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U.S. freezes assets of Mexican cartel 'narco-rapper'
The Trump administration expanded its war on Mexico's cartels Wednesday by freezing the assets of leaders of Cartel del Noreste and…
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The Internet Wants to Check Your I.D.
The app Tea is a kind of digital whisper network for women. No men are allowed to join. Those who wish to be members must submit evidence,…
Business
EuroSports Global explains reasons for keeping Melvin Goh as executive chairman and CEO
EuroSports Global said the board’snominatingcommittee has independently assessed, including considering the important role and involvement…
News
Supreme Court, Justice Department push back on lower courts over emergency docket orders
Critics have berated President Trump because they fear he will defy the courts. In recent weeks, however, federal judges have tested the…
Business
US: Wall Street opens higher on Fed rate cut hopes; earnings in focus
Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), as ongoing optimism about Federal Reserve interest rate cuts kept markets afloat and…
News
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor's race in 2026, setting up a…
Business
Carro targets US IPO with over US$3 billion valuation: sources
Singapore-based Carro, South-east Asia’s largest used-car online marketplace, is preparing for a US initial public offering as early as…
Business
Uber boosts buybacks by US$20 billion after upbeat forecast
Uber Technologies announced US$20 billion in new stock buybacks after sharing a better-than-expected third-quarter forecast and quarterly…
Business
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi to seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong listing: sources
The streaming service platform has begun discussions with global banks about a second listing in the city iyi is seeking to raise US$300…
Business
Venture Corp Q2 profit edges up to S$57.1 million; H1 earnings remain lower
Technology solutions provider Venture Corp posted a 2.3 per increase in net profit to S$57.1 million for its second quarter ended June…
News
Pushing the Boundaries of Space Commerce
‘Space’ is no longer just about science and exploration. It also now offers a serious business opportunity. Source link
News
The Atomic Bombing of Japan Was Justified
The moral indictment of the bombings works from a grossly upside-down portrait of the number and identity of the war’s victims. Source link
Business
Singapore stocks rise for third straight day amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Local stocks closed higher on Wednesday (Aug 6), marking a third consecutive day of gains despite a mixed regional market performance and…
Fashion
Jakarta’s land crackdown clouds outlook for Singapore-listed plantation firms
Singapore-listed palm oil firms with Indonesian exposure are treading cautiously as Jakarta pushes ahead with a sweeping land seizure. The…
Fashion
Honda posts 50% fall in Q1 operating profit on tariffs, lifts full-year forecast
The automaker says full-year operating profit took a smaller hit from tariffs than initially projected in May Honda Motor reported a 50…
Fashion
China’s policy banks rush to issue bonds before tax deadline
China’s policy banks have embarked on a bond-issuance spree in an effort to lock in lower yields before the reinstatement of a value-added…
Business
India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…
Business
Imas, UK’s Investment Association join MAS’ Project Guardian focused on asset tokenisation
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (Imas) and Investment Association (IA) on Wednesday (Aug 6) announced their…
Business
Cathay Pacific poised to make first Boeing order in 12 years
Cathay Pacific Airways is poised to place an order for new aircraft from Boeing for the first time in 12 years, according to sources…
Business
Cathay Pacific warns of declining fares and cargo uncertainty, shares fall
Cathay Pacific Airways warned on Wednesday (Aug 6) of declining airfares, challenges at its budget carrier and uncertain cargo market…
Business
Wee Hur jumps 6.5% to record high as Australia raises cap on foreign students
Shares of student accommodation operator Wee Hur hit an all-time high on Wednesday (Aug 6), following news that Australia will lift its…
Business
AMD’s China concerns overshadow upbeat sales forecast for AI
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the second-largest maker of artificial intelligence (AI) processors, said that the chipmaker’s return to the…