Posts by Nathan Pine
Apple supplier Lens Technology said to price HK$4.8 billion Hong Kong listing at top of range
[ad_1] The company joins the growing wave of China-listed companies seeking to go public in the city Published Mon, Jul 7, 2025 · 01:51 PM [HONG KONG] Apple supplier Lens Technology has raised HK$4.8 billion (S$781 million) after pricing its Hong Kong listing at the top of the marketed range, according to sources familiar with…
Read MoreSTI’s top performing stocks for the first half year revealed
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The Singapore market has done well this first half of 2025, as investors flocked to safe havens amid volatility caused by tariff uncertainty and tensions intensifying in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index reached a new high of 4011.78 last Wednesday (Jul 2). As at Friday, the index has advanced nearly 6…
Read MoreGermany’s 34.1 billion euros pension gives mandate to China stock fund
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] A German pension fund has tapped a Chinese firm’s Hong Kong arm to help it invest in local stocks, in a rare move among global allocators that have been cautious about gaining exposure to the nation’s equities. KZVK, which manages 34.1 billion euros (S$51 billion), gave US$50 million to Fullgoal Asset Management…
Read MoreCameron Boyce’s ‘Descendants’ Co-Stars Pay Tribute 6 Years After His Death
[ad_1] Six years after his death, Cameron Boyce‘s Descendants co-stars are keeping his memory alive. On Sunday, the cast of the Disney Channel Original Movie trilogy paid tribute to the late actor who died at age 20 in 2019 after he originated the role of Cruella de Vil’s son Carlos in the original 2015 fantasy…
Read MoreEx-NFL Star Cam Newton Asks Difficult Jayden Daniels Question
[ad_1] Washington’s football team has seen a nearly perfect rookie season for a quarterback quickly turn into a disaster in the past. Ex-NFL star Cam Newton hopes that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels doesn’t travel down the same path. In a recent sit-down discussion with a well-known Commanders fan, Wale, Newton asked the rapper if…
Read MoreRichard Li’s FWD Group falls in Hong Kong debut after HK$3.5 billion IPO
[ad_1] The insurer plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt, support growth and enhance its digital capabilities Published Mon, Jul 7, 2025 · 10:50 AM [HONG KONG] Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings declined in its trading debut in Hong Kong after raising HK$3.5 billion (S$569 million) in an initial public offering (IPO), a…
Read MoreRichard Li’s FWD rises in HK debut, reversing earlier decline
[ad_1] The insurer plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt, support growth and enhance its digital capabilities Published Mon, Jul 7, 2025 · 10:50 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 · 03:42 PM [HONG KONG] Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings rose in its Hong Kong trading debut, reversing earlier declines, after an…
Read MoreReport: Lakers Among Teams Interested in 3-Time All-Star
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers have made a couple of solid moves in NBA free agency so far. Both Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia have joined the team and both will have a chance to become key pieces of the rotation. While the two moves are quality additions, the Lakers could still use more. Rob…
Read MoreThousands gather for Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in India
[ad_1] The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday in Dharamshala, India, surrounded by thousands of followers who gathered despite heavy rains. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism marked the milestone with significant announcements about his future, including plans to reincarnate after death and hopes to live until age 130. The celebration capped a…
Read MoreKyle MacLachlan Is Open To Reprising ‘Desperate Housewives’ Role: “That’d Be Fun”
[ad_1] With a new group of housewives moving into Wisteria Lane, Kyle MacLachlan is open to returning to the neighborhood. The Desperate Housewives alum recently said he would potentially reprise his role as deadbeat husband Orson Hodge or “something completely new” in a reboot of the Marc Cherry comedy-drama, which ran for eight seasons on…
Read MoreTaiwan stock ETFs lead inflows in Asia with US$19 billion haul
[ad_1] [TAIPEI] Traders are swarming to equity-focused, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in Taiwan, with demand from retail investors and a strong local currency driving up flows. Taiwan-listed equity ETFs have attracted more than US$19 billion in inflows this year, the most among their regional peers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence. That’s more than…
Read More‘Love Island USA’: “Cierra Has Left The Villa” After Using A Racial Slur On Resurfaced Social Media Post
[ad_1] Cierra Ortega was removed from the Love Island USA villa following backlash over a social media post where she used a racial slur. During Season 7, Episode 30, which streamed on Peacock on Sunday, July 6, narrator Iain Stirling made the announcement about 15 minutes into the episode. “Welcome back to Love Island USA,…
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