Business
Nasdaq affected by interest rate expectations
THE Nasdaq-100 Index was up 25.46 per cent as at Dec 19, despite a correction of 3.56 per cent on Dec 18. The US stock market has seen…
Kim Browne
As an editor at GQ British, I specialize in exploring Lifestyle success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.
Business
30 Successful Shark Tank Rejections
Shark Tank is a show where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to get some cash to grow their businesses. But…
Business
OpenAI unveils 'o3' reasoning AI models in test phase
OpenAI said on Friday (Dec 20) it was testing new reasoning artificial intelligence (AI) models, o3 and o3 mini, in a sign of growing…
Business
Car sales to grow modestly in 2025 as global output falters
Auto sales around the world are expected to grow marginally next year on increased supplies of vehicles, but production levels are likely…
News
Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments finalise Chips Act awards
Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments completed final agreements to get billions of dollars of government support for new…
Business
Volkswagen unveils major job cuts in cost-saving drive
Crisis-hit auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday (Dec 20) it planned to axe 35,000 jobs by 2030 in Germany after reaching an agreement with…
Business
Hidden Cons of Using Venmo
Venmo’s super convenient, right? Just a few taps and you can pay your friend back for that coffee or split a dinner bill. But, hold on a…
Business
Tether sees US$10 billion in net profits for 2024
The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer, Tether, is on track to close the year with more than US$10 billion in net profits, chief executive…
Business
Stock Market: Best Days to Buy
Ever wondered if there’s a perfect day to dive into the stock market? Well, some folks swear by certain days or months, thinking they…
News
Australian authorities urge hundreds to flee out-of-control bushfires
Bushfires in Australia’s Victoria state burnt out of control on Saturday (Dec 21), with authorities issuing an evacuation order at the…
Business
Singapore stocks’ best year since 2017 masks downbeat outlook
Singapore’s main stock index is on track to have its best annual performance since 2017, but any celebrations over the Straits Times…
Fashion
Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including US$3,000-and-up handbags and US$4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major…
Business
Europe: Shares see worst week in more than 3 months as healthcare slides
Europe’s Stoxx 600 clocked its second straight weekly fall on Friday (Dec 20), with the healthcare sector leading losses after Danish firm…
Business
US: Stocks rally after inflation data but close lower for the week
US stocks rallied to close out the trading week on Friday (Dec 20) after two lacklustre sessions as a cooler-than-expected inflation…
Culture
Jaume Ros Asked Neil Patel About His Growth Strategies - Here's What He Said
The digital marketing continues to adapt, presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses seeking growth. Drawing from…
Business
Swiss bank watchdog blundered on Credit Suisse, report finds
THE Swiss parliament heavily criticised the previous leadership of Switzerland’s financial regulator Finma in a landmark enquiry into last…
Business
Nanofilm Technologies reappoints founder as CEO
Current CEO will remain until Jun 13, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities NANOTECHNOLOGY solutions provider…
News
Malaysia says Facebook, X, TikTok must get licences, NST reports
The move is meant to combat rising cases of cybercrime, including online fraud and gambling, as well as cyberbullying and sexual crimes…
News
Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more US oil and gas
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump warned the European Union that its exports will get hit with US tariffs if its member states don’t buy more…
Business
China’s hottest stock, Pop Mart, rockets 370% on craze for collectibles
IN A Vanity Fair video last month, Lisa, a member of mega K-pop band Blackpink, shared her obsession with toys from Chinese company Pop…
Business
China’s overseas investment adds to cash exodus weighing on renminbi
CHINESE firms from carmakers to miners are ramping up their overseas spending, adding to pressure on the renminbi amid an accompanying…
Business
Hertz My Car Subscription Review
Hertz My Car is making waves in the vehicle subscription market. It’s like having a car without the long-term commitment of a lease. You…
Business
Intel shortlists suitors for programmable chip arm Altera
INTEL has shortlisted a number of buyout firms for the next round of bidding for its Altera unit, according to sources familiar with the…
Business
Apollo says private credit may reach US$40 trillion by 2030
APOLLO Global Management said that a booming part of private credit is already a US$20 trillion industry and that the market as a whole…