Posts by Nathan Pine
TrueMoney stands out in Thailand’s virtual banking shake-up after licence win
[ad_1] [BANGKOK] Thailand is shaking up its sleepy banking sector. The Thai Finance Ministry’s decision to grant virtual bank licences to three consortiums on Jun 19 is set to inject fresh new competition to Thailand’s staid financial sector – but for these newcomers, turning a profit may prove elusive. Five consortiums threw their hats into…
Read MoreNBA Receives Strong Warning Following Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles Injury
[ad_1] The Indiana Pacers were hoping to pull off a Game 7 win on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals to win their first ever championship. Unfortunately, tragedy occurred and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton went down in the first quarter with an Achilles injury. While it has not been…
Read MoreMontage is said to hire banks for US$1 billion Hong Kong listing
[ad_1] The US has been trying to curb Beijing’s ambitions to build a domestic semiconductor industry, Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 11:27 AM [HONG KONG] Chinese chip designer Montage Technology has hired banks for its planned Hong Kong listing that could raise about US$1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Shanghai-listed…
Read MoreA Big Win For A Small Market As The Oklahoma City Thunder Wins NBA Championship
[ad_1] The NBA Finals came to a close with a big win for one of the smallest of small-market teams in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder. Make no mistake, though, the market may be small but the team, led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was mighty. And Gilgeous-Alexander was rewarded with the Finals MVP…
Read MoreHow to Buy Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Championship Merchandise: OKC NBA Title Hats, T-Shirts, Gear
[ad_1] By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based…
Read MoreThunder Capture First NBA Title With Dominant Game 7 Win Over Pacers
[ad_1] The Oklahoma City Thunder are the new kings of the NBA. The Thunder have won their first-ever title in franchise history with a dominant Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, 103-91. The Thunder came into the game and the series as favorites. While the Pacers gave the Thunder a run for their money…
Read MoreMurdoch-Controlled News Corp. Re-Ups CEO Robert Thomson Through 2030
[ad_1] Robert Thomson, a close confidante of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch for decades, has been re-upped as CEO of News Corp. for another five years, through June 2030. The exec has overseen the media company, whose portfolio spans print, digital and book publishing, since 2013. Among the subsidiaries of News Corp. are the Wall Street…
Read MoreChangi Airport Group exploring possible new flights to Semarang, Palembang, Belitung in Indonesia
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] There could potentially be new flight connections between Singapore and three Indonesian destinations – Semarang in Central Java, Palembang in South Sumatra and Belitung Island off the east coast of Sumatra. On Jun 20, airport operator Changi Airport Group (CAG) told The Straits Times that it is in talks with carriers about potential…
Read MoreNew York Indian Film Festival: ‘Angammal’ Takes Best Film; Robert DeNiro Stops By
[ad_1] EXCUSIVE: The New York Indian Film Festival has crowned its 2025 winners, including Vipin Radhakrishnan’s Angammal, which won the Best Film prize. Set in a Tamil Nadu village, the movie sees a man struggling to accept his blouseless mother’s traditional attire, leading to complications before his in-laws’ visit Best Debut Film (in collaboration with…
Read MoreOil prices jump, stocks fall after US strikes Iran nuclear sites
[ad_1] Oil prices surged and U.S. stock futures declined as global markets reacted to American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to the Associated Press. Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 2.6 percent to $79 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed 2.6 percent to $75.76 per barrel. Why It Matters The U.S.’s strikes on…
Read MoreSheffield DocFest Award Winners — Full List
[ad_1] The 32nd edition of the Sheffield DocFest has concluded in England. On Sunday, director Anastasiya Miroshnichenko’s Welded Together won the festival’s Grand Jury Award for the International Competition during the closing gala at Sheffield’s Crucible Playhouse. The festival’s jury called the selection “a portrait of resilience and strength — both of the main character…
Read MoreGold rises as investors seek safe havens amid Middle East conflict fears
[ad_1] [BENGALURU] Gold prices inched higher on Monday (Jun 23) as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict, with markets closely watching for Iran’s response to US attacks on its nuclear sites. Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at US$3,371.30 an ounce, as at 0020 GMT. US…
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