HONG KONG : Hong Kong’s private home prices reversed a 10-month falling streak in March, climbing 1.1 per cent from February, after the financial city lifted curbs to boost the ailing property market. The increase in home prices in one of the world’s most expensive property markets followed a revised…
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“The relocation, which will take place over the coming months, supports De Beers’ focus on streamlining its operations and enhancing the efficiency of its activities, while also facilitating further development of the diamond sector in Botswana,” the company told CNA. The move will entail the closure of the De Beers Singapore office, it said, adding that it is currently in the process of engaging with employees whose roles are expected to be impacted by the…
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It is unclear when the term Bell Curve God was first coined. This patron of scholastic achievement typically emerges in Singapore universities during examination seasons, offering amusement and solace to stressed-out students. FROM TRASH TO TREASURE In previous depictions, the Bell Curve God has often been portrayed wearing a graduation…
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ATHENS: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defence systems like ‘Patriots’ or S-300 to Ukraine responding to pressure from EU and NATO allies to send more military aid to Kyiv. With Russia having stepped up air attacks on Ukraine, EU governments are under pressure to supply…
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ISLAMABAD :Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and privatization on track, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday, ahead of an IMF board meeting to decide on a $1.1 billion funding for the country.The prime minister said, in an address to his cabinet…
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With the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…
