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China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China’s top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) said on Friday (Aug 8) US tariff policy had not led to a…
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Business
Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
DARD Chartered said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in…
Celebrity
‘Ebony and Ivory’ Review: You Thought the Song Was Rubbish? Wait’ll You See How Two Pop Music Legends Let It Be
Among Paul McCartney’s high-profile musical collaborations in the 1980s, “Ebony and Ivory” is considered by many the worst. But its three…
Celebrity
Greg Gutfeld Hugs Jimmy Fallon and Plugs His Game Show in Fox News Host’s First Late-Night Crossover
Greg Gutfeld made his broadcast late-night debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Thursday evening, marking a rare network…
Business
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
Business
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
Business
China’s tech giants Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent spook a generation of workers with job cuts
FOR years, a job at one of China’s technology behemoths was a golden ticket for the country’s ambitious youth. Now, a wave of downsizing…
Business
Blackstone makes first hire for Japan private credit origination
The Japanese market has become a vital source of money for private credit funds, as investors from high-net-worth individuals to insurers…
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Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Aug 7) aimed at eliminating practices by banks and their regulators that…
Business
BOJ debated chance of resuming rate hike, July summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflationary pressures and one signaled the chance of resuming interest rate increases…
Business
STI stocks fall, as SIA, Genting, OCBC tumble
Shares of several Straits Times Index (STI) constituents fell in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), on the impact of earnings and amid tariffs…
Lifestyle
Aruba Tops Expedia’s Inaugural ‘Island Hot List’ As Most Popular Island Travel Destination for 2025
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Gold futures hit record high after US tariff report
Gold futures jumped to a fresh high on Friday (Aug 8) following a report that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo…
Business
DBS shares jump 2.5%, cross S$50 mark
DBS shares surpassed the S$50 mark in early trade on Friday (Aug 8), a day after it reached that record level following news of its…
Business
Inside ‘Terrestrial,’ the Twisty Fantasia Crowd Pleaser That May or May Not Be an Alien Fever Dream
Steve Pink‘s latest film, the twisty thriller “Terrestrial,” might not seem to have a lot in common with his biggest hit, the raucous 2010…
Business
Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Genting, Sembcorp, Singapore Land, Riverstone, Daiwa, BHG Retail
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 8): UOB: Trade loans are expected…
Business
Daiwa House Logistics Trust H1 DPU drops 8.6% to S$0.0224
The manager of Daiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT) on Friday (Aug 8) posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0224 for its first half…
Business
SGX ekes out record high full-year profit despite 2.6% decline in H2
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported its highest-ever full-year revenue and net profit since listing on Friday (Aug 8). This milestone comes…
Celebrity
‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Review: Scarlett Johansson and Sienna Miller Play Sisters in a Warm Family Dramedy
A dysfunctional family gathering for a special occasion (be it a wedding or a funeral) has long served as a ripe dramatic backdrop for a…
Business
Sembcorp H1 earnings flat at S$536 million on lower gas revenue
But the company raises its interim dividend to S$0.09 per share, from S$0.06 per share Sembcorp Industries saw earnings fall 1 per cent to…
Culture
Versant Hires Paramount’s Erin Calhoun and MLB’s Steve Arocho as Communications Executives
Versant, the new company Comcast has spun off from NBCUniversal’s cable assets, has finished assembling its team of communications…
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Trump picks Stephen Miran to fill open spot on Fed board
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 7) said he will nominate Council of Economic Advisers chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the…
Business
Instacart posts strongest order growth since 2022, beats earnings estimates
Instacart posted its strongest order growth since 2022 for a second straight quarter and beat earnings estimates for the current period, a…
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Oil falls on announcement of Trump-Putin meeting
Oil prices dropped on Thursday for a sixth consecutive session after the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet US...…