The Epstein Conspiracy in Plain Sight
An element of the American elite embraced Epstein as one of its own, even after his guilty plea, thanks to his wealth and his connections. Source link
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Trans Activists Now Have Veto Power over Medical Education Courses
The suppression of video courses I was featured in is yet another blow to open and honest debate about pediatric transgender medicine. Source link
Speaker Johnson Proves the Necessity of Reviving the Nondelegation Doctrine
The Supreme Court should rule that Congress can’t surrender its core legislative powers, including over tariffs, to the president. Source link
AkzoNobel and Axalta to merge, creating US$25 billion paint giant
Under the merger, AkzoNobel shareholders will receive a US$2.5 billion dividend payout Dulux paintmaker AkzoNobel said on Tuesday (Nov 18) that it plans to merge with paintmaker Axalta…
IOI Properties eyes Reit listings in Malaysia, Singapore, with assets of US$8 billion
Malaysia’s IOI Properties Group is exploring two real estate investment trust listings in Malaysia and Singapore, with a combined asset value of up to US$8 billion, two sources with…
IOI Properties eyeing Reit listings in Malaysia and Singapore: sources
Malaysia’s IOI Properties Group is exploring two real estate investment trust (Reit) listings in Malaysia and Singapore, with a combined asset value of up to US$8 billion, two sources with…
More jail time for former KTL Global chief executive Tan Kheng Yeow
The former chief executive and director of KTL Global (KTLG), Tan Kheng Yeow, has been convicted of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving almost S$1 million, said the Singapore Police…
Singapore leads South-east Asia IPO market with US$1.6 billion in proceeds: Deloitte
Malaysia logs the highest number of new listings, with 48 issues raising US$1.1 billion in 2025 so far Singapore has emerged as South-east Asia’s biggest initial public offering (IPO)…
Bitcoin drops to a 7-month low while global stocks sell off; bonds rally
Stocks sold off and Bitcoin hit a seven-month low as investors pulled back from riskier corners of the market before a high-stakes week featuring Nvidia’s earnings and a pivotal US jobs…
KKR targets December close for second Asia private credit fund
Asian borrowers remain highly price-sensitive, often opting for bank loans that are typically 200 basis points to 400 basis points cheaper than private debt KKR is aiming to close its…
Asia: Markets track Wall Street down with Nvidia, US jobs in view
Asian stocks sank on Tuesday, tracking more losses on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly worried about frothy tech valuations, with focus turned to earnings this week from AI chip…
Judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives government time to appeal
A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Donald Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the…
BOJ chief to hold first bilateral meeting with PM Takaichi
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will hold his first bilateral meeting with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, a closely watched event that may provide hints on how soon the…
Trump touts his affordability policies at McDonald's summit
Recalling one of the most memorable moments of his 2024 campaign for an audience of McDonald's Restaurant owners, operators and suppliers, President Trump touted his administration's…
Is Perrier ‘natural’ mineral water? French court to decide
New filtration system is part of a broader dossier awaiting approval from local authorities A French court will rule on Tuesday on whether Perrier must withdraw its bottled water from…
Yangzijiang Maritime hits S$0.71 in active trading debut; ahead of issue price of S$0.60
It has raised gross proceeds of at least S$5.2 million via a private placement of around 8.6 million fully paid ordinary shares Shares of Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime on Tuesday (Nov 18)…
‘Baby Shark’ creator Pinkfong shares surge up to 62% on debut
Shares of Baby Shark creator Pinkfong, jumped as much as 62 per cent on their trading debut as investors snapped up the studio behind YouTube’s most-viewed jingle, following strong demand…
Business, Beware — Lina Khan Has a New Crusade In New York
Get ready for Soviet-style centralized control. Source link
Stocks to watch: SIA, SGX, YZJ Shipbuilding, CDL, YZJ Financial, StarHub, Coliwoo
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Nov 18): Source link
China raised gold reserves by 15 tonnes in September, Goldman says
China added an estimated 15 tonnes of gold to its forex reserves in September as central banks accelerated their purchases of bullion after a seasonal summer lull, according to Goldman…
DOJ sues to stop California's anti-ICE no-masking law
The Trump Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday to stop California's new law that seeks to ban federal immigration officers from wearing masks to conceal their identities, saying the…
Trump says he will sign Epstein bill if legislation lands on his desk
President Trump said on Monday he will sign legislation releasing files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if it reaches his desk, saying the fallout of the files'…
House vote on Epstein files promises long-sought reckoning on a host of conspiracy theories
The years-long political battle over the Epstein files has evolved from conspiracy theories about the Clintons masterminding Jeffrey Epstein's death in a New York jail cell to unproven…
Sen. Cassidy floats plan to pre-fund HSAs to shift Obamacare consumers to lower-cost health plans
Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of the Republicans leading negotiations on a plan to lower health care costs, said he and President Trump are "totally in sync" on wanting to give financial power to…