Sen. John Fetterman demands Trump fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Sen. John Fetterman on Tuesday joined growing calls for President Trump to oust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Source link
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SoftBank-backed analytics firm Patsnap weighs dual listing in Hong Kong and Singapore
Patsnap, an intellectual-property data provider, is mulling a dual listing in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is considering…
Fed’s first meeting of 2026 likely to be dominated by threats to central bank’s independence
ALL eyes are on what US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell will say and do this week. While he is unlikely to change policy at the end of the central bank’s two-day meeting on…
Sasseur Reit rejects Xi’an mall offer from sponsor, targets South-east Asia for growth
Manager notes proposed acquisition will result in material dilution of DPU and NAV per unit, based on reasonable funding costs assumption Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust (Sasseur…
The Second Amendment Role Reversal
The truth is, legally, Alex Pretti was within his rights to have his gun on his person; but that doesn’t mean his actions were prudent. Source link
Can the University of Austin Be Replicated?
Its slimmed-down finances could prove as significant as its curriculum. Source link
With Xi Jinping’s Purge of China’s Most Senior Uniformed Official, War in Taiwan May Be a Step Closer
The move by Xi marks a seismic shift in Beijing’s power structure. Source link
The Beckhams’ Very Public Family Meltdown
This past week, after the semi-famous Brooklyn Beckham confirmed, via Instagram, a long-simmering rift with his very famous parents, people urgently wanted to know: What happened at his…
Increased AI automation can worsen gender inequality in the workplace: report
Study by non-profit advocacy group finds that young women are the most vulnerable to being displaced by the tech As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the economy, women – especially…
AI boom risks widening gender gap at work, with Gen Z women most exposed: Apac report
Achieving gender equity requires technology and HR teams to work in tandem, says co-founder of advocacy group As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the economy, women – especially…
KKR sells Goodpack back to founding Lam family: source
The move comes after the private equity player put Goodpack up for sale in October 2024, based on media reports Reusable bulk container provider Goodpack has switched hands once again,…
Singapore Airlines jet suffers damage to tail during aborted landing at Changi Airport
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) jet damaged its tail while landing at Changi Airport on Jan 24, after arriving from Manila amid windy conditions. All 256 passengers and 16 crew members…
As Newsom slams suppression of anti-Trump content, TikTok blames a technical glitch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is investigating reports that TikTok is suppressing anti-Trump content days after the platform averted a nationwide ban by finalizing a U.S.…
JD.com’s Jingdong Property files for Hong Kong IPO
Jingdong Property, a Chinese logistics infrastructure manager majority owned by e-commerce major JD.com, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, a regulatory…
Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind, HSBC says
Traders are on guard for increased volatility in markets ahead of an election on Feb 8 Bond markets in Malaysia and Mexico are among the most at risk should a further increase in…
Malaysian retailer MR DIY outperforms South-east Asia peers
A major boost for the sector is coming from the government’s cash payout of RM100 to adult citizens, spendable at selected retailers and grocers YSIAN retailer MR DIY Group,…
Appeals court overturns limits on federal agents' tactics against anti-ICE crowds in Minnesota
A federal appeals court on Monday set aside limits a lower judge had placed on federal agents and their ability to use crowd control tactics on anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota. Source link
HSBC to close Raffles Place branch on Feb 28
Holdings will close a key retail branch in Singapore’s financial district and open a wealth centre at the same building, as the lender doubles down on serving affluent…
Shipbuilder Nam Cheong rises 9.3% on US$19.8 million vessel sale
The 11-year-old, 3,000 deadweight tonnage vessel was sold to an Indonesian customer Shares of Nam Cheong rose S$0.10 or 9.3 per cent in intraday trading to hit S$1.18 at 10.13am on Tuesday…
Greg Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles leadership of immigration crackdown
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according a person familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its…
Indonesia’s captive power plants putting energy transition at risk, researchers say
Efforts to decarbonise Indonesia’s power sector have been put at risk by a faster than expected increase in the number of off-grid coal power plants and a lack of transparency…
STI breaks 4,900 amid expectations for Fed to hold rates steady
The benchmark index closes at a record high as DBS and OCBC notched gains of at least 1% The Straits Times Index (STI) broke new ground on Tuesday (Jan 27) and crossed the 4,900 threshold…
Rahm Emanuel Wants to Bite the Hand of the Aged Beltway Establishment
He’s advancing the idea that one person’s wisdom garnered through age is another person’s calcified thinking. Source link