Alibaba is said to consider offering US$5 billion of bonds
CHINESE tech conglomerate Alibaba Group Holding is considering an offering of bonds totalling the equivalent of about US$5 billion as soon as this month, people familiar with the matter…
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SIA Group passenger traffic rises 7.4% in October
Cargo loads are up by 20.2 per cent, while cargo capacity expanded by 14.3 per cent SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 7.4 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic to…
Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production
The roadmap is intended to boost the production of sustainable cotton in the Uzbekistan, which is one of the world’s largest cotton producers. Uzbekistan is unique for its cotton…
Samsung unveils surprise US$7 billion buyback over coming year
Samsung Electronics plans to buy back about US$7.2 billion of its own stock over the next year, putting in motion one of the larger shareholder return programmes in its history. Korea’s…
Neoen secures 164MWp solar and agrisolar projects in France
French renewable energy developer Neoen has secured seven solar and 'agrisolar' projects totalling 164MWp in the latest round of tenders by the French Energy Regulation Commission. These…
Iron ore slumps on China property concerns, firmer supply
IRON ore futures declined to their lowest level in nearly two months on Friday (Nov 15) and fell for the week, weighed down by weakness in China’s property sector, stronger supply, and…
Peter Viens, new CEO of IReit Global’s manager, aims to diversify assets to attract institutional investors
The trust’s DPU is expected to drop as its Berlin property undergoes repositioning PETER Viens, the new chief executive officer of the manager of IReit Global, plans to diversify the…
Mike Tyson Slaps Rival Jake Paul During Weigh-In as Both Are Dragged Apart in Heated Final Face-Off Ahead of Blockbuster Boxing Bout
Mike Tyson is ready for the fight. After the official weigh-ins on Thursday evening at the Toyota Music Factory Tyson, 58, slapped 27-year-old Paul during their final face-off ahead of…
Dozens killed in Damascus, Lebanon, Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes
A total of 20 people were killed and 21 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in and near the Syrian capital Damascus, as Israel launched attacks at targets on multiple fronts. The Syrian…
Matt Gaetz: Woman in Bombshell Testimony to Congress Claims Trump's Attorney General Pick Had Sexual Encounter With Her When She Was 17
A central figure in a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving Matt Gaetz told the House Ethics Committee that the former congressman had sex with her…
Musk escalates Altman legal feud, casts OpenAI as monopolist
ELON Musk is ramping up his feud with Sam Altman, alleging in a court filing that OpenAI is trying to corner the market for generative artificial intelligence (AI) and sacrificing safety…
North Carolina Teacher Admits to Sexually Assaulting Student in Her Car After Victim's Mother Caught Them Using Family-Tracking App
A South Mecklenburg High School teacher has pleaded guilty to crime against nature in Mecklenburg County in connection with accusations that she had sexual activity with a student. As part…
Whoopi Goldberg Claims NYC Bakery Refused to Make Her a Birthday Dessert Because of Her Political Views; Owner Fires Back
Whoopi Goldberg has claimed that a New York City bakery refused to serve her due to her political views, and the 145-year-old establishment has fired back. On Wednesday's episode of "The…
Newly Elected Indiana Official Admits to Sexually Assaulting Woman in Las Vegas, Telling Her 'What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas'
Days after an Indiana man won the election to his local county commission, he pleaded guilty in a sexual assault case against him in Las Vegas, Nevada. John D. Jessup, 49, is now awaiting…
‘Christians United for Israel’ celebrates election results and calls for action
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of a group called “Christians United for Israel” say they are pleased with the outcome of the presidential election. Representatives for the national…
Houston Man Charged with Killing Ex-Girlfriend at Her Workplace After She Broke Up with Him to be with Another Man
Authorities have arrested a Texas man and charged him with gunning down his ex-girlfriend earlier this week at the southwest Houston liquor store she managed. Tikisha King, 29, was found…
China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October
Chinese policymakers are grappling with slumping domestic consumption (STR) China's retail sales last month grew at their fastest clip since the start of the year, official figures showed…
Dip in Singapore consumers’ trust in general insurers and insurance sales staff: report
THE level of trust Singapore consumers have in general insurers and their intermediaries such as brokers and advisers slipped in 2024, compared with the previous year, a study has found.…
Russian drone attack on Odessa kills one as NATO urges more aid
A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Thursday evening left one woman dead and at least two injured, according to the military governor. "Residential…
Cordlife posts S$1.6 million Q3 net loss on revenue decline
CORDLIFE remained in the red for the third quarter ended September 2024, after having fallen into a net loss position for the first half of the fiscal year. On Thursday (Nov 15), the…
The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis
Decades of caste discrimination have contributed to India having higher levels of child stunting rates than across Sub-Saharan Africa, new research has revealed. The two regions together…
Are automated license plate readers in your city? Here's how to find out
Will Freeman wants people to know they’re being tracked. His desire to shed light on the proliferation of license plate readers in his neighborhood in Huntsville, Ala., this year spurred…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Golden-Agri, ComfortDelGro, Prime US Reit, Cordlife
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Nov 15): CapitaLand Ascendas Reit: (Clar): Its manager on Friday said the real estate…
Tesla, Rivian drop on report Trump wants to end EV credit
US automaker stocks fell after Reuters reported President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric-vehicle (EV) adoption. Trump’s…