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The Best Performances of 2025
Emma Stone, “Bugonia” Stone was on my list in 2023, the year she gave two discomfiting comic performances, in the Showtime series “The…
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Five Things That Changed the Media in 2025
The true-crime genre has been a cornerstone of the podcast market for years, and we could very well see a proliferation of newsletters…
Business
Manulife US Reit unitholders agree to strategic pivot into non-office sectors
The shareholders approve two resolutions to support the Reit’s ‘Growth and Value Up’ plan Unitholders of Manulife US Reit (MUST) have…
Business
‘Shadow banking’ growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says
The sector’s rapid growth alarms regulators over weak transparency and risks spilling into broader financial markets The non-bank…
Business
MUFG’s next CEO Hanzawa seeks growth to close gap with global rivals
While widely seen as a safe choice, whether he can further elevate the group with 400 trillion yen in assets will be closely watched…
Business
TotalEnergies wins 21-year deal to power Google data centres in Malaysia
The power supply contract is expected to take effect in the first quarter of next year France’s TotalEnergies said on Tuesday (Dec 16) it…
Business
Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is…
Fashion
Rupee hits record low, pressured by persistent outflows and NDF maturities
The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by dollar bids spurred by the likely…
Business
DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags
The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Shares…
Business
Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar Diversification and active management…
News
ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan
The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 A new facility set up by oil giant…
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Trump sues BBC, accusing it of defamation over editing of Jan. 6 speech
President Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well…
Business
JPMorgan debuts first money market fund tokenised on Ethereum
MONY, open to qualified investors, allows them to earn a yield while holding the token on the blockchain JPMorgan Chase’s asset management…
Business
IndiGo chaos unmasks fragility of India’s aviation market
The crisis that has engulfed the airline, and led to more than 580,000 passengers being stranded In a matter of days, the reputation of…
News
Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia wasn't an activist and he didn't choose to become locked in to what has become one of the most contentious…
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Welcome Back, Chile
The U.S. has a renewed ally in this South American success story. Source link
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BOJ is set to raise benchmark rates to highest level since 1995
The yen’s weakness has played a vital role in reviving inflation by prompting businesses to pass their higher input costs on to consumers…
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California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will…
Business
PayPal applies to become a bank as US loosens regulatory reins
The application comes on the heels of a number of cryptocurrency firms gaining preliminary regulatory approval to become banks last week…
Business
As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent
The talent shortage is especially pronounced in specialised and regulated sectors such as finance and cybersecurity Technical proficiency…
Business
Ford scales back EV ambitions, forecasts US$19.5 billion write-down
The company will focus on a family of smaller, affordable electric vehicles instead FORD on Monday announced a major retreat from large…
News
Trump designates fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump on Monday designated fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," ratcheting up the pressure on Latin America to combat the…
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Republicans see relief at the pump as a political opening
Republicans are pointing to falling gas prices as proof they can ease voters' pocketbook pain heading into next year's midterm elections.…
Business
Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7 move
Trading hours of stocks and exchange-traded products to be expanded from 16 hours to 23 hours, five days a week Nasdaq, one of the world’s…