Asia: Alibaba soars but markets dip
ESE ecommerce giant Alibaba boosted the Hang Seng on Monday, but other Asian markets mostly fell back after Wall Street retreated from record highs. Alibaba rocketed 15 per…
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Studio 54 Gets a Revival From Valentino Beauty
Who said disco was dead? Certainly not Valentino Beauty, who is bringing back Studio 54 for the night of Sept. 10. It marks the brand’s 2025 Born in Roma Rendez-Vous Ivory Collection…
Alibaba shares soar most since 2022 after making headway in AI
Alibaba Group Holding’s stock leapt more than 18 per cent after reporting a surge in revenue from artificial intelligence (AI), underscoring the steady progress it’s making against rivals…
China banks pressured by rising loan losses, low margins
China’s mega banks are under pressure from rising allowances for loan losses and a continued margin erosion in their mission to support the world’s second-largest economy. The lenders, led…
10 Superhero Shows That Are Too Disturbing for Kids, Ranked
Caped crusaders aren't always the valiant, bad-guy-busting greats that have been consistently showcased since the superhero genre made an appearance. In the past decade or so, some…
Gold climbs to more than four-month high on US rate-cut bets
Gold prices rose to a more than four-month high on Monday (Sep 1), as increased expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted bullion’s allure. Spot gold was up…
10 Spooky Family Movies That Aren’t 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' or 'Hocus Pocus'
As the spooky season is almost upon us, it’s time to break out the eerie family movies that are good for a fright night. Props and all due credit go to the two most popular of all time,…
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soars 6.5% on the back of new orders worth US$920 million
Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soared 6.5 per cent shortly after market open on Monday (Sep 1) on the back of its announcement that it has secured 22 new orders for its vessels. The…
Gorka accuses CNN anchor of 'distorting the facts' about transgender shooters
White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka accused a CNN anchor of pushing a political agenda after she sought to downplay the number of gender-divergent mass shooters following the…
Could ‘Jay Kelly’ Be the Film That Lands Adam Sandler His First Oscar Nod?
It might be time for the Academy to invite the “Sandman.” Adam Sandler has long been one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, but his work in Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly” could finally land…
Oil holds in tight range, rising output offsets Russia supply disruptions
Oil prices traded in a tight range on Monday as worries about rising output and the impact of US tariffs on demand offset supply disruptions stemming from intensified Russia-Ukraine…
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Cathay Cineplexes to undergo voluntary liquidation
It is not feasible for the cinema chain to continue operating as a going concern, parent mm2 Asia says Entertainment company mm2 Asia on Monday (Sep 1) announced that Cathay Cineplexes…
Cathay Cineplexes ceases operations as talks with creditors fall through
Struggling cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes has ceased operations as of Monday (Sep 1), shortly after its voluntary liquidation was announced earlier in the day. The cinema chain, which owes…
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy tees up painful cuts in survival bid
Spirit Aviation Holdings’ second bankruptcy filing in a year signals that the low-cost carrier is finally facing up to the painful steps needed to ensure its survival. But its board faces…
The Most Nostalgic Movie of Every Year of the '60s, Ranked
Take a groovy trip back to one of the most culturally significant eras of the last 100 years. The 1960s were a crucial point for cinema, a time marked by huge cultural shifts and new ideas…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, GuocoLand, Oxley Holdings, Bromat Holdings
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sep 1): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar): The manager of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, GuocoLand, Oxley Holdings, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Sep 1): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar): The manager of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit…
Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Get $70 Markdown for Labor Day
Apple may be best-known for its latest AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Beloved by stars like Bella Hadid, Timothée…
Oxley Holdings H2 loss narrows to S$8.3 million on higher revenue
Property developer Oxley Holdings on Friday (Aug 29) posted a narrower loss of S$8.3 million for its second half ended Jun 30, 2025, compared with S$94.9 million in the year-ago period.…
LeBron James’ Historic New Nike Sneaker Will Be Released Soon
As LeBron James approaches a record-setting 23rd NBA season, Nike is getting the Los Angeles Lakers star ready for the long haul with his latest signature sneaker. Also in its 23rd…
GuocoLand unit divests Thistle Johor Bahru hotel for RM150 million
The group is expected to enjoy a net gain of about RM35 million upon completion of the sale Property developer GuocoLand is selling the Thistle Johor Bahru hotel and the associated land…
BYD profit drop may be worrying sign of things to come
The fallout is becoming impossible to ignore in the fierce battle among Chinese carmakers. With BYD reporting a staggering 30 per cent plunge in quarterly profit last Friday (Aug 29), its…
‘The Chosen’ Team Sets Biblical Animated Series at Amazon, Paul Walter Hauser and Yvonne Orji Among Cast
Amazon Prime Video is expanding its Christian programming offerings once again with a series order for the animated adventure comedy “The Chosen Adventures.” Prime Video has ordered 14…