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Tesco weighing sale of Malaysian, Thai supermarkets
Tesco is five years into a recovery plan launched after an accounting scandal capped a dramatic downturn in trading.LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain’s biggest supermarket chain Tesco said on Sunday (Dec 8) it had started a review of its…
Virgin Trains waves goodbye with final service after 22 years
Launched in 1997, Virgin Trains was Britain's longest-running rail franchise, but its routes have now been taken over.…
How to prepare for digital economy jobs
Digital skills are enhancing existing jobs as well as creating new ones. Navigating the vast amount of information available to decide on what skills will be useful and how to acquire them can be daunting, but is necessary.As the…
Zopa earns its banking stripes with £130m capital injection
US-based IAG Capital will acquire a majority stake in Zopa as part of the capital-raising by the fintech group, Sky News learns.…
Save for retirement and pay less tax with an SRS account
The SRS was started in 2001 to help Singaporeans save more for retirement and to complement the compulsory CPF scheme.As the year winds down, it's a good time to see if you have any spare cash to put aside in the Supplementary…
Uber fights rearguard action as regulators weigh London ban
Transport for London is "actively considering" denying Uber a new licence in the capital next week, Sky News learns.…
Investor challenge winners share their tips and tricks
The team of Mr Bryan Tan (left), Mr Yee Jin Koi and Mr Kenny Chia won this year’s Investor-One Challenge, by presenting their investment case for pharmaceutical firm Hyphens Pharma.The team of Mr Bryan Tan, Mr Yee…
Unregulated investment schemes on the rise in Singapore
Unregulated investment schemes involving online trading platforms and digital tokens are becoming increasingly common here.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has added more than 300 people and companies to its Investor Alert…
Apple Card: Major US bank investigated over claims its credit limit algorithms are sexist
A man claimed he was offered a credit limit that was 20 times higher than his wife's - even though she had a higher credit score.…
‘Tis the season to be careful about spending
A long queue of people waiting for an Orchard Road department store to open for a major sale. Sales are enticing and attract lots of shoppers because things are generally cheaper. But shoppers should ask themselves whether they really…
Ladbrokes owner GVC places bet on Gibson as next chairman
Barry Gibson, who has been a director of William Hill, will be named next week as the chairman of GVC Holdings, Sky News learns.…
Strong private home sales, prices point to stabilising property market
Private home prices also rose in tandem, climbing 1.3 per cent in the third quarter of this year, compared with the previous three months.Defying global uncertainties and a slowing economy, Singapore's private property market…