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Art and Life in Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague”
Leave it to Richard Linklater to see how, in art, the fundamental things apply. In his two new movies—“Blue Moon,” about the lyricist…
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Misty Copeland’s Ballet Send-Off
Sometimes a return is also a farewell. Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, may be the most…
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Rose Byrne Hits the Mother Lode
Her comedic pivot would have to wait, though. After a stint living in London, she moved to New York to co-star with Glenn Close in…
Business
Singapore shares close lower in tandem with Wall Street retreat; STI slides 0.3%
Across the broader market in the city-state, decliners beat gainers 371 to 250 as 1.8 billion securities valued at S$1.4 billion are…
Business
Why BYD faces a raft of troubles
Since authorities earlier this year stepped up scrutiny of the bruising price war in China that helped fuel the group’s rise, its sales…
Business
Tata Consultancy Services slashes 19,755 jobs in biggest workforce cut amid AI, US strains
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) made its steepest-ever job cuts as strained ties with the US and a rapid shift towards artificial…
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ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab
Within just a decade, Grab has gone full circle from an entrant challenging incumbent taxi companies to becoming one itself. In July,…
Business
ComfortDelGro’s quiet tech play and why it’s not sweating GrabCab’s taxi move
Grab says it won’t poach rival drivers, but its entry may intensify Singapore’s tight market Within just a decade, Grab has gone full…
Business
‘The talent is there’: Is Singapore’s push for board diversity turning a corner?
Progress has been made, but questions remain over whether inclusion is now structural or still symbolic With women occupying barely a…
Business
AI jobs shock is coming and firms aren’t ready: Klarna CEO
The CEO sees the AI boom spelling the end to what he calls “excess profits” in both the banking and software industries From technology…
Business
GIC, Carlyle-backed chemicals firm Nouryon shelves US$5.8 billion loan amid investor unease
Moody’s cuts Nouryon’s Q4 estimates amid macro uncertainty and weak demand in construction markets Speciality chemicals producer Nouryon…
Business
Thai stock exchange mulls relaxing rules to boost market liquidity and new listings
SET expects a stronger, more stable government after elections to implement effective economic policies The Stock Exchange of Thailand…
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Hong Kongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters
Gold, traditionally seen as a store of value during times of instability, is one of the best-performing assets of 2025 Hong Kong residents…
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Hongkongers rush to sell family jewels as gold glitters
Hong Kong residents rushed to sell everything from gold bars to rings this week, with people weighing family jewels and counting stacks of…
News
St. Cloud Priest Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Woman While Acting as Her Spiritual Adviser
A former Catholic priest with the St. Cloud Diocese has been accused of sexual misconduct with a woman while being her spiritual adviser.…
News
Woman, 60, Dies After Haunted Mansion Ride at Disneyland in Anaheim
A 60-year-old woman has died at Disneyland shortly after taking a ride on the Haunted Mansion, one of the park's most iconic attractions.…
Business
Thailand’s Delta shares set to drop as exchange imposes curbs
The stock has more than tripled in price from its April low, boosted by optimism over its role as maker of components for…
Business
Delta electronics shares slump in Bangkok due to exchange curbs
The stock has more than tripled in price from its April low, boosted by optimism over its role as maker of components for…
News
Texas Woman Who Previously Shot Her Fiancé To Death, Found Guilty of Killing 5th Husband with Insulin Overdose
A Texas woman was convicted this week of killing her diabetic husband in 2023 through neglect as he suffered from an insulin overdose. A…
Business
Asia: Markets limp into weekend as AI bubble fears grow
While some markets hit record highs along with gold and Bitcoin, talk is growing that valuations among some companies may have run too…
Business
Thai central bank worried over disconnect as global markets soar
The disconnect between the real economy and record-high financial markets worldwide is worrying, according to the Bank of Thailand (BOT),…
Business
Vingroup seeks US$500 million private credit for EV charging ports
China dominates the global public charging market with over 850,000 installations last year, more than double the installations in the…
Business
Top Glove shares surge 7.3% to two-month high on return to full-year profitability
The group attributes its improved performance to improved glove demand and cost efficiency Shares of Top Glove soared on Friday (Oct 10)…
Business
Top Glove shares end flat after 7.3% surge in intra-day trade on return to full-year profitability
The group attributes its improved performance to the higher demand for gloves and its cost efficiency Shares of Top Glove soared on Friday…