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Turkey says Chery Auto’s partners to invest US$1 billion in plant to make 200,000 cars a year
[ANKARA/BEIJING] Turkey said on Wednesday (Mar 26) that Chery Automobile’s partners will invest US$1 billion in a manufacturing facility…
Kim Browne
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RBNZ board yet to recommend temporary governor to minister
The Reserve Bank Act states the board must make a recommendation within 28 days of the office of the governor becoming vacant New Zealand…
Culture
‘Black Bag’ May Be the Apotheosis of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Little’ Films. It’s Time for Him to Take a Bigger Swing
Certain movie directors — Hitchcock and Tarantino come to mind — constitute a genre unto themselves. Steven Soderbergh was never like…
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Autos lead market losses after Trump’s latest tariffs salvo
A plunge in automakers hit Asian and European equities on Thursday (Mar 27) after Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on all imported…
Business
Microsoft pulls back from more data centre leases in US and Europe: analysts
Alphabet has said it will spend US$75 billion on its AI buildout this year, 29 per cent more than Wall Street expected, while Meta has…
Business
Nissan’s new CEO says it needs partners and is open to Honda
Nissan Motor’s incoming chief executive officer said he’s open to pursing a partnership with Honda Motor, the Japanese peer his carmaker…
Celebrity
Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ in Featuring T-Shirt Worn By Jason Isaacs’s Unhinged Character: ‘Uses Our Brand Without Permission’
“The White Lotus” is currently airing its most risqué season to date, so it’s no surprise that a prestigious university like Duke wants no…
Business
Paragon Reit unitholders to vote on proposed privatisation on Apr 22
Unitholders will vote on the proposed privatisation of Paragon Reit in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and scheme meeting on Apr…
Business
Robinhood, moving beyond meme stocks, now wants to be your bank
Robinhood Markets has moved past its meme stock days to become known as the go-to trading platform for retail investors of all stripes –…
Business
Apple says Indonesia iPhone sales ban ends in April
The country has also banned the sale of Google Pixel phones for failing to meet the 40 per cent local parts requirement Teach giant Apple…
Celebrity
‘Being Seen’: Jeff Probst Pens Essay About Powerful ‘Survivor’ Moment That Left Him in Tears
There are moments on “Survivor” when the game fades into the background, and life—raw and unfiltered—shows itself in a way no one could…
Business
China raises record 1.45 trillion yuan from bonds in stimulus signal
China ramped up debt issuance this quarter, a move that both signals authorities’ priority on stimulating growth and efforts to prevent a…
Culture
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Janelle James on Finding Out Ava Was Fired: ‘I Was Like, Do I Still Get Paid?’
Janelle James became an instant fan-favorite when “Abbott Elementary” debuted in 2021. She was relatively new to the acting game when she…
Celebrity
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Cherry Blossom: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Carnival Night,” which aired March 26 on Fox. Candace…
Business
Struggling Cathay Cineplexes to shut JEM outlet on Thursday
Struggling cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes will wind down business operations at its Jem outlet in Jurong East on Thursday (Mar 27). This…
Business
Indonesia to use one million African weevils to spur palm output
Indonesia is betting on tiny bugs from Africa to help boost its palm oil production, as the broader sector grapples with tightening supply…
Business
Stocks to watch: Paragon Reit, mm2 Asia, ST Engineering, UMS Integration
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Thursday (Mar 27). Paragon Reit: The manager has…
Celebrity
‘The Amazing Race’ Twists Through the Years: From ‘Big Brother’ Romances to Double Eliminations
The first three episodes of “The Amazing Race” Season 37 have already delivered on the season’s promise to shake things up with a new or…
Business
GameStop to borrow US$1.3 billion to fund Bitcoin buying spree
GameStop is seeking to sell US$1.3 billion of convertible bonds with no coupon payment to fund Bitcoin purchases as it embraces a strategy…
Business
Xpeng may add EV output in Europe, Latin America in growth push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is looking to ramp up its global expansion, including investing in manufacturing plants and…
Culture
Social Media Influencers Kyle Thomas, Jacob Sartorius, Benji Krol Star in ‘A Day for Losers’ From ‘Numbered Lives’ Director J.G. Clarke (EXCLUSIVE)
Social media influencers Kyle Thomas (“We Built a Zoo”), Jacob Sartorius (The Loneliest Boy in the World) and Benji Krol are set to star…
Business
Fidelity tests stablecoin in latest Wall Street blockchain push
Fidelity Investments is testing a stablecoin, as large financial firms continue to dive into one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors.…
News
Trump drives trade war fears with 25% auto tariffs
Asian auto stocks fell on Thursday (Mar 27) after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 25 per cent tariff on imported vehicles, expanding…
Business
Europe: Shares end lower as US tariff deadline looms
European shares closed lower on Wednesday (Mar 26), dragged by technology and healthcare stocks, while investors remained concerned about…