Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to Cosmopolitan Canada across fashion, style, culture, and entertainment.
The work spans trend coverage, cultural conversation, and stories drawn from the publication's editorial partners, with source attribution provided within individual articles where applicable.
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MAS, PBOC to deepen collaboration in green and transition finance
The central banks of Singapore and China reaffirmed their commitment to push on with their cooperation in green and transition finance. At…
MAS, PBOC to deepen cooperation in green and transition finance
The central banks of Singapore and China reaffirmed their commitment to push on with their cooperation in green and transition finance. At…
Singapore stocks notch 5-day rally ahead of GDP data
The local bourse extended its winning streak to end the week on a high note as investment sentiments have been undisturbed by tariff news,…
Misinformation is already a problem during natural disasters. AI chatbots aren’t helping
When deadly flash floods hit central Texas last week, people on social media site X turned to artificial intelligence chatbot Grok for…
What Was Paul Gauguin Looking For?
In June, 1891, Paul Gauguin arrived in Tahiti. He was forty-three. With him—according to Sue Prideaux, whose new biography of Gauguin,…
Conor McPherson’s Reliable Treasure
Conor McPherson’s small 1997 masterwork “The Weir” has been one of the most reliable treasures of the Irish Repertory Theatre. First…
CGSI downgrades Grab to ‘hold’ with earnings growth expected to slow in H2
CGS International (CGSI) has downgraded its rating on Grab Holdings to “hold” from “add”, anticipating a slowdown in earnings growth in…
Angelina Jolie - Brad Pitt Legal Battle Heats Up; F1 Actor Files New Court Documents
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were once the most loved pair in Hollywood, have topped the headlines again because of their legal…
Helen Wong to retire as OCBC CEO; Tan Teck Long named successor
OCBC group chief executive officer Helen Wong will retire on Dec 31, 2025, with Tan Teck Long, the bank’s current head of global wholesale…
Sats CEO Kerry Mok earns S$3.1 million in remuneration in FY2025, increase of over 30%
Kerry Mok, chief executive officer (CEO) of inflight caterer and ground-handling company Sats, earned over S$3.1 million in total…
Sats CEO Kerry Mok sees pay hike of 30.5% to S$3.1 million
Kerry Mok, chief executive officer of inflight caterer and ground-handling company Sats, earned over S$3.1 million in total remuneration…
Sats CEO Kerry Mok’s pay rises 30.5% to S$3.1 million
Kerry Mok, chief executive officer of inflight caterer and ground-handling company Sats, earned over S$3.1 million in total remuneration…
Who Is Courtney Tamagny? Daughter of NJ Police Chief Claims Her Father and Neighbors Sexually Assaulted Her for Years as Part of 'Ritualistic' Cult
The daughter of a New Jersey police chief has claimed that he sexually assaulted her repeatedly for more than a decade as part of a…
China’s GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers
China’s economy is expected to have slowed down in the second quarter from a solid start to the year. This comes as trade tensions with…
Musk's Tesla marks formal India entry with Mumbai launch event
Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai next week, having imported US$1 million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its…
Citigroup sets mid-2026 target of 1,150 for MSCI’s global equity index
The brokerage’s expected year-end EPS growth of above 11% for the ACWI falls below consensus estimates GROUP on Friday (Jul 11) introduced…
‘Defensive play benefiting from volatility’: Analysts positive on SGX earnings, raise target prices
Analysts are positive on Singapore Exchange (SGX), amid the recent months’ rise in trading volumes and volatility. SGX can be considered a…
Springfield Man Killed Transgender Woman Who Offered Sexual Favors in Exchange for Drugs
The Springfield man convicted of murdering a transgender woman four years ago was sentenced Thursday, July 10, to 30 years in prison.…
Chinese banks stumble on Beijing’s consumer lending push
Chinese banks are struggling to comply with new Beijing guidelines to boost consumer credit as they reel from a surge of defaults on…
Jacksonville Woman Lures, Kills Man Who Had Been Sexually Grooming Her Since She was 8 Years Old
A 21-year-old Jacksonville woman accused of killing a man alleges she was sexually groomed by the victim since when she was eight years…
Who Is Xu Zewei? 33-Year-Old Chinese Hacker Arrested in Italy for COVID-19 Research Espionage Using Microsoft Server Exploit
In a major move against cybercrime, U.S. officials have confirmed the arrest of 33-year-old Chinese national Xu Zewei in Milan, Italy, on…
Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4: xAI's Smartest AI Yet to Rival ChatGPT and Gemini
Tech mogul Elon Musk has officially introduced Grok 4, the latest artificial intelligence model from his company xAI. The announcement…
Japan’s MUFG targets US for securitisation business, plans to boost headcount
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) plans to expand its securitisation business globally, with a focus on North America, and will…