Lim Kok Thay appointed as new RWS chairman, director
The 74-year-old billionaire is acting CEO of Genting Singapore, and son of Genting founder Lim Goh Tong Genting Singapore announced on Friday (Jan 30) that it has appointed its acting CEO,…
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Gold tumbles below US$5,000, dragging other metals lower
Gold prices tumbled by more than 7 per cent to break below the US$5,000 mark on Friday (Jan 30) as the US dollar strengthened on the imminent appointment of a new US Federal…
Deice responsibly: Why you shouldn’t oversalt your driveway or sidewalk (and what to do instead)
Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it, the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the overapplication of deicers such as sodium chloride, or…
CapitaLand Investment provides advisory services for The Clementi Mall, holds minority stake in asset
The tie-up aligns with its long-term strategy to grow fee income through a capital-efficient, partnership-led approach CapitaLand Investment (CLI) will provide real estate advisory…
Charades Boards Family Thriller ‘Bloodsuckers’ From ‘Midsommar’ Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris‑based sales company Charades (“Urchin”) has boarded “Bloodsuckers,” a family thriller that marks the sophomore feature of Elin Grönblom (“Ella and Friends”). Currently in…
STI tracks overnight Wall Street declines as it slides 0.5%
Across the broader market, decliners beat gainers 365 to 228, with 1.6 billion securities worth about S$2.1 billion changing hands Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) dropped on Friday…
Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ With Adrian Lester Sets West End Transfer
The Royal Shakespeare Company‘s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” is heading to London’s West End, with Adrian Lester returning in the title role for a limited summer engagement. The show…
How the sometimes-weird world of lifespan extension is gaining influence
My reporting has also made me realize that the current interest in longevity reaches beyond social media influencers and wellness centers. Longevity clinics are growing in number, and…
Trump-GOP Panic Over ICE Grows as MAGA Goes Off Rails: “Race Traitor!”
President Trump and the GOP are in a growing panic over ICE. Trump’s advisers are sinking into recriminations. Republican officials are publicly admitting that his immigration agenda…
Rami Al Ali Spring 2026 Couture: A Breeze Across the Desert
Amid the frantic final day of Paris Couture Week, Rami Al Ali’s spring show felt like a serene oasis, not least because his venue had little reception so phones seemed to gradually drop…
Clas stays upbeat on US student housing despite 15% drop in segment’s H2 gross profit
Chief executive of Clas’ managers Serena Teo says they will take ‘drastic measures’ to boost occupancy and leasing rates in the next academic year The managers of CapitaLand Ascott Trust…
Should you eat snow cream? Opinions differ on the social-media-fueled winter confection
A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the East Coast this weekend. Amid freezing temperatures, many will be hunkering down and sipping hot cocoa by the fire or…
China plans 200 billion yuan capital injection into biggest insurers: sources
It would be the first time Beijing has used special bonds to inject capital into insurers China is mulling the sale of hundreds of billions of yuan in special government bonds to…
Chinese yuan’s longest weekly rally in more than a decade is set to extend into Chinese New Year
The Chinese yuan, riding its longest weekly rally in more than a decade, is expected to strengthen further as exporters boost demand for the currency ahead of the Chinese New…
Meet The New Cast Joining Season 4 Of The White Lotus—Here's Everything You Need To Know About Them
White Lotus Season 4: Complete Cast Breakdown After that thrilling season 3 of our favorite eat-the-rich show, we all were looking forward to the fourth season of The White Lotus. And…
BayView Entertainment Takes North American Rights to FlareFlow Microdramas (EXCLUSIVE)
BayView Entertainment has secured North American distribution rights to a catalog of vertical video titles from FlareFlow, the microdrama platform operated by COL Group International,…
S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Producer Unpacks Theatrical Release Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)
The producers of S.S. Rajamouli‘s action-adventure epic “Varanasi” have revealed the strategic thinking behind the film’s April 7, 2027 release date and its marketing campaign, which began…
Hilary Duff Hints at Upcoming World Tour at Sold-Out Los Angeles Concert
It’s a pun that never gets old: Hilary Duff‘s mini-tour is what dreams are made of. The singer performed the final set of her four-stop “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” mini-tour — her first…
Hyun Bin’s ‘Made In Korea’ Tops Disney+ Asia Pacific Charts
Disney+ has confirmed that “Made In Korea” has become the streamer’s most-viewed Korean original premiere of 2025 across Asia-Pacific markets, based on viewership figures recorded 28 days…
I Dare You To Get 20/20 On This Quiz Where You Guess The ‘80s Film By The Character’s Eyes
Name These '80s Movies By Characters' Eyes Only | Quiz I know a lot of us remember iconic outfits, hairstyles, or phrases from our favorite movies. But have you ever noticed the actors'…
Swatch Group Profits Slump 89% in 2025 on Decision to Maintain Jobs
PARIS — The cost of maintaining production capacities and jobs without asking for subsidies for reduced hours is clear at the Swatch Group, which published 2025 figures on Friday. The…
The surprising reason why women are using AI less often than men
A decade ago, when Claire Burgi moved to New York City, she decided to cut meat out of her diet. The 33-year-old actor and audiobook narrator, who lives in Queens, grew up in California,…
These three toxic power moves kill meetings
Meetings are breeding grounds for three highly toxic power moves: AMPLIFICATION: The boss speaks, and suddenly it’s gospel. People start self-censoring, sugarcoating bad news, and…
A Brooch That Belonged to Audrey Hepburn Sold for $425,000 at Auction
BIDDING GEMS: Signaling sustained and robust demand for fine jewelry amid a wider luxury lull, a Bulgari brooch once owned by Audrey Hepburn sold for 355,600 euros, or about $425,000, at a…