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New Japanese Drama Series ‘The Employee’ Is Smashing Stereotypes About Women In The Workplace, Says NHK Producer
EXCLUSIVE: A new Japanese drama series is turning stereotypes around women in the workplace on their head, according to one of the top producers at public broadcaster NHK. The...
World’s energy supply buffers have been eroded, Adnoc CEO says
Published Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 03:53 PM[ABU DHABI] The world has eroded its supply buffers by draining nearly one billion oil barrels from global inventories since the US-Israeli...
MAS proposes easing insurers’ capital requirements; sets aside S$30 million for insurance infrastructure
[SINGAPORE] Singapore is proposing to ease capital requirements for insurers investing in certain infrastructure and securitised assets, to boost the local infrastructure financing ecosystem and mobilise private capital for...
Taiwan said to ease exporter FX rule after record stocks exodus
The central bank has said that US dollar sales will no longer face daily limits, FX traders sayPublished Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 02:04 PM[TAIPEI] Taiwan’s central bank is...
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China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
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United Hampshire US Reit declares 12.1% higher H2 DPU of US$0.023
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World’s energy supply buffers have been eroded, Adnoc CEO says
Published Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 03:53 PM[ABU DHABI] The world has eroded its supply buffers by draining nearly one billion oil barrels from global inventories since the US-Israeli...
MAS proposes easing insurers’ capital requirements; sets aside S$30 million for insurance infrastructure
[SINGAPORE] Singapore is proposing to ease capital requirements for insurers investing in certain infrastructure and securitised assets, to boost the local infrastructure financing ecosystem and mobilise private capital for...
Taiwan said to ease exporter FX rule after record stocks exodus
The central bank has said that US dollar sales will no longer face daily limits, FX traders sayPublished Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 02:04 PM[TAIPEI] Taiwan’s central bank is...
Alpha Integrated Reit CEO Karen Lee steps down
She will remain with the manager until Mar 31, with CFO Goo Li Ling set to succeed her[SINGAPORE] Alpha Integrated Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) , formerly known as...
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A Los Angeles Itinerary for Art Lovers
Walk around Echo Park After getting settled in Silver Lake, we met up with Holland Denvir, founder of Los Angeles Design Week/end, to check out the Eastside design scene....
Kerry James Marshall’s “The Histories” Finds a Fitting Home in Paris
“The Histories” at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is Kerry James Marshall’as first retrospective in France. Photo by Joel Saget / AFP via Getty Images There has been...
One Fine Show: “Solid Pictures, Photosculpture and the Making of Modern Likeness”
François Willème, Portrait of Matilde de Aguilera y Gamboa c. 1865. White bisque porcelain, 16-7/8 x 11-1/4 x 14-3/4 in. Robert and Pauline Sears Fund, Cantor Arts Center, Stanford...
A Collector’s Guide to Bangkok’s Best Art Galleries
939 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan BACC isn't a single gallery but Bangkok's main public art center, combining public exhibition spaces, privately run commercial galleries and shops...
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Democrat Governor Accuses Trump Of Trying To Rig Tuesday’s Midterms, Citing Controversial Alaska Case
Illnois Governor JB Pritzker has accused President Donald Trump of trying to rig Tuesday's vote, weaponize the Department of Justice (DOJ) against his political opponents and encourage the Republican...
Americans Are More Dissatisfied With Their Financial Situations Than They Have Been In Decades: Poll
More than half of Americans report feeling "dissatisfied" with their personal financial situations as domestic prices, largely driven by the Iran war, remain stubbornly high in the buildup to...
Probability Of Arab-Jewish Coalition To Govern Israel Grows As Pressure On Netanyahu Mounts
The likelihood that the leaders of the Zionist opposition bloc and the Arab parties will form a coalition government which would oust current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from...
Zelensky And Erdogan Discuss Holding Peace Talks Between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. In Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Ankara could serve as an intermediary in upcoming negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war after holding talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...
Rubio says Washington wants a diplomatic deal with Iran while acknowledging the possibility of possible renewed military action
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that, although the U.S. is prepared for a resumption of full hostilities, Washington would prefer to secure a diplomatic solution to its...
Anthropic warns powerful AI could resist shutdown, enable WMD development and amplify cyber and payment risks
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, if left without proper safety measures and oversight, could pose an existential threat to humanity; furthermore, the most powerful models could assist malicious actors...
Innovation
Sandra Bullock Shares Rare Bird’s Eye View Into Halloween With Kids Louis and Laila
Sandra Bullock goes to infinity and beyond when it comes to Halloween. The Bird Box star shared never-before-seen throwback photos and videos of her kids Louis, 16, and Laila,...
Mary J. Blige Calls Out “Idiot” Heckler During Las Vegas Concert
Mary J. Blige Dishes on Self-Love With Anthem GorgeousMary J. Blige doesn’t need any hateration, holleration in this dancery or on stage. In fact, she’s going to put them on...
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...
News
Europe: Shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worries
European technology sector index falls 2.8% for its worst day since Jul 7 and led sectoral declinesPublished Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 08:24 AM[BENGALURU] European shares dropped on Friday...
AEM tumbles 11% along with Singapore and regional chip peers following Alphabet’s record plunge
[SINGAPORE] Investors dumped chip stocks in Singapore and the region on Friday (Oct 30) following a similar rout overnight on Wall Street.By 9.30 am, AEM had lost more than...
European shares close at seven-week high after ECB pause; Lagarde resigns
Published Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 06:03 AM[BENGALURU] European shares closed at their highest since Sep 8 on Thursday (Oct 29) as investors digested strong earnings and the central...
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...
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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New Japanese Drama Series ‘The Employee’ Is Smashing Stereotypes About Women In The Workplace, Says NHK Producer
EXCLUSIVE: A new Japanese drama series is turning stereotypes around women in the workplace on their head, according to one of the top producers at public broadcaster NHK. The...
Robert Downey Jr. & Pedro Pascal Swap MCU Roles For Halloween
With less than two months left on the Avengers: Doomsday clock, Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal swapped sides for Halloween. The pair traded off their MCU roles in...
Teodora Ana Mihai Talks ‘Heysel 85’ & Plans For Next Feature — Tokyo
After a buzzy debut almost eight months ago in Berlin, Teodora Ana Mihai has finally begun the international launch of her latest feature, Heysel 85, and this week the...
Japan’s Animation Industry Grows 15.8% To Record $28BN, Driven By Both Domestic & Overseas Sales – TIFFCOM
Japan’s anime industry grew by 15.8% to $28.18BN (JPY4.45TR) in 2025, with growth coming from both local and overseas markets, according to figures presented by the Association of Japanese...
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....
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Pete Davidson and Ex Elsie Hewitt Reunite For Daughter Scottie’s First Halloween
Pete Davidson Shows Off Tattoo Transformation in Shirtless Photo 6 Years After Beginning RemovalPete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are bringing out the gabagools, not goblins for their daughter’s first...
Savannah Chrisley Addresses “Hate” After Pregnancy, Husband Jason Galanis Reveal
Faye Chrisley—a.k.a. "Nanny"—is Todd's mom."I am blessed beyond measure that God chose you to be my mother," he wrote on Instagram for Mother's Day in 2021. "I love you...
Jerry O’Connell’s Halloween Costume Is Everyone’s Worst Nightmare: Lettuce
“I had to fly home right afterwards, and our last costume was the Joker,” he shared. “I was like, ‘Oh, I'll go to the airport as the Joker.’” But...
RHOC’s Tamra Judge Strips Naked Mid-Reunion in Jaw-Dropping Bravo First
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