentiment. Zions Bancorporation led declines among regional banks, with...
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Norris held accountable for McLaren's scrap in Singapore that tightened up F1 title chase
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) By JIM VERTUNO – AP Sports Writer 17 minutes ago...
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