Why I Broke Up with New York
All this may seem to imply some deeper judgment about the city—that I think it’s wanton and unregulated, a “Where’s Waldo?” of Boschian perversion. But I will always defend New York from…
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Christoph Niemann’s “Spotted in New York City”
For the cover of the May 12 & 19, 2025, special issue about New York—our second issue commemorating the magazine’s hundredth anniversary, this year—we turned to Christoph Niemann, an…
IPhone maker Hon Hai’s April sales surge 26% ahead of US tariffs
Hon Hai Precision Industry, the main contract manufacturer for Apple and Nvidia, said its April revenue rose 26 per cent, likely boosted by the hastening of orders ahead of US…
Grab appoints Alejandro Osorio as new managing director for Singapore
Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab announced on Monday (May 5) that Alejandro Osorio has been appointed as managing director (MD) of Grab Singapore. Osorio currently leads the Grab Vietnam…
Singapore dollar surges against US dollar as Asia currencies rally on trade hopes
Asian currencies rallied on Monday (May 5) on hopes of a thaw in the US-China trade war and regional tariff deals with the Trump administration. Taiwan led the charge, with its currency…
China resumes spot LNG purchases to take advantage of price drop
The move is a u-turn for Chinese LNG buyers, which had reduced imports and resold shipments because expensive gas was not attractive to a weaker domestic market Chinese firms are…
Adani aides meet Trump team to push for end to US bribery case
ESENTATIVES for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani met officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration to seek dismissal of criminal charges in an overseas bribery…
Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade
Malaysia is planning to start a direct rail cargo service between its capital Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand this year to boost bilateral and regional trade,…
Trump rules out firing Powell while pushing him to cut rates
US President Donald Trump insisted he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell despite his sustained criticism over the pace of interest rate cuts. “Why would I do that?”…
Heads of NPR, PBS explore legal challenges against Trump's push to strip their funding
The leaders of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service said Sunday they are mulling over their legal options now that President Trump is seeking to strip them of public…
Oil drops more than US$2/barrel as Opec+ accelerates output hikes
Oil prices fell more than US$2 a barrel in early Asian trade on Monday as Opec+ is set to further speed up oil output hikes, spurring concerns about more supply. Brent crude…
BHP partner says Filo copper discovery is largest in 30 years
Copper mines are getting harder and much more costly to develop, even as global demand for the metal is projected to increase given its role in the energy transition ’s…
Ajisen Ramen operator Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss
This is based on a preliminary review of the unaudited management accounts of the group Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it expects to report a “substantial net loss” for…
New Zealand central bank sees AI adoption posing risk to financial stability
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence adoption in financial services presents a risk to financial stability, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand said in a report on Monday.…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Japan Foods
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (May 5). CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT): The manager of the trust on…
Saudis warn of more supply unless Opec+ cheats fall in line
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (Opec+) leader Saudi Arabia warned the group’s overproducing members it could amplify a historic shift in…
Harvard alum Stefanik says Trump '100% right' on university's tax-exempt status
Rep. Elise Stefanik may be a Harvard graduate, but she's lining up with President Trump in the battle over the Ivy League university's tax status. Asked whether Mr. Trump did the right…
Sinarmas Land offer price may be hiked
SINCE this column broached the topic of the lowball offer for Sinarmas Land five weeks ago, there have been two important developments. After the market closed on Apr 23, it was announced…
Trump wants 'total dismantlement' of Iran's nuclear program
President Trump said he's seeking "total dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program during a "Meet the Press" interview that aired Sunday. Source link
Brazil Police Foil Horror Bomb Threat at Lady Gaga's Concert at Copacabana Beach Attended by 2.1 Million People as They Arrest Mastermind
Police in Rio de Janeiro thwarted a bomb attack that was allegedly planned to target Lady Gaga's landmark concert at Copacabana Beach, which attracted a crowd of more than 2 million on…
Ron DeSantis sets pace for GOP governors on immigration
As President Trump plugs away at illegal immigration on the federal level, he's found an unparalleled partner in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is now leading the country's preeminent test…
President Trump unsure whether non-citizens are afforded Constitutional right to due process
President Trump says the courts are preventing him from delivering on his campaign promise to rid the nation of violent illegal immigrants, adding that he doesn't know if the non-citizens…
Chelsea vs Liverpool Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Chelsea will welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge on Sunday as they continue their chase for a UEFA Champions League spot. Currently fifth on the Premier League table, the Blues are in a…
Trump rejects China's request for a tariff pause as a prerequisite for trade talks
President Trump says he will not drop the new tariffs he imposed on China to jump-start trade negotiations. Source link