Alma Pöysti To Star In Arvet Agency’s ‘Theatre Of War’ Limited Series Based On Kjell Westö’s Epic Novel ‘Dusk 41’

Alma Pöysti To Star In Arvet Agency’s ‘Theatre Of War’ Limited Series Based On Kjell Westö’s Epic Novel ‘Dusk 41’

EXCLUSIVE: Golden Globe nominee Alma Pöysti (Fallen Leaves) is starring in Theatre of War, a Nordic limited series based on Kjell Westö’s novel ‘Dusk 41.’ She’ll be joined by Jakob Öhrman (Raptures), Tyra Wingren (To Cook a Bear), Saga Sarkola (Memory of Water) and Germany’s Merlin Rose (Das Boot) in the multi-lingual series, which is…

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Sembcorp expands Micron power deal to support AI growth

Sembcorp expands Micron power deal to support AI growth

The chipmaker has begun construction on a Woodlands facility as part of a US$24 billion investment [SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Industries on Wednesday (Jan 28) said that its wholly owned subsidiary Sembcorp Power will supply memory chip giant Micron with an additional 150 megawatts (MW) of power to support its “growing operations”. The chipmaker broke ground on…

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Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Nominations For France’s César Awards As Ceremony Date Change Announced

Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Nominations For France’s César Awards As Ceremony Date Change Announced

Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague has topped the nominations for the 51st edition of France’s César awards. Linklater’s ode to the French new wave Nouvelle Vague was nominated in 10 categories, including for Best Director and Best Film. Carine Tardieu’s family drama The Ties Bind Us, Dominik Moll’s Case 137 and Stéphane Demoustier’s The Great Arch…

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Chinese snack retailer Busy Ming surges 69% in Hong Kong debut

Chinese snack retailer Busy Ming surges 69% in Hong Kong debut

The company will use IPO proceeds for supply-chain improvement and product development Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 05:16 PM [SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] Busy Ming Group shares jumped 69 per cent in their Hong Kong trading debut on Wednesday (Jan 28), after the Chinese snack and beverage retailer raised HK$3.67 billion (S$593 million) in an initial…

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As the greenback dives, one of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing currencies is trouncing the Singdollar

As the greenback dives, one of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing currencies is trouncing the Singdollar

The Australian dollar surges to its strongest position against the American currency in over two years [SINGAPORE] The US dollar skidded to a four-year low on Wednesday (Jan 28), sparking a broad currency realignment after comments from US President Donald Trump accelerated a “sell America” sentiment across global markets. “The (US dollar index) slammed lower…

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Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump

Ringgit rises to 2018 high buoyed by Trump

Central bank says economic fundamentals and government reforms will provide long-term support to ringgit Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 03:50 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] The Malaysian ringgit rose to its strongest in nearly eight years amid broad US dollar weakness and signs the central bank may be comfortable with the currency’s level. The ringgit strengthened…

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