HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
has been fined HK$4.2 million (S$692,427) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The bank failed to properly disclose…
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Escalating Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented dismissal of Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook. The…
This is why your thought leadership stories aren’t getting any traction
My first job as an opinion columnist was here at Fast Company, writing the back page column for the magazine, circa 2006 or so. The column was about the absurdities of the innovation…
How to turn your emotions into allies—not enemies—at work
Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our…
Trump’s Fury Erupts in Many Directions, Unnerving Experts: “Insanity!”
In recent days, President Trump has reached new levels of emboldenment when it comes to his ongoing authoritarian takeover. He’s raging at news organizations that displease him and vowing…
Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole
In 2001, before he cofounded Reddit, before he married the world’s greatest tennis player, before he became the face of devoted fatherhood and a serial entrepreneur, Alexis Ohanian gave a…
South Korea bets US$150 billion on reviving troubled US shipbuilding to woo Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is leaning on promises to “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” during his first official US trip, as the two allies wrangle over other details of…
Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is strong, a commerce ministry official said on Tuesday…
‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Season 2 First Look: Brit Comedy to Return in 2025 and Take Satirical Swing at ‘New Era’ of Diversity in Entertainment Industry (EXCLUSIVE)
The first look images from the second season of critically acclaimed Brit satirical comedy “Dreaming Whilst Black” see Adjani Salmon’s aspiring filmmaker Kwabena take on diversity…
Suzuki Motor to invest US$8 billion in India over next 5 to 6 years
It will increase production, launch new models and defend its market share in the world’s third-largest car market [HANSALPUR, India] Japan’s Suzuki Motor will invest US$8 billion…
GLP secures 2.5 billion yuan investment for China data centre
Logistics company GLP said on Tuesday (Aug 26) it had secured an investment of 2.5 billion yuan (S$449.5 million) from Zhejiang government-backed investors to expand its China…
Wildfire disasters are increasing but burning less land globally. Here’s why
Worldwide, an estimated 440 million people were exposed to a wildfire encroaching on their home at some point between 2002 and 2021, new research shows. That’s roughly equivalent to the…
Should investors belt up as Scoot dives into the red for the first time in 12 quarters?
Scoot, the budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been adding routes to its network, including some that were previously served exclusively by Jetstar Asia. These are Okinawa in…
Is Scoot’s first loss in 12 quarters a worrying sign for SIA shareholders?
Scoot, the budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been adding routes to its network, including some that were previously served exclusively by Jetstar Asia. These are Okinawa in…
AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers
Economists at Stanford University have found the strongest evidence yet that artificial intelligence is starting to eliminate certain jobs. But the story isn’t that simple: While younger…
A*Star biotech spin-off Mirxes trims losses to US$28.4 million as top line grows
Higher revenue is driven by increased contributions from its early detection and precision multi-omics segment Local biotech startup Mirxes on Monday (Aug 25) posted a net loss of US$28.4…
Ray Winstone Would Love to Work With Ridley Scott, Says Boxing Not Unlike Acting: ‘You Have to Respect Who’s Standing Opposite’
British actor Ray Winstone, one of this year’s recipients of an honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for career achievement, stopped by the Variety Lounge, presented by the Sarajevo Film…
Great Eastern sets sights on expanding high net-worth capabilities, doubling new business value
Great Eastern Life – the oldest and longest-established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia – has signalled plans to significantly grow its profitability. “We do have an…
Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit
When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on new hires during onboarding procedures. According…
Nomura doubles minimum work-from-office requirement in Japan
Nomura Holdings plans to start requiring employees in Japan to spend the equivalent of two days a week in the office – double the current rate – as the country’s largest brokerage moves…
China to expand carbon market to major industries by 2027
China will accelerate the expansion of its carbon market to incorporate major industries by 2027, according to guidelines issued by top policymakers. By 2030, China hopes to have in place…
China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300%
China has more than quadrupled its exports of steel in semi-finished form so far this year, adding to an unprecedented flood of the metal even after a wave of trade actions. Semi-finished…
EXCLUSIVE: Chloé’s Fall Campaign Revels in ’70s Hedonism
ENDLESS SUMMER: As Parisians end their summer beach holidays and trickle back into the French capital for “la rentrée,” or the back-to-school period, in English, Chloé is extending the…
Australia’s RBA signals more rate cuts ahead, pace undecided
Australia’s central bank board judged further policy easing would likely be needed over the coming year when it cut rates this month, and the pace could be gradual or quicker depending on…