Posts by Nathan Pine
Singapore counters close higher; STI rises 0.3%
[ad_1] Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 311 to 262 after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] Counters on the Singapore stock exchange broadly closed higher on Wednesday (Oct 22), as investors shrugged off a mixed showing on Wall Street overnight and lingering ambiguity over a meeting between US President Donald…
Read MoreTrustNordisk Boards Murder Mystery ‘Vampyr’ Ahead Of AFM
[ad_1] TrustNordisk has picked up international sales rights on the Norwegian film Vampyr, based on Steffen Kverneland’s book of the same name, directed by Arild Fröhlich (Fatso), ahead of the AFM. The film was produced by Norwegian production company Maipo Film. The film began principal photography today, October 22, and will be presented to buyers…
Read MoreMichael Kors Best Deals: Score Designer Handbags for $59 + an Extra 15% off Mini Purses
[ad_1] Think getting a designer bag for under $100 is impossible? Michael Kors just proved you wrong. The Michael Kors Outlet is dropping fall deals that’ll make your heart (and your closet) skip a beat. You’re looking at major discounts on everything from travel totes to everyday crossbody bags and party-ready shoulder bags—basically, your fall…
Read MoreIs gold losing its shine? What bullion’s plunge could signal, according to analysts
[ad_1] The precious metal was up 60% this year till recently, outstripping Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks [SINGAPORE] Questions on whether gold’s bull run is gone for good surfaced after its overnight plunge, wich saw steep sell-offs hitting markets and halting the rally that spurred the yellow metal’s meteoric rise this year. On the…
Read MoreIndian Filmmaker Amar Kanwar Set For Major Retrospective At London’s Serpentine Gallery
[ad_1] Indian filmmaker and artist Amar Kanwar will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The exhibition will run from September 2026 to January 2027 at Serpentine North. To coincide with the exhibition, Serpentine will publish a catalog of Kanwar’s previously unpublished writing. The catalog will also feature an…
Read MoreApple’s iPhone Air receives muted reception in China debut
[ad_1] [BEIJING] Apple’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Wednesday (Oct 22), eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena. The launch in mainland China comes a month after Apple’s latest iPhone lineup rolled out internationally, drawing lengthy lines at many stores. Chinese consumers had to wait longer for the…
Read MoreIndonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
[ad_1] [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday (Oct 22), surprising markets with a pause in its easing cycle after cutting rates at its past three meetings. Bank Indonesia (BI) kept the benchmark seven-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75 per cent. Of 28 economists polled by Reuters, 21 had…
Read MoreOracle to tap deepening AI adoption in South-east Asia
[ad_1] The key would be in educating customers and prospects alike on the lowered barriers of entry to AI [LAS VEGAS] The race for companies in South-east Asia to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) will drive Oracle’s business in the region. “A lot of Asian customers we are working with have started realising that this race…
Read MoreSingapore is top IPO market in South-east Asia in Q3: EY report
[ad_1] India, the US and Greater China contribute nearly 80% of the total US$48.2 billion in proceeds [SINGAPORE] Singapore was the top initial public offering (IPO) market in South-east Asia in the third quarter of 2025, according to the EY Global IPO Trends Q3 2025 report. Six deals saw US$1.5 billion raised, while Indonesia followed…
Read MoreMichael J. Fox On Why ‘Back To The Future’ Still Resonates With People 40 Years Later: “We Live In A Bully Culture Right Now”
[ad_1] It’s been 40 years since the release of Back to the Future, and somehow, people still resonate with the themes the film touched on. Reflecting on the lasting impact of the film, stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd recently revealed why they believe the movie continues to connect with audiences after four decades. “We live…
Read MoreMAS to announce measures to help listcos deliver greater shareholder value in November: Chee Hong Tat
[ad_1] They will include government grants, toolkits, and an expanded suite of engagement platforms [SINGAPORE] The Republic will be announcing more details of its “Value Unlock” programme in November, said Chee Hong Tat, minister for National Development, and deputy chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). These are measures to help listed companies deliver…
Read MoreMAS to announce in November measures to help listcos deliver greater shareholder value: Chee Hong Tat
[ad_1] They will include government grants, toolkits, and an expanded suite of engagement platforms [SINGAPORE] The Republic will be announcing more details of its “Value Unlock” programme in November, said National Development Minister and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) deputy chairman Chee Hong Tat. These are measures to help listed companies deliver greater shareholder value…
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