The Ukrainians Have Room to Maneuver in Peace Deal Proposal
The plan on offer is better than originally reported. Ukraine should work to make the Russians say no. Source link
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US: Wall St opens higher as December rate cut bets strengthen
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (Nov 21) as traders raised bets on an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December following commentary from policymakers, with…
Nearly 800 air traffic controllers, technicians to get $10k bonus for perfect attendance in shutdown
Hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will be awarded $10,000 for their "patriotic work to ensure the safety of the…
IMDA to co-fund deployment of robots by 500 firms over next 3 years
The authority’s support will focus on improving integration and interoperability Five hundred local enterprises will receive support from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in…
Trump removes hefty tariffs on coffee, other Brazilian agriculture products
President Trump has removed 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, cocoa, beef and other agricultural products that are not grown in sufficient amounts in the U.S. Source link
HSBC’s Swiss private bank boosts some bankers pay to stem exits
The Swiss arm has been increasing compensation of staff, including relationship managers HSBC Holdings’ Swiss private bank is boosting the pay of some of its staff as it looks to ward off…
Jardine Matheson’s Q3 performance ‘in line with expectations’
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson said in a bourse filing on Friday (Nov 21) that its performance for the third quarter of 2025 was “in line with expectations at the…
Mandarin Oriental posts ‘stable’ underlying net profit for Q3
Hotel group Mandarin Oriental, which is undergoing a privatisation bid from its majority shareholder Jardine Matheson, posted a “stable” underlying net profit for the third quarter of 2025…
Going Nuclear
The Trump administration is right to make nuclear power part of the U.S. energy solution. Source link
The Week: Trump’s Epstein Files Flip-Flop
Plus: Remembering David Pryce-Jones. Source link
Nuremberg in the Age of Lawfare
A warped history of justice, Tarantino-style. Source link
Is President Trump Thinking About Greenland Again?
Much-touted pharmaceutical deals could end up giving the president new leverage. Source link
The Tariffs Aren’t Helping
Donald Trump is a wholeheartedly pro-manufacturing president, and he’s definitely here to help — with a dizzying array of tariffs. Source link
Uranus Will Shine Brighter Than Ever on Nov 21 — Here's How to See it!
Skywatchers are in for a cosmic treat this November, as Uranus reaches its brightest point of the year. The distant ice giant will shine at opposition, making this the best time in 2025 to…
Vietnam Launches Campaign to Strengthen its Footprint in Global Tourism Market
The northern province of Vietnam's Ninh Binh hosted a conference on national tourism promotion for 2026 with the goal of boosting country's competitiveness as a travel destination…
European arms makers retreat as Ukraine peace plan gains traction
European defence shares fell to their lowest levels since late August on Friday (Nov 21), pausing their strong run this year, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was…
“Hamnet” Feels Elemental, but Is It Just Highly Effective Grief Porn?
Zhao’s first three features were steeped in documentary realism, shot with a sturdy, windswept lyricism and abounding in nonprofessional actors. Then came her fourth picture, the clunky…
Is AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of the hundreds of millions of people who use it…
Singapore Police Warn of Concert Ticket Scams as BLACKPINK Fans Report Losses
The Singapore police have issued an advisory urging the public to stay alert to concert ticket scams, after at least 11 people reported being duped while attempting to buy tickets for…
Indian rupee slides to record low, central bank likely intervenes near 89.50/USD
The Indian rupee weakened to a lifetime low against the greenback on Friday (Nov 21), pressured by shrinking risk appetite amid fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and…
Changi Airport October passenger traffic rises 3.4% to 5.8 million
Changi Airport on Friday (Nov 21) reported a 3.4 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in October. Passenger traffic came in at 5.8 million for the month, up from 5.7 million…
Asia tech rout resumes as stocks slide on AI valuation fears
ASIA’S tech-heavy markets slumped as sell-offs in sector leaders resumed on mounting concerns over stretched artificial intelligence (AI)-related valuations. South Korea’s Kospi index fell…
Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu denies claims new hire stole TSMC trade secrets
The executive is alleged to have taken proprietary knowhow from his former employer just before his departure Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu dismissed reports about a new hire…
Singapore: 67-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire to Cat Shelters at Bukit Batok Void Deck
A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to cat dwellings at a void deck in Bukit Batok East Avenue. According to the police, a fire at Block 263 Bukit Batok East…