Jimmy Lai’s Sham Conviction in Hong Kong
There may now be a new opportunity to press for his freedom. Source link
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No Heroes in the Oklahoma Grading Controversy
There’s only one relevant question in a University of Oklahoma probe into a failing grade that became a national story. Source link
Amazon European hub in Luxembourg braces for record job cuts
Amazon.com’s decision earlier this year to axe 14,000 employees around the globe is reverberating at the company’s European headquarters in Luxembourg. In the coming weeks, Amazon is…
Five Things That Changed the Media in 2025
The true-crime genre has been a cornerstone of the podcast market for years, and we could very well see a proliferation of newsletters about cold cases, wife murders, or gangland rackets.…
EU to yield on combustion engines ban after automaker pressure
It will be the union’s most significant climb-down from its green policies of the past five years [STRASBOURG, France] The European Commission is set to backtrack on the European Union’s…
Airline Caterer Gategroup said to pick banks for Zurich IPO
The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding has selected banks for an initial public offering, which could take place as soon as the second half of next year, people familiar…
‘Shadow banking’ growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says
The sector’s rapid growth alarms regulators over weak transparency and risks spilling into broader financial markets The non-bank financial sector’s share of global assets grew to 51 per…
MUFG’s next CEO Hanzawa seeks growth to close gap with global rivals
Hanzawa, 60, who is currently the head of the main banking unit, will succeed Hironori Kamezawa on Apr 1 Junichi Hanzawa, the next chief executive officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group…
Nick Reiner Stole Money from His Parents Rob Reiner and Michele and Paid Sex Worker to Lose His Virginity
Nick Reiner had earlier spoken about his troubled past, once admitting that he lost his virginity to a sex worker and paid for the encounter with money he had stolen from his parents, Rob…
Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is worried about the currency’s rapid rise and is…
Rupee hits record low, pressured by persistent outflows and NDF maturities
The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by dollar bids spurred by the likely maturity of positions in the non-deliverable…
DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags
The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Shares of two local banks, DBS and OCBC, hit all-time…
Asian markets retreat ahead of US jobs as tech worries weigh
ASIAN markets extended losses with Wall Street on Tuesday as investors jockeyed for position ahead of key US jobs and inflation data, while sentiment remains subdued by worries over a…
ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan
The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 A new facility set up by oil giant ExxonMobil on Jurong Island shows that innovation…
Trump sues BBC, accusing it of defamation over editing of Jan. 6 speech
President Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices. Source…
McKinsey plots thousands of job cuts in slowdown for consulting industry
The firm’s revenue growth has flatlined in the last five years, leading to a reset after rapid hiring over the prior decade As McKinsey partners gathered in the consulting giant’s…
Stocks to watch: Singapore Airlines, CSE Global, ST Engineering
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 16): Singapore Airlines (SIA): The national carrier recorded passenger traffic of…
Bjak founder weighs IPO as Malaysia insurtech expands abroad
Bjak, Malaysia’s largest online insurance aggregator, is mulling an initial public offering (IPO) within the next two years as it seeks to enter Europe. Bjak is eyeing new markets in Spain…
Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia wasn't an activist and he didn't choose to become locked in to what has become one of the most contentious immigration issues of the Trump administration, his lawyer…
Welcome Back, Chile
The U.S. has a renewed ally in this South American success story. Source link
Elon Musk’s fortune soars above US$600 billion on new SpaceX valuation
The company is the biggest player in the orbital launch industry with its Falcon 9 rockets Elon Musk’s wealth has reached a new high, topping US$600 billion for the first time on the back…
California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will join California as public health consultants, Gov.…
As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent
The talent shortage is especially pronounced in specialised and regulated sectors such as finance and cybersecurity Technical proficiency in programming and Web development – once the…
GM strikes deal to put Apple Music in all of its new vehicles
General Motors (GM) has cut a deal with Apple to bring the Apple Music app into Chevrolet and Cadillac models starting on Monday (Dec 15), when the automaker will send it to vehicle owners…