Sumitomo’s energy arm may set up LNG trading desk in Singapore
The energy trading arm of Sumitomo Corp is considering setting up an LNG desk in Singapore, the latest move by the Japanese company to strengthen its foothold in the seaborne market for…
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To be a wealth hub, Singapore must accept risk of rogue actors: Chee Hong Tat
MAS deputy chairman wants the Republic to be a place where entrepreneurs would bring their capital and talent To achieve the goal of becoming a wealth management hub, Singapore must accept…
Research shows this habit parents hate is good for teenagers
If you’re constantly hounding your teen to get out of bed before noon on the weekend, you may want to save your energy for a different battle. According to new research published in The…
3 ways leaders can stop being work jerks
A “work jerk” isn’t just someone who expects perfection. It’s the high achiever whose nervous system runs at lava-like temperatures, who’s chronically stressed, and demonstrates urgency as…
First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within three months
The first self-driving shuttle route in Punggol will open to the public in two to three months, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Jan 7. The 10 km route will…
The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
The race for artificial intelligence (AI) and surging defence spending are set to intensify a projected shortage of copper as producers struggle to expand, according to a new study by S&P…
‘No further action’ by CPIB against Nam Lee MD over whistle-blower report
This comes ahead of extraordinary general meeting called to oust company executive director and chairman The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) will take “no further action”…
EXCLUSIVE: Boucheron Taps Colman Domingo as Friend of the Maison
Colman Domingo is taking on a new role, this time as Boucheron’s latest Friend of the Maison. A two-time Academy Award nominee and multihyphenate, Domingo’s career spans film, television…
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names LaKeith Stanfield as Brand Ambassador
HOLLYWOOD CHAMELEON: In the run-up to his second men’s runway show, scheduled for Jan. 21, Jonathan Anderson continues to bolster the ranks of his Dior men’s ambassadors with the…
What to Watch: M&A Surprises Can’t Be Ruled Out for the Footwear Sector in 2026
The sector could see a surprise or two on the mergers and acquisitions front in 2026. That surprise in 2025 came from the $9 billion take-private deal for Skechers Inc., when it inked its…
What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other stocks favored by some analysts heading into 2026 include On…
Alan Ritchson Returns to Queensland to Begin Filming Sylvester Stallone-Produced Navy SEAL Pic for Amazon MGM Studios
Alan Ritchson is returning to Queensland, Australia to begin production on an untitled Amazon MGM Studios feature about decorated Navy SEAL hero Mike Thornton, Screen Queensland has…
Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region Ride-hailing giant Grab and Chinese automaker GAC inked a…
Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey
In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential Young adults in Singapore continue to favour human advisers…
JD.com weighs raising 10 billion yuan in debut dim sum bond sale
Dim sum bonds are attractive to some Chinese tech firms because of their lower financing costs JD.COM is considering its first dim sum bond sale, with a potential offering that could raise…
New ‘Jackass’ Movie Coming to Theaters in June
Not even a bull-induced brain hemorrhage and broken ribs can stop Johnny Knoxville. A brand new “Jackass” movie will be released wide in theaters on June 26, Variety can confirm. Knoxville…
S-Reits post strongest returns since 2019 with 22.9% gain: Morningstar
Rate cuts and solid property fundamentals propelled Singapore real estate investment trusts (Reits) to their best showing since 2019, said Morningstar on Thursday (Dec 8). While the 22.9…
‘Steepest discount’: Analysts bullish on office picks after S-Reits’ best run since 2019
Office S-Reits are undervalued, trading at the steepest discount to book value among this asset class Rate cuts and solid property fundamentals propelled Singapore real estate investment…
Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
Chinese tea chain Chagee Holdings is considering a listing in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter, joining a rush of firms being drawn to sell shares in the Asian…
Dior Goes on Tour, and the First Stop Is Selfridges
LONDON — The British capital may be icy cold with steely skies but the forecast is for a warm burst of color at the junction of Oxford and Duke streets when Dior moves into Selfridges’…
Loewe Goes Big, With Green Tiles Galore, for Ginza Flagship
With its corner location and thousands of muddy green ceramic tiles glistening on its facade, it’s impossible to miss the world’s second largest Loewe store in Tokyo‘s Ginza district.…
What to Watch: Gucci’s New Managerial Organization
In just three months Gucci president and chief executive officer Francesca Bellettini has been reshaping and reinforcing the company’s management structure, expected to help the brand’s…
EXCLUSIVE: Mouna Ayoub Is Auctioning Off Her Dior Couture
After John Galliano paraded a Christian Dior haute couture show inspired by Paris‘ homeless population back in 2000, riot police were called in to fend off a small but vocal group of…
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils Character Raya in Birthday Reveal
Marking Yash‘s birthday, the filmmakers behind “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” have released a character introduction video presenting Raya, played by Yash. The reveal arrives after…