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Toho CEO On The Company Distributing ‘Godzilla Minus One’ In The U.S.
“It was all a coincidence,” Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro said this afternoon during a Q&A at the Tokyo Film Festival when quizzed on his company’s decision to re-enter the...
STARTRADER Begins Second Season as Official Partner of the NBA
Dubai, UAE, October 29th, 2026, FinanceWireThe new season builds on STARTRADER’s first-year activations, including the STAR Trading League, as the multi-year collaboration with the NBA continues.STARTRADER is building on...
Google to expand AI partnerships with public healthcare groups, establish new Singapore research hub
Initiatives include a predictive population health programme and testing of clinical artificial intelligence tools[SINGAPORE] Google will expand its partnerships with public healthcare institutions in Singapore, said top executives from...
Singtel’s NCS to more than triple AI specialist workforce to over 300 in two years
It aims to grow its pool of experts in the tech through new hires and internal reskilling[SINGAPORE] Singtel subsidiary NCS plans to more than triple its workforce of artificial...
Singapore’s easy wins in attracting global capital are over, say panellists
[SINGAPORE] The “low-hanging fruit” of attracting capital and talent to Singapore is gone, said Gopi Mirchandani, head of client group, Asia at Schroders. Simply setting up offices or placing...
DBS denies rumours of Indonesian subsidiary merger with Bank Central Asia; analysts cautious on deal
The Singapore lender has previously been linked to potential acquisitions in Indonesia[SINGAPORE, JAKARTA] DBS has denied market rumours that its Indonesian banking subsidiary could be merged with Indonesia’s Bank...
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China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
Entrepreneurship
United Hampshire US Reit declares 12.1% higher H2 DPU of US$0.023
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Google to expand AI partnerships with public healthcare groups, establish new Singapore research hub
Initiatives include a predictive population health programme and testing of clinical artificial intelligence tools[SINGAPORE] Google will expand its partnerships with public healthcare institutions in Singapore, said top executives from...
Singtel’s NCS to more than triple AI specialist workforce to over 300 in two years
It aims to grow its pool of experts in the tech through new hires and internal reskilling[SINGAPORE] Singtel subsidiary NCS plans to more than triple its workforce of artificial...
Singapore’s easy wins in attracting global capital are over, say panellists
[SINGAPORE] The “low-hanging fruit” of attracting capital and talent to Singapore is gone, said Gopi Mirchandani, head of client group, Asia at Schroders. Simply setting up offices or placing...
DBS denies rumours of Indonesian subsidiary merger with Bank Central Asia; analysts cautious on deal
The Singapore lender has previously been linked to potential acquisitions in Indonesia[SINGAPORE, JAKARTA] DBS has denied market rumours that its Indonesian banking subsidiary could be merged with Indonesia’s Bank...
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Margarita Kallas-Lee and Phillip Frankland Lee Set Their Sights on Three Michelin Stars
Margarita Kallas-Lee and Phillip Frankland Lee. Courtesy Jasmin Porter Margarita Kallas-Lee and Phillip Frankland Lee now run more than 30 restaurants nationwide, including 14 Sushi by Scratch locations and...
Sotheby’s Sells “Jodi” the Nanotyrannus for $47.3 Million, Reigniting the Fossil Ownership Debate
“Jodi,” a rare Nanotyrannus specimen, sold at Sotheby’s on Oct. 27 for $47.3 million. © Matthew Sherman 2026 Another dinosaur went under the hammer at Sotheby's today (Oct. 27)...
A Roman Imperial Torso Set a New Antiquities Record at Sotheby’s as the Art World Looked Elsewhere
Sotheby’s opened its Magnum Opus collection sales in New York with a $63 million white-glove evening auction. David Benthal, Courtesy of Sotheby's Billed as one of the most consequential...
Miami Luxury Mogul Nadim Ashi is Building a Yacht Fleet with Four Seasons
SURFSIDE, FL – MARCH 11: Nadim Ashi (C) and guests attend the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Grand Opening on March 11, 2017, in Surfside, Florida. Ashi...
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STARTRADER Begins Second Season as Official Partner of the NBA
Dubai, UAE, October 29th, 2026, FinanceWireThe new season builds on STARTRADER’s first-year activations, including the STAR Trading League, as the multi-year collaboration with the NBA continues.STARTRADER is building on...
ThinkMarkets launches 24/7 pre-IPO markets on Anthropic and OpenAI
London, United Kingdom, October 28th, 2026, FinanceWireTraders can go long or short on the two AI companies as it breaks, including overnight and on weekends, before either company's shares...
Meta and Snap Face Another High-Stakes Trial Over Alleged Harm to Young Users
Meta and Snap are facing another major legal test Wednesday as jury selection begins in Los Angeles in a trial over claims that their platforms encouraged compulsive use and...
The Fed Kept Rates Unchanged. Stocks Edged Up.
Stocks edged up on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there are signs that financial conditions have tightened over...
Bitcoin Keeps Hovering in the Same Range. These 5 Cryptocurrencies Are Showing More Volatility.
Bitcoin was trading near $81,000 Wednesday as cryptocurrency traders looked for signs of another sustained rally, with several altcoins drawing attention through price swings, technological developments and growing interest...
Innovation
The Best K-Beauty Gifts Under $25, Including Hudson Williams’ Skincare Pick
If you're thinking of gifting skincare or makeup, your best option if you want bang for your buck is Korean beauty. While this isn't anything new, K-Beauty has gone...
Taylor Swift Proves She’s Literally Bejeweled by Wearing $2.4 Million Necklace on Red Carpet
24. According to an interview, her favorite lyrics off of her Lover album are, "Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand? / With every guitar string scar on my...
12 Essentials to Become a Morning Person This Winter, According to a Morning Person
As a lifelong morning person, I know it's a lifestyle not everyone can get behind. And especially as the temps are dropping and there’s less daylight in the winter...
Dan Reynolds and Sofía Vergara Enjoy Dinner Together Weeks After Minka Kelly Breakup
Dan Reynolds and Sofía Vergara’s eyes appear to be open to a new connection. Nearly three weeks after news broke of his split from Minka Kelly, the Imagine...
News
Sembcorp, DayOne sign pact to explore powering data centres in Asia
This is to evaluate solutions in renewable energy supply and on-site power infrastructure and generation[SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Utilities and Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers have signed a memorandum of understanding to...
BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecast, unveils US$1.4 billion share buyback
Its results are helped for a second consecutive quarter by a record jump in equity and prime services revenuePublished Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 02:23 PM[GDANSK, POLAND] BNP Paribas...
China’s beauty brands, flush with success at home, start to vie for global shelf space
The country’s innovations – particularly in EVs – have created a halo effect, industry executives sayPublished Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 04:16 PM[SHANGHAI/PARIS] China’s beauty brands are stepping out...
The long life of the ‘snacking occasion’
Published Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 03:52 PMHAPPY hour? That’s a classic “snacking occasion”. Post-workout? An opportunity for a refuelling bite. The afternoon cup of coffee that includes a...
Politics
Croatia vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of...
2 teens charged in connection with TikTok stunt gone wrong that left 16-year-old trapped inside shaft of NYC bridge
Two teens have been charged in connection with a foolish TikTok stunt that caused a 16-year-old boy to plummet 50 feet and become trapped inside a shaft on the...
CBS Sports making big March Madness coverage change for 2026
Nate Burleson will add NCAA Tournament host to his ever-growing résumé at CBS. The network announced Thursday morning that Burleson will host men’s March Madness coverage for CBS Sports...
New Tahoe ski death as student found on black diamond trail – after eight killed in nearby avalanche
A missing skier has been found dead at a Lake Tahoe resort — just days after eight were killed by an avalanche in the backcountry nearby. Colin Kang’s body...
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Toho CEO On The Company Distributing ‘Godzilla Minus One’ In The U.S.
“It was all a coincidence,” Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro said this afternoon during a Q&A at the Tokyo Film Festival when quizzed on his company’s decision to re-enter the...
Amazon MGM Studios Japan To Double Investment In Original Content; ‘One Piece’ & ‘Kingdom’ Producers Talk IP Strategies – TIFFCOM
Buddy Marini, Amazon MGM Studios‘ new head of Japan, says the company has doubled its investment in original Japanese content, including an expanded slate of live-action films and series....
Bill Kramer Talks International Film Category Submissions & Youtube
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will expand the list of festivals that can serve as standalone qualifiers for the International Film Oscar category, AMPAS CEO Bill...
RisingJoy Signs International Distribution Pact With NTT DOCOMO
Singapore-based RisingJoy has signed a distribution pact with Japanese outfit NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live. The deal, which was announced this afternoon, covers the international distribution of the Japanese...
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DWTS’ Pasha Pashkov, Daniella Karagach Reveal Crown-Worthy Family Halloween Costume
Dancing With the Stars' Pasha Pashkov Shares Amber Glenn’s Cute Connection With His DaughterPasha Pashkov has had to let his Halloween blues go. Because these days, the focus is...
Pregnant Savannah Chrisley Details Fiancé Jason’s Elaborate Proposal
As it turns out, Jason decided the day and setting was too picture-perfect not to propose there, frantically texting the couple’s friend Ashley for help getting the ring from his...
Seth Rogen Is Sephora’s New Holiday Star—and He’s Sharing His Gift Picks
Seth Rogen isn't traditionally synonymous with holiday beauty advice, but that's about to change. Welcome to Seth-phora! Sephora is kicking off the holiday season with "We All Sephora,” a...
How Katy Perry Ended Up Living a Teenage Dream Love With Justin Trudeau
If this sounds like a lot, especially since her relationship with Trudeau blossomed hot on the heels of the end of her engagement to Bloom, she meant no disrespect...
