TotalEnergies sues Charge+ over sale of EV charging assets
The defendant says it refused to proceed with the deal because BlueSG – which accounted for more than 95% of the claimant’s revenue – was alleged to not be a going concern TotalEnergies…
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Singapore stocks flat; latest factory output data posts solid growth
Singapore stocks ended flat on Friday (Dec 26), even as the latest factory output data pointed to continued strength in manufacturing activity. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was…
Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins
In recognition of their loyalty, local supermarket chain Sheng Siong has awarded its long-serving employees with gold coins. Sheng Siong has more than 80 stores islandwide, with the…
Thai rice exports may fall as much as 12.5% in 2026 as baht bites
Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million metric tons next year from up to 8 million in 2025, with the strong baht making it harder to compete with the plentiful supplies…
Keppel Data Centre Campus gets conditional approval for 10-year lease extension
This is part of the sale of two hyperscale data centres in the campus to Keppel DC Reit Authorities have granted a conditional 10-year lease extension (to Jul 15, 2050) for Keppel Data…
Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness Investors have piled into climate-friendly assets this year despite…
Vietnam’s Vingroup to withdraw bid for US$67 billion North-South high-speed railway
The government has said the winner of the North-South railway will be announced in January Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, said on Thursday (Dec 25) that it would withdraw its…
Ten lessons from a history of disruptions
There are many common reasons how and why business disruptions happen, and are resisted Disruption has felled many once-great companies, including Digital Equipment, Nokia, Sears, Kodak,…
IndiGo crisis reveals why India’s new air safety rules are vital
While taxiing out of the runway at Mumbai after the plane had landed from Abu Dhabi, the pilot heard the instruction to turn right, but his hand began to turn the aircraft left. “What are…
Sembcorp acquires Indian solar power project for S$246 million
The company’s gross renewable energy capacity installed and under development in India has now climbed to over 7.6 GW Sembcorp Industries on Friday (Dec 26) announced that it completed its…
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal
The Asian nation’s overall exports of the raw materials have risen since last year China is still restricting the rare earth elements that the US needs to produce its own permanent magnets…
China silver fund plunges after string of moves to quell frenzy
Other Chinese funds linked to the metals have also seen big gains and warnings to investors THE value of China’s only pure-play silver fund plunged by its maximum daily limit of 10 per…
Taiwan’s Foxtron launches Bria EV model, eyes overseas markets
Taiwan’s Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor, launched an electric vehicle (EV) model called Bria on Thursday (Dec 25). Versions of the model will…
Toyota posts sales drop in November, dragged down by China
Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks Toyota Motor’s sales and production…
Texas Boy Left Orphaned after Drunk Driver Speeding Wrong Way Down Highway Kills Entire Family on Way Home from Christmas Party
A young boy in Texas was left as the sole survivor of his family after a devastating car crash, reportedly caused by an alleged drunk driver, wiped out his entire family. Nearly the entire…
Partygoer Left Fighting for His Life After Drinking Liquid Nitrogen Served by Celebrity Chef at Christmas Party in Moscow
A man was left fighting for his life after his stomach was reportedly "torn apart" by a liquid nitrogen cocktail served by a celebrity chef at a corporate Christmas party in Moscow. The…
Christmas Eve Concert at Trump–Kennedy Center Canceled after Host Pulls Out in Protest of Rebrand
A jazz concert planned for Christmas Eve at the Trump–Kennedy Center had to be canceled on Wednesday after the longtime host of the annual holiday event withdrew in protest over the…
Rita Loncharich: Florida Woman Stabbed to Death by Maniac While Browsing Books at Barnes & Noble Store
A woman was stabbed to death in what appears to have been a random attack while she was looking through books at a Barnes & Noble store in Florida. Rita Loncharich, 65, was found…
Tourists in New York City Slam Provocative Times Square Billboard Proclaiming 'Jesus Is Palestinian'
A digital billboard that recently appeared in Times Square proclaiming "Jesus is Palestinian" triggered immense backlash from passersby, who called it provocative and needlessly divisive,…
Wall Street opens flat ahead of Christmas break
Wall Street indexes opened nearly flat in shortened Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday (Dec 24), as traders wait to see whether stocks can extend record gains in a seasonally strong…
SBS Gayo Daejun 2025 Live: Watch Performances of TXT, and More from the US, and other countries
SBS is set to bring back holiday cheers with the end-of-the-year music program SBS Gayo Daejun 2025 from INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The network will treat its viewers to star-studded…
California crypto company accused of illegally inflating Katy Perry NFTs and fraud
Four years ago, California startup Theta Labs’ cryptocurrency was soaring, and its future appeared bright when it landed a partnership with pop star Katy Perry. The Bay Area company had…
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. Your next toy purchase might be powered by artificial…
Christmas music driving you nuts? Why holiday playlists are everywhere
If it began to sound a lot like Christmas earlier than usual this year, it wasn’t your imagination. Halloween wasn’t even over before Spotify users began curating songs about mistletoe,…