Cambricon briefly overtakes Moutai as China’s priciest stock
A leading Chinese chipmaker briefly replaced a top liquor giant as the country’s most expensive onshore stock, as investors doubled down on innovative technology firms to keep driving a…
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China tech giant JD.Com unit, two other firms plan US$1 billion Singapore Reit
[SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] The property investment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.Com and two other firms plan to launch a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (Reit) with assets…
No salary information in the job posting? Hard pass
I’ve been through so many of these calls that they’re more predictable than a Tyler Perry plot. They start with small talk about the weather or “exciting” weekend activities. I recite my…
Spain’s Secuoya Studios Signs First Look Deal With Icelandic Production Banner Act4 Led by ‘True Detective’ Actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Among Others (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain’s Secuoya Studios is continuing its international expansion through a new first-look deal with the Icelandic production company Act4 which is spearheaded by a group of high-profile…
Lego bets on Asia as sales hit record and market share climbs
After posting record half-year sales figures on Wednesday (Aug 27), Lego said it would sustain its momentum by doubling down on the market in Asia. The Danish toymaker announced 34.6…
BritBox Acquires ‘The Hardacres’ From Banijay Rights for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
BritBox has acquired North American streaming rights to “The Hardacres,” the period drama that became U.K. broadcaster Channel 5’s best new weekly drama launch when it premiered in October…
Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix Join Gaza Drama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ as Executive Producers Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere
Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix are among the Hollywood stars who have boarded Kaouther Ben Hania’s Gaza-set drama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” as executive producers ahead of the movie’s…
From vultures to defenders, Japan private equity deals head for record year
Take-private deals in Japan are likely to hit a record high this year, exceeding the US$40.3 billion total racked up in 2023, according to private equity funds and advisers, as companies…
Thames Water, battling to avoid administration, agrees to fine payment plan
Under the deal, almost £100 million of what Thames Water owes could be delayed until 2030 Britain’s Thames Water said on Wednesday (Aug 27) the regulator had given it some…
FWD expands headquarters in biggest 2025 Hong Kong office lease
Insurance companies are the most willing to upsize their office space in the city Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings signed a decade-long deal with Swire Properties to expand its…
Australia’s Nine Entertainment Posts $1.75 Billion Revenue, $86 Million Profit
Australian media giant Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited posted revenue of AUD2.7 billion ($1.75 billion) and a net profit after tax of AUD133 million ($86.3 million) for the 12…
The White Company Taps Former Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta Designer for New Clothing Range
LONDON — The White Company, known for its luxurious bedding of brushed or Egyptian cotton in pristine whites and light grays, is brushing up its fashion credentials come September with the…
China’s Ping An Insurance eyes more investment in high-yield, high-tech stocks, CEO says
China’s Ping An Insurance plans to further invest in shares to boost its portfolio return while staying cautious about Chinese economic growth, co-CEO Michael Guo said. The privately owned…
Sias chastises Singapore Paincare over shareholder pressure in privatisation offer
The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed privatisation offer by reading the independent…
Sias raps Singapore Paincare for WhatsApp pressure on shareholders over privatisation offer
The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed privatisation offer by reading the independent…
IVAS expands valuation programme across Asia, develops new global standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to provide training support for the Chartered Valuer…
Papua New Guinea Makes First-Ever Oscar Submission With ‘Papa Buka’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Papua New Guinea has selected “Papa Buka” as its inaugural submission to the Academy Awards, marking the first time the Pacific nation has entered the international feature film category…
Business valuation body signs MOUs with training partners, develops new standards for intangible assets
The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two educational institutions to act as training partners for the Chartered Valuer…
Thai central bank sees room for accommodative policy in face of second-half challenges
Thailand’s monetary policy should remain accommodative as the economy will face multiple headwinds in the second half of this year, including from US tariffs, the minutes of the central…
Malaysia makes contingency plans for agriculture exports under EU deforestation rules
Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a “standard risk” country under the European Union’s new…
Travis Kelce Teams With American Eagle on Co-branded Collection
Between Tuesday’s blockbuster reveal of his engagement to Taylor Swift, his popular podcast with his brother, and his storied NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce has…
EXCLUSIVE: Jacob & Co. and Electronics Specialist Loewe Team for Gem-set Headphones
DIAMOND CERTIFIED SOUND: Forget crystal-clear audio — the collaboration between Jacob & Co. and high-end German electronics manufacturer Loewe launching Wednesday is all about gold and…
EXCLUSIVE: Why Paris Hilton Is the Star of Karl Lagerfeld’s Biggest Campaign Yet
No one knows precisely what Karl Lagerfeld and Paris Hilton said to each other at the 2006 event in Los Angeles for a Dom Perignon campaign lensed by the designer. Some say he told Hilton…
An 83-year-old pizza mogul returns to save 3,500 Domino’s
Billionaire Jack Cowin built a fast-food empire by bringing fried chicken to 1960s Australia. Now, at 83, he’s back to attempt a turnaround of the biggest Domino’s Pizza franchisee outside…