SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 2.6% in November

SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 2.6% in November

[ad_1] Singapore Airlines and Scoot carried 3.5 million passengers in total during the month, 6% higher than a year ago [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group on Monday (Dec 15) reported year-on-year growth of 2.6 per cent in November passenger traffic for the two carriers it operates. This was slightly higher than the 2.2 per cent…

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Thai baht is too strong, impacting economy, finance minister says

Thai baht is too strong, impacting economy, finance minister says

[ad_1] [BANGKOK] Thailand’s baht is too strong and affecting its export-driven economy, the country’s finance minister said on Monday (Dec 15), as the currency reached its highest level against the dollar in more than four years. The baht traded at 31.46 per dollar on Monday. It has strengthened by 9 per cent against the dollar…

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Rangers GM says team ‘not shopping’ Corey Seager after Yankees rumors: ‘Overblown’

Rangers GM says team ‘not shopping’ Corey Seager after Yankees rumors: ‘Overblown’

[ad_1] One of the top shortstops in baseball may not be available. After weeks of salary-shedding speculation, Rangers general manager Chris Young stated the team — despite interest around the league — is “not shopping” shortstop Corey Seager. “While I understand teams checking in, I think that’s been overblown,” Young said Sunday on MLB Network…

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Gal Gadot ‘shattered’ as stars condemn deadly Bondi Beach terror attack at Hanukkah celebration

Gal Gadot ‘shattered’ as stars condemn deadly Bondi Beach terror attack at Hanukkah celebration

[ad_1] Hollywood stars, including Gal Gadot, Ashton Kutcher and Rebel Wilson, reacted to the mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration Sunday in Sydney, Australia.  Two gunmen descended upon the annual “Chanukah by the Sea” event on Bondi Beach Dec. 14, where members of the Jewish community gathered to light the ceremonial first candle on the menorah.  Sixteen…

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HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout proposal wins Hang Seng Bank board committee’s nod

HSBC’s US.6 billion buyout proposal wins Hang Seng Bank board committee’s nod

[ad_1] Debt-laden property developers in Hong Kong and their creditors are set to face intensifying financial pressure next year [BENGALURU] Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank said on Monday (Dec 15) that an independent board committee found HSBC’s US$13.6 billion take-private offer to be fair and reasonable, and recommended its minority investors vote in favour of…

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