Posts by Nathan Pine
Mercedes beats margin forecasts as premium sales offset job-cut charges
[ad_1] [BERLIN/FRANKFURT] German carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday (Oct 29) reported stronger than expected margins at its core autos business as improved sales of premium models helped to offset one-off charges related to ongoing job cuts. Like rivals including Porsche and BMW, Mercedes faces particular challenges in the Chinese premium and luxury market, where a price…
Read MoreVietnam boutique brands expand to Singapore amid rising demand
[ad_1] These labels, which do well among Singaporeans on their home turf, are setting up outlets to hawk trendy, affordable fashion [SINGAPORE] Along the first floor of Suntec City, a splash of lime green stands out from the other beige storefronts. Loud decor – lime-green walls, lime-green floors, and a lime-green sculpture of a handbag…
Read MoreChina blows past record for Europe car sales on hybrid, EV gains
[ad_1] The Asian nation’s latest plug-in hybrids offer long electric-only ranges, rapid charging and generous standard equipment at prices below European rivals [LONDON] Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models. Companies led by BYD, Saic Motor’s MG and Chery…
Read MoreMaybank upgrades OUE Reit to ‘buy’ amid lower cost of debt in Q3
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Analysts are positive on OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on the back of its declining cost of debt in Q3 – with Maybank Securities equity analyst Krishna Guha on Tuesday (Oct 28) upgrading his call on the counter to “buy” from “hold”. In Guha’s report, he noted that this rating comes amid…
Read MoreWhat’s Up With The Fallout For Adult Upscale Movies At The Fall Box Office
[ad_1] In a town that still enjoys the prestige of championing original, auteur-driven adult fare for the big screen, the fall’s box office has given studio executives cause for concern. 20th Century Studios’ much-hoped-for awards contender biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere was no Bob Dylan or Bob Marley at the box office, with an…
Read MoreiX Biopharma raises gross proceeds of S$6.7 million from placement
[ad_1] The group intends to raise at least S$5 million from the exercise, with new shares issued at S$0.10 apiece [SINGAPORE] Singapore-based speciality pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company iX Biopharma raised gross proceeds of S$6.7 million in a placement to raise funds for its expansion into the US. The group had intended to raise at least…
Read More‘High Potential’ Pays Tribute To Original Series’ Co-Creator Nicolas Jean
[ad_1] High Potential paid tribute to Nicolas Jean during the closing credits of the ABC procedural. The French screenwriter was one of the co-creators of the series HPI, the original series that inspired the U.S. adaptation starring Kaitlin Olson. “In Memory of Nicolas Jean,” read the title card at the end of Episode 7 of…
Read MoreDirectors at beverage distributor Ascent Bridge quit, citing governance lapses; board rejects claims
[ad_1] A requisition for an extraordinary general meeting to oust these directors has been withdrawn [SINGAPORE] A boardroom battle at Ascent Bridge has culminated in the resignation of three independent directors, including its audit committee chairman and lead independent director, amid a dispute over corporate governance. The company announced on Wednesday (Oct 29) through the…
Read More‘Only Murders In The Building’ Boss Talks Horrifying Season 5 Finale Murder, Moving Production To London In Search Of Killer
[ad_1] SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building‘s Season 5 finale. Another season of Hulu’s hit comedy Only Murders in the Building has come to a close. Before discussing what’s ahead for the newly announced sixth season, there’s so much to discuss regarding Lester’s (Teddy Coluca) murder.…
Read MoreSGAG parent company Hepmil sold to French Publicis Groupe for undisclosed fee
[ad_1] Established in 2015, Hepmil has a network of over 3,000 creators with a total reach exceeding 1 billion in six South-east Asian markets [SINGAPORE] Advertising and public relations giant Publicis Groupe announced on Wednesday (Oct 29) that it is acquiring Singapore-based Hepmil Media Group, the parent company of home-grown meme-page SGAG. The valuation of…
Read MoreReneé Rapp Postpones Third Tour Date Amid Illness: “I Still Don’t Have A Voice”
[ad_1] Reneé Rapp continues to recover from her illness and has had to postpone another tour date. Although the Sex Lives of College Girls alum had initially noted her Charlotte stop amid her Bite Me Tour was not going to be affected, Rapp broke news the show would now take place on November 7. “As…
Read More‘Fackham Hall’ Trailer Reveals A Comedic Upstairs-Downstairs Whodunit
[ad_1] The tagline for Fackham Hall is “Born to aristocracy. Bred for idiocy,” and the trailer for the film pretty much lives up to that. Tonally in the vein of Airplane! and Monty Python, but set in the world of period dramas like Downton Abbey and Gosford Park, Fackham Hall follows loveable pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) as he lands a job at…
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