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Nvidia acquires Arm from SoftBank for $40 billion

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now Nvidia confirmed that it is acquiring processor architecture firm Arm from Softbank for $ 40 billion. The deal confirms after weeks of speculation as well as a report yesterday by the Wall Street Journal. Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia, a maker …

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Topshop, BooksActually Close Physical Stores In S’pore For Good, Will Go Completely Online

For a long time, the retail industry in Singapore has felt the effects from the e-commerce boom. Last year, many well-known local and international brands — from Home-Fix to Sasa to Forever 21 — threw in the towel and announced closures. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has only made the …

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Trump Issues Expansive Order Aimed at Lowering Drug Prices

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Sunday issued a far-reaching executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry immediately denounced it and experts said it was unclear whether the White House could carry it out. The order belatedly makes good on — and expands upon …

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