China’s Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco’s unit in 29 billion yuan JV
China’s state-run Sinopec said on Monday (Apr 28) it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture company with a registered capital of 28.80…
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China’s Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco’s unit in 28.8 billion yuan JV
China’s state-run Sinopec said on Monday (Apr 28) it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture company with a registered capital of 28.80…
Joann fabrics store closing dates: Here’s the full list of locations that will close for good this week
Time is running short for customers of Joann. That’s because in just a few more days, the beloved fabrics and crafts retailers will have closed 255 locations across America. And by the end…
Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up
Spotify has paid more than $100 million to podcast publishers and creators since January, the company told The New York Times’s DealBook. The payout is the result of a program introduced…
First Sponsor reports subdued market sentiments affecting China property development in Q1 2025
It remains cautiously optimistic that government support this year will contribute to gradual market recovery in country First Sponsor reported that weak market sentiments in the first…
Stoneweg European Reit Q1 DPU falls 3.7% to 3.374 euro cents
The distribution per unit (DPU) of Stoneweg European Real Estate Investment Trust (SERT) declined 3.7 per cent to 3.374 euro cents for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from 3.505 euro cents…
Canada Election: It’ll Be Carney or Poilievre Against Trump’s Tariffs
Canada chooses a leader to take on Trump Canadians vote on Monday to determine which political party forms their next government. But President Trump’s tariff assault on Canada and his vow…
Jojo Siwa Breaks Silence On Splitting Up With Her Partner Hours After "Celebrity Big Brother" Exit
On Monday morning, Jojo made a joint appearance on This Morning with fellow CBB housemate Chris Hughes, with whom she formed a strong bond in the house that generated a lot of conversation…
LMIRT Q1 net property income dips 2.4% to S$29.2 million
Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) on Monday (Apr 28) posted a 2.4 per cent decline in net property income to S$29.2 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$29.9 million…
Investing in influencers – Azure Capital partners Gushcloud in fund to support creators, with up to 12.5% returns
The Azure-Gushcloud Entertainment Finance Fund, launched in February 2025, has hit its initial target of raising S$10 million from investors. The fund promises investors a return of 12.5…
Ant Group enters brokerage business with HK$2.81 billion Bright Smart buy
Ant Group, an affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, is buying a HK$2.81 billion (S$476 million) controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities mmodities Group,…
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon to Step Down
Channel 4 has announced that Alex Mahon has decided to step down as CEO and will leave the business in summer this year. Mahon joined the U.K. network in 2017 as the channel’s first female…
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit reports positive rental reversions despite dip in occupancy in Q1
CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) reported a growth in portfolio rental reversions of 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, despite occupancy dipping, in a bourse…
The History of the Lady Dior Bag: How a Gift for Princess Diana Turned Into a Timeless Symbol of Luxury
When former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac gifted a petite black leather bag to Princess Diana in 1995, she unknowingly set the stage for the Lady Dior to become one of the most…
This CEO took on the innovator’s dilemma. Here’s how he did it
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from…
U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?
President Trump’s shake-up of the global trade system has sent tremors through the long-held view that the United States is the source of the world’s safest financial assets. That’screated…
China claims no need for US grain as Brazil supplies grow
China’s grain supply will not be affected by a loss of US feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home, a…
Sats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open a US$270 million cargo terminal at John F Kennedy…
Yes, We Need Deportations Without Due Process
Only self-deportations will move the needle. Source link
The First Amendment Isn’t Divided Against Itself
The Supreme Court should recognize the harmony of religious non-establishment and free exercise by allowing Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school. Source link
Does Pope Francis Have You Weeping?
His underappreciated plea for prayer and charity — and real love. Source link
Harvard Does the Right Thing — Inadvertently
If the Trump administration’s big stick provokes a complacent Harvard into seeking more independence, that will be a good thing. Source link
A Circular Firing Squad at the Pentagon
The sooner the focus can get back to the reforms Pete Hegseth is pushing, the better. Source link
Up north and down here, &c.
On the Canadian election today and U.S. elections past; a Georgian violinist; Central Park in bloom; and more. Source link