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Jonas Åkerlund to Direct Björn Borg’s Bestselling Memoir Adaptation for Banijay Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
“Heartbeats,” the bestselling memoir of tennis legend Björn Borg, is set for a stylish adaptation with popular Swedish director Jonas…
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Jurong Island’s ‘balancing act’: Going green while sustaining jobs and growth
The petrochemical hub’s transition comes amid the oil down-cycle and a looming carbon tax hike As Singapore’s Jurong Island embarks on a…
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Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital for treatment
Irish President Michael D Higgins has spent the night in hospital to have a localised infection examined. President Higgins travelled to…
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Banks not told of power plant when they gave in-principle loan commitment to Tuaspring project: witness
Consortium sends18 questions to company upon finding out about the higher-risk power plant The consortium of banks which considered…
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Banks not told of power plant when they gave in-principle loan commitment to Hyflux’s Tuaspring project: witness
Consortium sends18 questions to company upon finding out about the higher-risk power plant The consortium of banks which considered…
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India and China resume direct flights after 5 years
Direct flights between India and China have resumed as relations between the countries appear to be thawing. IndiGo flight 6E 1703 from…
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Eurozone to get hard data on tariff damage as ECB sets rates
Analysts expect the bloc to maintain the minimal 0.1% expansion it managed in the three months to June Europe will get a rigorous economic…
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Prisons to carry out extra checks before releasing inmates
Prison governors in England and Wales will need to provide assurance that enhanced checks have been carried out when inmates are released…
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Luxury brands turn on the charm in China to kindle nascent spending recovery
Brands have flocked to Nanjing Deji Plaza, the country’s top-performing mall in 2024 with sales of 24.5 billion yuan As Chinese shoppers…
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‘Song Sung Blue’ Review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Form a Neil Diamond Tribute Band in a Different Kind of Faith-Based Movie — a Pop Nostalgia Trip with a Dark Side
I’ve never been wild about the term “faith-based movie” — or, at least, the idea that it should just be applied to PG-rated…
Fashion
Vogue World Photos: Dakota Johnson, Nicole Kidman, Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda from ‘Black Panther’ and More Celeb Pics
Vogue World took over the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The magazine’s fashion show extravaganza — officially…
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Dasmond Koh’s NoonTalk Media defends strategy amid going concern warning
Auditors flagged a ‘material uncertainty related to going concern’ earlier this month, after the group incurred a net loss of S$1.8…
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Anwar says chip tariff not an issue for now after Trump meet
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that US President Donald Trump told him the US and Malaysia will deal with US tariffs on…
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Parvathy Thiruvothu to Star in Don Palathara’s Next Alongside Dileesh Pothan (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian National Film Award-winning actor Parvathy Thiruvothu is set to spearhead Don Palathara‘s next directorial venture, co-starring the…
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Home Office 'squandered billions' on asylum accommodation, MPs say
The Home Office has "squandered" billions of pounds of taxpayers' money on asylum accommodation, according to a report by a committee of…
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Toyota’s September output grows for fourth stright month, aided by strong US demand
Toyota Motor on Monday said its worldwide production increased by more than 10 per cent in September and rose for a fourth straight month,…
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Toyota’s September output grows for fourth straight month, aided by strong US demand
Toyota Motor on Monday said its worldwide production increased by more than 10 per cent in September and rose for a fourth straight month,…
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Meituan seeks to raise US$3 billion in dual-currency bond sale
The company operates online platforms for food delivery and other consumer products Meituan plans to raise around US$3 billion in what…
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Korea Box Office: ‘Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc’ Leads Again
“Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc” stayed No. 1 at the Korean box office with $1.6 million from 219,686 admissions over Oct. 24–26, taking…
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Philippine central banker sees more easing as graft woes weigh
The Philippine central bank may cut its key interest rate again in December and further next year, as the economic fallout from a…
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Hong Kong Jockey Club sells US$1 billion portfolio to Canada firm
The entity has multiple exclusive legal betting licenses granted by the government on activities including horse racing and football…
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EXCLUSIVE: LVMH’s Art Foundation Brings Caillebotte Masterpieces to New York
PARIS — Louis Vuitton’s temporary flagship on 57th Street in New York City boasts special features including a restaurant and towers of…
Fashion
Cynthia Rowley Talks About Her Fashion Journey and Winning the CFDA’s Founder’s Award
No one was more surprised that Cynthia Rowley to hear that she will be awarded the Founder’s Award at the CFDA Fashion Awards on Nov. 3.…
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Brendon Babenzien on 10 Years of Noah and His Love for Skateboarding
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Brendon Babenzien can relate to that old saying — at least when it comes to his brand, Noah.…