SoftBank shares hit record high on AI prospects
Shares in SoftBank Group jumped more than 13 per cent to a record high on Friday (Aug 8) in a show of investor support for the Japanese technology investor’s AI push after first quarter…
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Singapore semiconductor firms are exposed to planned US tariff, but impact may vary: analysts
Semiconductor-related firms in Singapore are under the spotlight after President Donald Trump’s threat of a US semiconductor tariff. However, the impact of the levy will vary based on each…
Singapore semiconductor firms exposed to planned US tariff, but impact may vary: analysts
Semiconductor-related firms in Singapore are under the spotlight after President Donald Trump’s threat of a US semiconductor tariff. However, the impact of the levy will vary based on each…
Kelley Mack’s Death Was “Unexpected,” And She’d Been Auditioning As Recently As June
TMZ was the first to report this, with this publication also stating that Kelley had a “nice recovery” after undergoing treatment for glioma in February before relapsing shortly before her…
‘Clanker’ is the internet’s favorite slur—and it’s aimed at AI
AI skeptics have found a new way to express their disdain for the creeping presence of artificial intelligence: through slurs. Out on the streets and in stores, people have begun harassing…
Edinburgh Film Festival’s Paul Ridd on Rebuilding a Legacy, Elevating New Voices and Turning the Fringe Into an Asset
Two weeks before the Edinburgh International Film Festival kicks off its 78th edition, Festival Director and CEO Paul Ridd seemed almost at ease. “We’re not in the eye of the storm,” he…
Ticker glitch, rising competition deepen woes for Australian bourse
ASX is grappling with rising regulatory pressure and intensifying competition, as shares of Australia’s main exchange operator trail most of its global peers. In just two days, a bungled…
Popiah king Sam Goi makes chain offer for Tat Seng Packaging after PSC offer turns unconditional
Local tycoon Sam Goi has launched a cash offer to buy all shares of Tat Seng Packaging that he does not yet own at S$0.899 apiece. He is obliged to make an offer for the company’s shares,…
Celia Imrie’s WWII Novel ‘Meet Me at Rainbow Corner’ Nabbed by Saffron Cherry Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
The U.K.’s Saffron Cherry Productions (SCP) has optioned “Meet Me at Rainbow Corner,” the latest novel from acclaimed actor and bestselling author Celia Imrie. The 2024 release, which is…
China cuts coal imports, buys more oil and gas in July
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas imports to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same…
China cuts coal imports, deepens Asean ties amid trade shifts
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas imports to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same…
Tata Consultancy Services layoffs herald AI shakeup of US$283 billion outsourcing sector
Indian outsourcing giant Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) decision to cut over 12,000 jobs signals the start of a broader AI-fuelled trend that could end up eliminating around half a…
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If you want a ridiculously luxe-looking manicure that will have people oohing and ahhing over your digits, I highly recommend going custom. No, this doesn't mean you must make your way to…
Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically Motivated ‘Debanking’
Carter termed this alleged discrimination campaign Operation Chokepoint 2.0, in reference to an Obama-era antifraud program under which US officials reportedly discouraged banks from…
Benjamin Ree, Baldvin Z, Antti J. Jokinen and Linda Hambäck Bolster New Nordic Films Pitch Slate Whose Full Program Is Revealed
For its 31tst edition, New Nordic Films, the Norwegian International Film Festival’s industry confab, will be hitting new heights with a stronger than ever lineup of projects and completed…
Shop An Amazing Assortment Of Nordstrom Skirts, Dresses, and Pants
Is it just me, or are you tired of wearing jeans? As an avid baggy jeans wearer, I never thought I'd see the day. While I'm not completely ruling out denim from my wardrobe, I've been…
Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu says has board support as Trump calls for resignation
Tan has reached out to the White House to clear up what he called “misinformation” about his track record Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu said he has the full backing of…
Thai Airways shares soar to seven-year high after earnings jump
Its market value has reached more than 407.5 billion baht (S$16.2 billion), making it the fifth-largest carrier in Asia Thai Airways International’s shares climbed to the highest…
A 240-year-old Swiss watchmaker’s race to beat Trump’s tariff deadline
[LONDON/GENEVA] As a US tariff deadline neared this week, Swiss watch manufacturer DuBois et fils rushed to ship five high-end watches worth thousands of US dollars each to the United…
From rubber roots to risk management: Singapore’s 60-year mastery of global trades
As Singapore turns 60 this weekend, its journey from colonial rubber-trading outpost to one of the most sophisticated commodities powerhouses in the world reveals a lesser-known story: how…
AI can do your writing, but not your thinking
As a partner at Theory Ventures, a VC firm built around deep technology and market research, I spend my days swimming in information: academic papers, market reports, interview notes, and…
China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China’s top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) said on Friday (Aug 8) US tariff policy had not led to a “hard landing” the company had initially feared…
Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
DARD Chartered said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong, days after the city’s…
‘Ebony and Ivory’ Review: You Thought the Song Was Rubbish? Wait’ll You See How Two Pop Music Legends Let It Be
Among Paul McCartney’s high-profile musical collaborations in the 1980s, “Ebony and Ivory” is considered by many the worst. But its three minutes and 45 seconds pale in comparison to the…