Del Monte Pacific Q2 net profit up 630.4% at US$16.8 million
Mainboard-listed Del Monte Pacific said on Monday (Nov 17) that its net profit for its second quarter of FY2026 rose to US$16.8 million from US$2.3 million in the year-ago period. This…
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Del Monte Pacific Q2 net profit jumps six times to US$16.8 million; shares touch two-month high
The improvements reflect strong operational efficiency and market demand, says the dual-listed group Mainboard-listed Del Monte Pacific on Monday (Nov 17) reported a net profit of US$16.8…
Warburg-backed Princeton enters South Korea with first data centre
The company already has operations in Singapore, Japan, India, Indonesia, China and Malaysia. Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a data centre operator in Asia backed by Warburg Pincus, plans…
Fraud and scam claims against digital banks in Singapore on the rise
There were 94 scam and fraud claims against digital banks in Singapore in the first eight months of 2025, more than double the 42 claims for the whole of 2024. The total monetary amount…
Why Chinese shoppers are choosing local luxury over LVMH and Gucci
When Bernard Arnault, one of the world’s richest men and chairman of LVMH, dropped by Shanghai in September, many assumed his itinerary would be routine: check in on Louis Vuitton, Dior,…
Kris Boyd: New York Jets Cornerback Fighting for His Life after Being Shot in the Abdomen in Midtown Manhattan Shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is fighting for his life after being shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning, according to reports. The NYPD told multiple news…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She Still Supports Trump but Repeatedly Slams Him in Off-the-Rails Interview Over Epstein Files
Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday that she still supports President Trump, even after his brutal smackdown of her. However, she also took a swipe at his commitment to…
HDB Dragon Boat Athlete Dies After Sudden Illness at Singapore Regatta Waterfest
A 49-year-old employee of the Housing and Development Board (HDB), who was a member of the HDB's dragon boat team, passed away on Sunday, November 16, following a race at the Singapore…
Newark Mass Shooting: Two Killed, Including 10-Year-Old Boy, after Gunman Opens and Flees Scene
Two people, including a 10-year-old boy, were killed, and three others were injured in a mass shooting in Newark. A 21-year-old woman died from her injuries, while an 11-year-old boy and…
Airbus says Middle East regional aircraft to more than double by 2044
Airbus expects the Middle East’s regional aircraft fleet to more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044, an official said on Sunday (Nov 16). The European planemaker expects passenger traffic…
Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain
India, with 1.4 billion people, offers “a promising market, but still a complicated one” The globe’s biggest luxury brands have dreamt of India’s vast consumer base for decades, but…
Samsung plans US$310 billion investment to power AI expansion
Five-year investment package includes plans to build a new semiconductor facility designed to meet the needs of memory-chip demands South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday…
"Human Tongue" Found on Mars? Stunning ESA Images Reveal Enormous Horseshoe Channel Three Times Taller Than Everest!
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled stunning new photos that reveal the layers of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars. It is 26 km high, or roughly three times as tall as…
Korean conglomerates pledge US$464 billion of domestic investment
A trade deal with the US sparked concerns over low domestic investment and the nation’s currency Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group and LG Group pledged to invest a combined US$464…
Bitcoin is on the verge of erasing year’s gain as rout deepens
Bitcoin fell below US$95,000 for the first time in about six months as a bout of risk aversion sweeping across markets saw investors pull nearly US$900 million from funds investing in the…
Eight Tugboat Crew Members Arrested for Allegedly Helping Illegal Entry into Singapore
Eight men have been taken into custody for allegedly facilitating the unlawful entry of individuals into Singapore, the police said on Sunday, November 16. The men, aged 23 to 42, were…
Vietnam Ramps Up Efforts to Develop "Silver Economy" as Ageing Speeds Up
With policymakers warning that the country is entering one of Asia's fastest aging phases, Vietnam is attempting to position its rapidly expanding elderly population as a new source of…
Mexico City Descends into Chaos After Anti-Corruption Protestors Storm National Palace as President Sheinbaum Condemns Violence
Rioters stormed through security barricades outside Mexico City's presidential palace after an anti-cartel rally spiraled out of control, erupting into disorder. Young Mexicans — many of…
Tan Kok Huat, CEO of Reclaims Global, boosts stake
Financial services and telecommunications booked the most net institutional inflow for the week of Nov 7 to 13 Over the five trading sessions from Nov 7 to 13, institutions were net buyers…
How Did Todd Snider Die? Country Music Icon Dies Suddenly Aged 59 After Mystery Illness and Run in with the Law
Americana music legend Todd Snider has died at the age of 59, his record label confirmed on Saturday. The singer-songwriter, best known for songs like "Alright Guy", spent more than 30…
Who Is Keith Michael Lisa? Deranged Man Who Attacked and Vandalized NJ Acting District Attorney Alina Habba's Office Arrested
The deranged man who allegedly went on a rampage inside acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba's office on Wednesday night has been arrested, officials announced on…
Ex-CNB Officer Jailed for Misappropriating Funds Seized from Arrested Suspects in Singapore
A former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) investigation officer was sentenced to 13 months' jail on Friday, November 14, after he misappropriated about S$1,400 (US$1,077) from three men…
Possible New 'Earth 2.0' Found Just 18 Light-Years Away: Is This Our Next Planet?
A planet has been found by astronomers at the University of California, Irvine that orbits within the "habitable zone" of its parent star, an area where temperatures may permit the surface…
Georgia vs Spain Live Streaming: How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Online in the US, UK and India
Group E leaders Spain travel to Georgia knowing that a win would book their spot at the World Cup — and at the same time crush the hosts' already slim chances. Willy Sagnol's Georgia side…