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Sunway Healthcare bets on senior-living demand with KL ramp-up, Johor expansion
The company’s managing director says there is a gap in Malaysia for integrated wellness solutions for seniors Sunway Healthcare Group is…
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Volkswagen to develop chip for China smart cars with Horizon Robotics
The move would deepen the carmaker’s research and development capability ‘in China, for China’ Volkswagen said on Wednesday (Nov 5) that…
Business
BMW boosts profit margin for cars in third quarter
BMW reported an operating margin of 5.2% for its automotive unit in the July-to-September period German carmaker BMW posted a…
Business
Hong Kong exchange profit jumps 56% on trading, IPO boom
The benchmark index has surged 29% driving stock and derivatives trading to records Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported another record…
News
California voters approve new Congressional map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state…
Business
Bank of America’s Asia-Pacific president sees a silver lining in US dollar volatility
Investments in South-east Asia to flow to digital infrastructure, data centres, healthcare, says BOA’s Jin Su The US dollar has lost…
Business
Asia: Stocks tumble as stretched valuation fears grip markets
Asian stocks dived on Wednesday (Nov 5) and market volatility surged to levels not seen since April after an overnight tech-led sell-off…
News
Mamdani's win in New York propels Democratic Party toward socialism
America's biggest city is about to be thrust into a socialist government, and, to the chagrin of many Democrats, the rest of the country…
Business
China’s US$470 billion oil and gas splurge is just the start
The Asian nation still consumes far more than it produces, and that is unlikely to change any time soon Some 20 kilometres out from the…
Culture
Edel Rodriguez’s “Mayor Mamdani”
For the cover of the November 17, 2025, issue, the artist Edel Rodriguez chose to portray Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s incoming mayor,…
Business
Lendlease Reit acquires remaining 70% of PLQ Mall for S$246.8 million
Deal will be financed by proposed private placement of units priced at S$0.597 to S$0.616 each The manager of Lendlease Global Commercial…
News
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherill won the race for New Jersey governor late Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Republican Jack Ciatarelli…
News
Judge orders Trump to restart sign language interpreters for White House briefings
A federal judge on Tuesday spanked the White House for its decision to cancel sign language interpretation of presidential events, saying…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tumbles 5% after BlackRock sells 37.8 million shares
Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding fell as much as 5 per cent on Wednesday (Nov 5) after asset manager BlackRock ceased to be a…
Business
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding falls 2.9% after BlackRock sells 37.8 million shares
Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding fell as much as 5 per cent on Wednesday (Nov 5) after asset manager BlackRock ceased to be a…
News
Abigail Spanberger wins, makes history as Virginia's first female governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia's gubernatorial race Tuesday, becoming the…
Business
Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, Parkway Life Reit, Lendlease Reit, Aims Apac Reit, Manulife US Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Nov 5): SIA Engineering: The…
Business
Tesla’s UK car sales halve in October, New Automotive data shows
TESLA’S UK car sales halved year-over-year in October, data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Wednesday, echoing the steep…
Business
Yum Brands mulls Pizza Hut sale as Taco Bell drives third-quarter beat
YUM Brands said on Tuesday it was exploring strategic options for its Pizza Hut chain struggling in a highly competitive fast-food…
News
Trump again picks Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, months after pulling his nomination
President Trump on Tuesday nominated Jared Isaacman for a second time to head NASA, months after abruptly pulling the tech billionaire and…
News
On eve of Supreme Court arguments, Trump says U.S. 'defenseless' without tariffs
President Trump said the Supreme Court hearing Wednesday that will determine whether his tariff program is legal is "life or death" for…
News
Government shutdown to break record for longest ever as senators look for bipartisan path forward
The ongoing government shutdown hits its 36th day on Wednesday, becoming the longest in U.S. history as bipartisan talks to end it pick up…
Business
New lawsuit alleges Spotify allows streaming fraud
A NEW lawsuit alleges streaming giant Spotify turns a blind eye to vast networks of bots that inflate streaming figures to benefit…
News
California voters take up Prop 50, a Democratic push for more U.S. House seats
The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts to California on Tuesday as voters consider a Democratic proposal that could erase as…