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Malaysia's Petronas says it will undergo 'strategic transformation' as H1 profit falls
Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said on Friday (Aug 29) that it was undergoing a ‘strategic transformation’…
Kim Browne
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Marianne Faithfull Doc ‘Broken English’ Acquired by Italy’s I Wonder Pictures Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian distribution company I Wonder Pictures has acquired rights to Venice-bound “Broken English,” a portrait of the late Marianne…
Business
Singapore stocks extend rally on Friday; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 314 to 202, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands The local bourse…
News
This Democrat Proves You Can Be Principled, Effective—and Popular
In a debate during the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, the candidates were asked to name the most “effective” Democratic…
News
The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
At 8 a.m., Taunton Bay is glassy—the air cool but salty enough to make your nose wrinkle. A man in rubber boots, canvas pants, and a black…
Business
Lisa Cook Forces the Supreme Court to Show Its True Colors on the Fed
Powell, Cook, and the other five Federal Reserve governors automatically serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, a separate body that…
Business
Spike Lee’s "Highest 2 Lowest" Is a Meta-Reckoning with His Success
Though Kurosawa’s classic features the great Toshiro Mifune in the equivalent of Washington’s role, it doesn’t rely on its lead actor’s…
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Thailand’s 1.47t baht fund sees gold, equities boosting returns
LAND’S Government Pension Fund (GPF) expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a…
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Trump Press Sec’s Dimwitted Spin Implodes as RFK Firing Fiasco Worsens
The White House is trying to fire Centers for Disease Control director Susan Monarez for opposing Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s…
Business
Forever 21 looks to resurrect China, North America business with new partners
Fast fashion brand Forever 21 is making its fourth run at the Chinese market, having previously entered and exited the world’s…
Business
Chinese banks face profit squeeze as loan growth falters
Top Chinese banks’ first-half results on Friday (Aug 29) will underline the impact of slowing loan growth in a deflationary economy, a…
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Beyond bill payments, AXS’ plans for the future include building a payment ecosystem
Since its inception in 2000, AXS has been synonymous with its eponymous kiosks that facilitate online bill payments. Now, it wants to…
Celebrity
Charli xcx Shot Pete Ohs’ ‘Erupcja’ in the Middle of Brat Summer: ‘She’s in a Transitional Period’
She just wanna drive to the airport, the airport, the airport. Charli xcx shot “Erupcja” in Poland in the middle of Brat Summer. “I met…
Culture
Poland’s American Film Festival Welcomes U.S. Indie Filmmakers as Completing Films Internationally Becomes ‘One of the Few Viable Paths Forward’
Poland’s American Film Festival is ready to celebrate its Sweet Sixteen in November. Its industry strand US in Progress is accepting…
Celebrity
There’s Magic in Reliving ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Sphere, but the AI Technology Saps Dorothy and Friends of Their Humanity
No city on earth feels more like the mythical land of Oz than Las Vegas — with its tacky towers and the hordes of dreamers who make the…
Culture
Linkin Park, Playboi Carti to Headline Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai
Lollapalooza India has unveiled its 2026 lineup, with Linkin Park and Playboi Carti set to headline the festival’s fourth edition in…
Culture
‘Rose of Nevada’ Director Mark Jenkin on Navigating Shifting Time in a Ghostly Fishing Tale (EXCLUSIVE)
Authenticity is key for BAFTA-winning director Mark Jenkin, whose “Rose of Nevada” premieres in Venice Film Festival‘s Horizons section…
Culture
Sabrina Carpenter’s New ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Is Here — and So Is Her ‘Tears’ Video Featuring Colman Domingo
Sabrina Carpenter‘s new album “Man’s Best Friend” has arrived. Released alongside a vividly stylized video for the second single, “Tears,”…
Business
Gold poised for monthly gain on soft dollar, US rate-cut hopes
GOLD prices were on track for a monthly rise on Friday after striking a more than one-month peak in the previous session, supported by an…
Culture
Lady Gaga Announces ‘The Dead Dance’ Single Release Date
Lady Gaga has announced that her new song “The Dead Dance” will be released on September 3. Variety broke the news earlier this month that…
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‘Love Thy Nader’ Sisters Brooks, Sarah Jane, Grace Ann and Mary Holland on That High-Profile Breakup, Weight-Loss Drugs and Embracing Queerness
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers Season 1 of “Love Thy Nader,” now streaming on Hulu. Modeling sisters Brooks, Sarah Jane,…
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Aims Apac Reit to acquire two industrial buildings in Aljunied for S$56.7 million
Aims Apac Reit is proposing to acquire an industrial property – comprising two buildings – in the Aljunied area for around S$56.7 million,…
Culture
Kate Winslet Finds Herself in a Christmas Crisis in First Look at Her Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’
The first images from Kate Winslet’s directorial debut “Goodbye June” have been revealed. The film will release in select theaters on Dec.…
Business
Shangri-La Asia H1 net profit down 38.7% at US$57.9 million amid higher revenue
The board declares an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per ordinary share, unchanged from H1 2024 Hotel group Shangri-La Asia posted a net…