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Portugal's trade surplus fell sharply in January, dropping 82% to €112 million, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The decline, driven by a 14% drop in ex…
Mar 20, 2026
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Professional golfer Daniel Rodrigues secured sixth place at the Hainan Classic, a prestigious event in China, drawing attention from international sports and business circles. The tournament, held …
Mar 20, 2026
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The arrest of Lobo, a suspect in the kidnapping of luxury restaurant director Ricardo Claro, has sparked renewed concerns about security and its potential ripple effects on the business environment…
Mar 20, 2026
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Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK's leading online investment platform, faced a major IT failure on Tuesday, leaving thousands of clients unable to make transactions. The outage, which lasted several hou…
Mar 20, 2026
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Retired astronaut Nicole Stott's recent decision to join a Singapore-based tech startup has sent ripples through global markets, with investors and businesses taking notice. Stott, a former NASA fl…
Mar 20, 2026
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Lamine Yamal, the rising star in Spanish football, has sparked unexpected market interest in Singapore after reportedly taking steps that have raised questions among investors. The player, known fo…
Mar 20, 2026
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The Portuguese political party Chega has announced plans to push for the revogation of a key identity law, triggering concerns among investors and market analysts about the potential impact on econ…
Mar 20, 2026
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Gogo Skhotheni, a South African mother and advocate, has sparked renewed discussion in Singapore after sharing her personal journey as a "rainbow mom" in a recent interview with Drum. Her story hig…
Mar 20, 2026
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Durban’s young lifesavers have become a local success story, drawing attention from businesses and investors looking to capitalise on the city’s growing reputation for youth empowerment and communi…
Mar 20, 2026
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Spanish football club Deportivo de La Coruña's sudden transfer of Yeremay y Arribas to Mexican side Canales has sent ripples through global financial markets, particularly affecting Singaporean inv…
Mar 20, 2026
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Portugal's financial literacy crisis has raised alarm among economists and investors, with new data revealing a growing gap in consumer understanding of financial products. The issue, highlighted i…
Mar 20, 2026
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Following the recent launch of "Follow the Light," a luxury yacht project by Venham Studio, the Singaporean market has taken notice of the growing interest in high-end yachting and tourism. The pro…
Mar 20, 2026
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