Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
Recent cyberattacks has exposed weaknesses in Japanese companies’ ability to protect their wealth of customer dataPublished Mon, Oct 26,...
Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often
The company’s shares have slipped about 29% in 2026 as investors worry about its slowing growthPublished Mon, Oct 26,...
CGSI, OCBC cut FCT target price despite record FY2026 payout
FCT units hit their highest level since August on Oct 23; brokerages stay positive despite near-term headwinds[SINGAPORE] CGS International...

Food-delivery firm Meituan aims to raise US$1 billion in bond sale

It raised about US$3 billion from a sale of dollar securities and offshore yuan notes last yearPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 03:14 PMCHINESE food-delivery giant Meituan is seeking...
Japan, South Korea stocks fall as Asian shares make cautious start ahead of earnings
Sembcorp falls over 5% to hit two-month low
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
Recent cyberattacks has exposed weaknesses in Japanese companies’ ability to protect their wealth of customer dataPublished Mon, Oct 26,...
Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often
The company’s shares have slipped about 29% in 2026 as investors worry about its slowing growthPublished Mon, Oct 26,...
CGSI, OCBC cut FCT target price despite record FY2026 payout
FCT units hit their highest level since August on Oct 23; brokerages stay positive despite near-term headwinds[SINGAPORE] CGS International...

Entertainment

Food-delivery firm Meituan aims to raise US$1 billion in bond sale
It raised about US$3 billion from a sale of dollar securities and offshore yuan notes last yearPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 03:14 PMCHINESE food-delivery giant Meituan is seeking...
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
Recent cyberattacks has exposed weaknesses in Japanese companies’ ability to protect their wealth of customer dataPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 01:54 PM[TOKYO] Japanese companies are moving to pay...
Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often
The company’s shares have slipped about 29% in 2026 as investors worry about its slowing growthPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 12:32 PM[LOS ANGELES] Netflix users are watching the...
CGSI, OCBC cut FCT target price despite record FY2026 payout
FCT units hit their highest level since August on Oct 23; brokerages stay positive despite near-term headwinds[SINGAPORE] CGS International (CGSI) and OCBC Group Research have lowered their target prices...
Japan, South Korea stocks fall as Asian shares make cautious start ahead of earnings
Published Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 10:11 AM[SYDNEY] Share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday (Oct 26) as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a...
Sembcorp falls over 5% to hit two-month low
The energy and urban solutions provider posts a 72% year-on-year decline in H1 net profit to S$150 million[SINGAPORE] Shares of energy and urban solutions provider Sembcorp Industries fell sharply...

Fashion

Food-delivery firm Meituan aims to raise US$1 billion in bond sale
It raised about US$3 billion from a sale of dollar securities and offshore yuan notes last yearPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 03:14 PMCHINESE food-delivery giant Meituan is seeking...
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
Recent cyberattacks has exposed weaknesses in Japanese companies’ ability to protect their wealth of customer dataPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 01:54 PM[TOKYO] Japanese companies are moving to pay...
Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often
The company’s shares have slipped about 29% in 2026 as investors worry about its slowing growthPublished Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 12:32 PM[LOS ANGELES] Netflix users are watching the...
CGSI, OCBC cut FCT target price despite record FY2026 payout
FCT units hit their highest level since August on Oct 23; brokerages stay positive despite near-term headwinds[SINGAPORE] CGS International (CGSI) and OCBC Group Research have lowered their target prices...
Japan, South Korea stocks fall as Asian shares make cautious start ahead of earnings
Published Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 10:11 AM[SYDNEY] Share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday (Oct 26) as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a...
Sembcorp falls over 5% to hit two-month low
The energy and urban solutions provider posts a 72% year-on-year decline in H1 net profit to S$150 million[SINGAPORE] Shares of energy and urban solutions provider Sembcorp Industries fell sharply...

Gossip

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...
One Fine Show: “Carsten Höller, Two” at Beijing’s UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
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Between Blue-Chip Sculpture and Homespun Art, Grand Rapids Is Finding Its Voice
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A.I. Agent Architect Harrison Chase Wants Companies to Own Their Intelligence
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The Next Retail Frontier Is Culture, Not Just Commerce
From Google’s fashion-tech activations to e.l.f.’s coffee-fueled events, brands are finding that lasting consumer affinity depends on showing up in culturally relevant ways, not simply showing up everywhere. Photo...
Observer’s Guide to the Must-See Paris Art Week Shows
Following London’s busy art week, the French capital reclaims the spotlight, showcasing an ever-expanding ecosystem of galleries, institutions, fairs and private foundations. The latest arrival is Large, an art...

Health

iFi iDSD GR 2 Review: A DAC/Amp That Rewards Experimentation
Portable DAC/amps occupy an interesting place in personal audio. They are considerably larger than the tiny USB dongles that can already make a good pair of IEMs sound excellent,...
Opposition Leader Machado Has Returned To Venezuela. Her Return Could Destabilize U.S.-Venezuela Relations.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Venezuelan opposition María Corina Machado confirmed her return to the South American country on Sunday after months in exile."I am here. With...
Republican Senate Candidate Accuses Opponent Of Links To Muslim Brotherhood And Attacks Press In Fiery Interview
Republican Senate candidate for Michigan and former Congressman Mike Rogers made a series of incendiary accusations about his Democrat opponent Abdul El-Sayed in a contentious interview on Sunday."The national...
Serbians Head To Polls To Determine The Political Future Of Longstanding Leader Aleksandar Vučić
Serbians are heading to the polls on Sunday to determine whether or not to elect Aleksandar Vučić, the president of Serbia until his resignation on September 27, as prime...
Brazilians Vote In Crucial Runoff Election Between Lula And Bolsonaro In Key Test For ‘Donroe Doctrine’
Millions of Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday to choose their future president. The two candidates are incumbent left-wing President Lula of the Brazilian Worker's Party...
Presidents Obama And Trump Held Competing Midterm Rallies On The Same Day. They Clashed On Iran.
At a midterm rally in the Georgian city of Perry on Saturday President Donald Trump praised his administration's prosecution of the war with Iran and attacked former President Barack...

Innovation

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...
Andy Cohen Shares Rare Insight Into Boyfriend Kevin Sobieski’s “Incredible” Bond With His Kids
Andy Cohen Reacts to Julia Stiles Calling Him Out on ‘Dancing With the Stars’Andy Cohen is loving what he's watching happen at home. Nearly five months after going public...
Holland Taylor Reveals Why She Left Two and a Half Men Contract 
Charlie Sheen—the son of Martin Sheen and brother to Emilio Estevez—was one of the original "men" in Two and a Half Men, playing Charlie Harper in the first eight...
Riding Boots Are the Equestrian Chic Trend Taking Over Fall 
The heritage style is defined by a knee-high silhouette, sleek leather uppers, and a (usually) flat heel. Typically seen in rich hues like chocolate brown, deep burgundy, distressed tan,...
Mod Sun Mourns Death of “Magical” Ex Sahara Ray
Mod Sun is remembering Sahara Ray's light. Three days after the model died at age 34, the "Flames" singer shared a touching tribute to his ex, who he dated...
Tyler Cameron’s Fiancée Tate Madden Shares Her One Fear About Dancing With the Stars Pregnancy Reveal
Tyler Cameron's Fiancée Tate Madden Shares One Fear About 'Dancing With the Stars' Pregnancy RevealDon’t worry, Tyler Cameron thinks Tate Madden is lighter than a rose. Moments after the...

News

SoftBank’s Son plans US$50 billion Malaysia tech outlay: Anwar Ibrahim
Published Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 06:49 PMMASAYOSHI Son of SoftBank Group chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments – an outlay that would accelerate the...
KKR founders among investors buying 42% of Peter Lim’s Valencia; club valued at US$1.4 billion
The Singapore billionaire’s Meriton Holdings remains majority shareholder of the Spanish team[SINGAPORE] Pitchwise Holdings – a consortium of US investors – has acquired a 42 per cent stake in...
SK Hynix scraps Solidigm US IPO after shareholder opposition, ‘duplicate listing’ concerns
This follows regulatory concerns that the offering could potentially dilute existing shareholdersPublished Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 08:28 AMSK HYNIX has scrapped plans for a US listing of its...
P&G flags bigger hit to annual profit from higher commodity costs, beats revenue estimates
Its first-quarter net sales rose 4% to US$23.28 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of US$22.80 billionPublished Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 08:56 PMPROCTER & Gamble on Thursday (Oct 22) warned...
Cat A premium rises to S$132,004 in first tender after COE review announced; Cat B climbs to S$131,901
[SINGAPORE] Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices edged upwards in the tender exercise on Wednesday (Oct 21), with the price of Category A, meant for smaller, less powerful cars and electric vehicles (EVs), rising...
European stocks extend slide as French unrest rattles investors
Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 06:13 AM[BENGALURU] European shares ended just a touch lower on Tuesday (Oct 20), as violent protests in France kept risk appetite in check...

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...
UCLA hasn’t learned its lesson
UCLA must think it is off the hook for antisemitism and bigotry after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from imposing a billion-dollar fine for blatant discrimination against...
Savannah Guthrie never ‘coming back’ to ‘Today’ show after her mom’s disappearance: report
Savannah Guthrie is probably never returning to the “Today” show after her mother Nancy’s heartbreaking disappearance, according to a new report. The “Today” anchor has not appeared on the...

Special Edition

‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Has “More Story To Tell” In A Season 4
If Netflix wants this, Erin Foster is ready to serve up a fourth season of her Jewish romantic-comedy. Following the release of Nobody Wants This Season 3, the series...
Quentin Tarantino Shows First 17 Minutes Of ‘Cliff Booth’ At AFI Fest
Quentin Tarantino surprised the crowd during a Q&A and screening of his 10-time Oscar-nominated Once Upon a Time in Hollywood on Friday night at AFI Fest in Los Angeles...
‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Review: Peter Berg’s Powerful True WWII Story Takes Four Star Players From The Glory Of The Football Field To The Hell Of The Battlefield – AFI Fest
There have been so many films about WWII, both during and after, so many different takes and personal stories told, that now 81 years since it ended it is...
Billy Porter, Leslie Jones & Phoebe Robinson Front ‘Places, Dahlingz!’
EXCLUSIVE: Billy Porter, Leslie Jones and Phoebe Robinson are launching a comedy podcast exploring live performance. The 48-part weekly comedy series, Places, Dahlingz!, will see theater icon Porter, theater...
Ex-Disney & NBCU Execs Among New Advisory Board At Pzaz
EXCLUSIVE: Former Disney, NBCUniversal and Bloomberg TV execs have formed part of a new advisory board at storyboarding and previsualisation platform Pzaz. Paul Robinson, Rose Stacey, Lindsey Oliver, Jonathan...
Banijay Confirms Senior Leadership Structure
The newly-minted Banijay Entertainment has set out its senior leadership team following the merger with All3Media. The Survivor and The Traitors company had already installed RedBird IMI CEO Jeff...

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Tom Skerritt Dead at 93: Julia Roberts Shares Touching Tribute to Steel Magnolias Costar
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Jane Seymour Reveals “Secret” Romance With Costar Joe Lando 35 Years Later
Megan Fox and Machine Gun KellyFrom the moment the Jennifer's Body star met the rapper born Colson Baker on their shared movie set in 2020, she knew their relationship was...
Holland Taylor Reveals Why She and Sarah Paulson Still Don’t Live Together After 11 Years of Dating
ABC News reporter Roberts isn't always one for chit-chat. "I don't like the check-in," she explaind. "If you're calling just to say, 'So, what's up?' no, I do not...
These Bras & Undies Are Straight off the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Runway
If you watched the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and thought "I wish I could wear that," your chance to get the hottest looks is here! Straight off the runway,...