Fashion
Sony to cede control of Bravia TVs to China’s TCL Electronics
TCL will produce televisions carrying the Sony and Bravia names, but using its own display technology[TOKYO] Sony Group is spinning off control of its home entertainment business, including its...
Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay
The new all-cash bid – at US$27.75 a share – has unanimous support from the Warner Bros board[LOS ANGELES] Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros...
Singapore chip manufacturing sector set to boom as global DRAM shortage continues
Benefits could ‘cascade across the entire value chain’, as demand outstrips supply of the computer memory hardware[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s manufacturing sector stands to benefit from the sustained global shortage of...
China’s Busy Ming bets on bargain snacks in US$428 million Hong Kong IPO
The retailer is now a national player in China’s snack market via small packs and budget pricing[BEIJING/SINGAPORE] Chinese retailer Busy Ming is seeking to raise up to US$428 million...
Six Crew Members Rescued Within 30 Minutes After Vessel Sinks in Singapore Waters
Six crew members were rescued within half an hour after their vessel sank in Singapore's waters, with all reported to be safe, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore...
Singapore: 147 Gastroenteritis Cases Reported at North View Primary School; Authorities Investigating
Singapore authorities are investigating 147 cases of gastroenteritis involving students from North View Primary School in Yishun, following reports of illness earlier this month. The cases span multiple levels...
Bain makes binding FineToday bid, eyes Asia beauty market: sources
FineToday operates in 11 Asia markets, including South Korea and Singapore, with China its second-largest after Japan[HONG KONG] Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group...
Singapore stocks track regional declines; STI down 0.1%
DFI Retail Group is the top performer on the blue chip index while Seatrium was the worst[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Tuesday (Jan 20), extending their fall for...
Calm ‘Doldrum Days’ Fuel Rising Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef, Study Warns
Extended periods of calm, windless weather known as "doldrum days" are playing a growing role in driving mass coral bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, according to new research...
Mysterious Iron Bar Discovered Inside Iconic Ring Nebula Puzzles Astronomers
Astronomers studying the famous Ring Nebula have uncovered an unexpected and puzzling feature: a massive cloud of iron atoms arranged in a bar-like structure stretching nearly six trillion kilometres...
