Posts by Nathan Pine
China’s Xiaomi to launch first SUV as shares near record high
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] The unveiling of Xiaomi’s first electric SUV on Thursday (Jun 26) will showcase how the Chinese tech company has become an investor darling with its high-stakes bet on the auto market. Shares of the firm founded by billionaire Lei Jun are within striking distance of a fresh record in Hong Kong after…
Read More‘Art Detectives’ Unearths Acorn TV’s Most-Watched New Series Premiere Ever, Eclipsing ‘Harry Wild’
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Moyer’s Art Detectives has set a new record for Acorn TV. The crime drama debuted on June 9 and quickly eclipsed the streamer’s popular series Harry Wild to claim the most-watched new series premiere ever on the platform, Deadline can exclusively reveal. In terms of subscriber acquisition, Art Detectives is already the…
Read MoreHere’s How Each Zodiac Sign Will Be Affected This Cancer Season, According to Your Horoscope
[ad_1] Still, there’s some growing pains. Saturn and Neptune square the Cancer Sun, stirring up confusion and emotional tests. But Lisa assures us, “This square isn’t here to punish—it’s here to help you reorganize what supports you, from within and without.” And let’s not forget Mercury retrograde in Leo, running June 30 through August 23.…
Read MoreAssisted living in Singapore: Companies face steep costs, but innovation is still possible
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Assisted living facilities – which enable elderly folk to live semi-independently with elderly-friendly amenities and care services – are a tough business in land-scarce Singapore. But there is still room for more private operators to pilot new models and innovate. Healthcare and real estate company Perennial Holdings is investing in this space. In…
Read MoreSingPost halves sacked CEO Vincent Phang’s pay to S$616,400
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Former Singapore Post (SingPost) group chief executive Vincent Phang, who was dismissed over the mishandling of a whistleblower complaint, received S$616,400 in remuneration for the financial year ended Mar 31. According to SingPost’s latest annual report released on Tuesday (Jun 24), the payout comprised S$570,600 in fixed salary, S$10,500 in provident fund contributions,…
Read MoreShooting In Santa Monica Injures Cop; Mall Closed As Police Hunt Suspect
[ad_1] An officer was injured at lunchtime today in a shooting in Santa Monica, prompting a search for a suspect at the Santa Monica Place Mall. Santa Monica Police issued an alert around 1:30 p.m., urging the public to avoid Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue, where the mall is located. Officers were conducting a coordinated…
Read MoreBillionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group seeks to raise HK$3.47 billion in Hong Kong IPO
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jun 26, 2025 · 06:38 AM INSURER FWD Group, backed by billionaire Richard Li, is looking to raise HK$3.47 billion (S$565.3 million) through a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday (Jun 26). The pan-Asian insurer is offering 91.3 million offer shares in total at an offer…
Read MoreAbby Elliott Discusses Her Family’s Deep ‘SNL’ Ties: “It’s Wild”
[ad_1] This year’s milestone 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live likely felt like a family reunion for Abby Elliott. After her four-season run on the NBC sketch comedy show from 2008 to 2012, the Golden Globe nominee recently opened up about her family’s legacy on the show, which includes dad Chris Elliott‘s 1994-’95 run…
Read MoreHong Kong intervenes to defend FX peg as local currency drops
[ad_1] [HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s de facto central bank bought the local dollar to prop it up on Thursday (Jun 26), in a move to defend the city’s currency peg to the greenback. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) purchased HK$9.4 billion (S$1.5 billion) of local currency. This came after the exchange rate touched the…
Read MoreOil rebounds on signs of strong US demand
[ad_1] [NEW YORK] Oil prices rose nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp slide early this week, as data showed relatively strong US demand, and as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Brent crude futures settled 54 cents higher, or 0.8 per cent, at US$67.68 a barrel, while US…
Read MoreMike Fleming Jr: ‘F1’ Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Takes You Under The Hood Of Brad Pitt Formula One Vehicle
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: It was 50 years ago that Jerry Bruckheimer got his first full credit as producer, after switching from Madison Avenue to make movies. Billions in ticket sale grosses from the biggest franchises the business has seen followed his move, in establishing him as really the only brand name producer whose name is featured…
Read MoreRob Kardashian Joins Kim Kardashian for Rare Photo
[ad_1] It’s not easy to keep up with Rob Kardashian. While the younger brother of Kourtney Kardashian, 46, Kim Kardashian, 44, and Khloe Kardashian, 40, may stay out of the spotlight more than his sisters do, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum does still make an appearance every so often—this time, in Kim’s latest Instagram post.…
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