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Teo Siong Seng takes leave from Singapore business roles amid US price-fixing indictment
Teo Siong Seng, chairman of Singapore Business Federation, takes leave due to DOJ indictment over shipping container price-fixing.
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Estee Lauder and Puig End Merger Talks Over Charlotte Tilbury Compensation Dispute
Estee Lauder and Puig ended merger discussions from March to May 2026 due to compensation issues tied to Charlotte Tilbury’s contract.
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Farm Fresh posts record RM129.61M profit, plans price hikes and Sabah ice cream buyout
Farm Fresh reported a 22% net profit rise to RM129.61 million for FY2026 and will raise plastic bottle product prices from June 2026.
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Jamal Yunos issues public apology to Khairy Jamaluddin, settling defamation suit
Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos publicly apologized to Khairy Jamaluddin on May 22, 2026, ending a defamation suit filed over 2022 remarks.
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LeBron James prioritizes winning, rules out rebuilding teams for 24th NBA season
LeBron James plans to continue playing in 2026-27 if it offers a championship chance, rejecting rebuilding roles or major pay cuts.
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Western Europe hit by first major summer heatwave with temperatures up to 38°C
Western Europe is enduring a major heatwave with temperatures as high as 38°C in Spain and France, breaking May records and triggering health alerts in the UK.
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KL High Court dismisses MACC bid to freeze RM544-548 million assets linked to Na’imah and others
The Kuala Lumpur High Court rejected MACC’s effort to freeze RM544-548 million in Singapore assets tied to Na’imah Abdul Khalid, her son, and seven others.
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Singapore bars developers with serious housing defects from land bids and sales for up to five years
Singapore government announced penalties including up to five-year bans on land bidding and sales for developers delivering private homes with serious defects.
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Guzman y Gomez exits US market, closes eight stores to focus on Australia and Asia
Guzman y Gomez is closing all US stores after failing to gain traction, redirecting efforts to Australia and Asia expansion.
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Severe Storm Floods Multiple Boroughs in New York City on May 20, 2026
A severe thunderstorm on May 20 flooded Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan, disrupting transport and damaging infrastructure.
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President Trump will skip Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding due to government duties and Iran conflict
President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding over government obligations amid the Iran conflict.
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Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from late May to June holidays
Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints anticipate heavy congestion during Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day, and June school holidays starting May 26.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su forecasts over 35% annual CPU market growth fueled by AI
AMD CEO Lisa Su predicted the CPU market will grow more than 35% annually over five years, driven by AI infrastructure demand.
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Philippine central bank weighs off-cycle rate hike amid persistent inflation pressures
The Philippine central bank is considering an off-cycle interest rate hike before its June 18 policy meeting due to ongoing inflation concerns.
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Male teacher remanded for six days over alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in Johor
A 28-year-old male teacher was remanded six days over alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Seri Alam, Johor.
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Nine charged over Bukit Bintang flare stunt involving reckless driving and public nuisance
Nine people are charged today in connection with a viral Bukit Bintang flare stunt while six others will serve as witnesses.
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Matthew Stafford signs one-year extension with Rams through 2027 season
Matthew Stafford signed a one-year, $55 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams in May 2026, keeping him through 2027 [s1,s2,s4].
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US requires most foreign green card applicants to apply from abroad starting May 22
USCIS announced a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to apply for green cards from outside the US, except in extraordinary cases.
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SpaceX launches Starship V3 on first test flight with partial success
SpaceX launched the upgraded Starship V3 rocket from Texas on May 22, reaching suborbital orbit with booster loss.
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Digital Edge secures $575 million loan to expand Asia-Pacific AI data centre operations
Singapore-based Digital Edge secured a $575 million loan to fund expansion of its AI-ready data centres across Asia-Pacific markets.
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Tuas terminates S$1.4 billion M1 acquisition following IMDA investigation into Simba
Tuas Limited ended its S$1.4 billion deal to acquire M1 after IMDA found possible unauthorized spectrum use by Simba.
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Helium Cylinder Explosion Kills Trader, Injures Three at Sungai Petani Expo
A helium gas cylinder exploded at a Sungai Petani expo on May 21, killing one trader and injuring three others.
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Apple asks US Supreme Court to review contempt ruling in Epic Games App Store case
Apple petitioned the US Supreme Court to review a contempt order tied to its App Store fees on external payments.
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IMAX Holds Preliminary Sale Talks, CEO Signals Openness to Deal
IMAX conducted early talks with potential buyers, with CEO Rich Gelfond open to a sale amid rising shares and strong box office growth.