Posts by Riah Marton
China’s EV powerhouse BYD accelerates into Europe’s heartland
[LONDON] A synchronised flock of drones lit up the sky above Rome’s Olympic Stadium last month to mark the European launch of the latest electric hatchback from Chinese carmaker BYD. Against the blackened night, the glowing orbs outlined an image of the new Dolphin Surf in front of classic Roman landmarks such as the Colosseum,…
Read MoreJapan firms exit Tokyo exchange at record pace in delisting rush
[TOKYO] Japanese companies are leaving the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) at the fastest pace in over a decade, reflecting a surge in deals and management buyouts as they face more pressure to make better use of their capital. The number of firms that delisted their shares from the TSE or announced plans to do so…
Read MoreCoinbase launches stablecoin payments service for e-commerce
[NEW YORK] Coinbase Global is launching a platform designed to make stablecoins a go-to payment method for online transactions, a potentially big leap forward in the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies meant to track the US dollar. The announcement follows the passage of landmark stablecoin legislation in the US Senate on Tuesday (Jun 17) and comes…
Read MoreJudge Rules Justin Baldoni Can Obtain Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s Messages
Dec. 31, 2024: Baldoni, Wayfarer & Others Sue The New York Times Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations filed a lawsuit against The New York Times Dec. 31. In the lawsuit obtained by E! News, The New York Times is accused of libel, false light invasion of privacy, promissory…
Read MoreAlec Baldwin’s Wife Hilaria Baldwin Claps Back at Comments on Her Weight
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin Respond to Viral Interview Backlash With Pinocchio Video Hilaria Baldwin is shutting down the body shamers. The 41-year-old posted a video on Instagram June 16 in which her kids Carmen, 11, and Leonardo, 8—whom she shares with husband Alec Baldwin—took turns effortlessly lifting her up off the ground, though she…
Read MoreStandard Chartered cuts jobs in Singapore; moves them to India: Finance jobs portal
[SINGAPORE] Dozens of staff at Standard Chartered have reportedly been laid off in Singapore in a fresh round of job cuts by the London-based bank. The move affected about 80 Singapore-based employees – understood to be from the bank’s technology and operations teams – with their jobs being offshored to India, according to finance jobs…
Read MoreJustin Bieber Reacts to People Mocking Paparazzi Video of Him “Standing on Business”
It’s not clocking to Justin Bieber‘s haters that he’s in on the joke. After a video of him lecturing paparazzi to leave him alone because he’s “standing on business” went viral, the “What Do You Mean” singer playfully clapped back at those making fun of him over the clip. In a photo shared to his…
Read MoreGold rises on Middle East tensions, but Fed’s cautious outlook caps gains
[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged higher on Thursday (Jun 19), supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty in the Middle East, although gains were capped as traders assessed the US Federal Reserve’s signal of a slower pace for future rate cuts. Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at US$3,378.86 an ounce, as at 0033 GMT. US…
Read MoreFidelity, BlackRock target Chinese demand for offshore funds
[HONG KONG] Fidelity International is poised to offer products that attract mainland investors chasing higher returns from overseas funds, according to sources familiar with the matter. The global asset manager is considering seeking approval for products under the decade-old Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme, said the sources, who asked not to be identified because the…
Read MoreHalsey Stops Concert to Save Videographer From Getting Burned by Pyrotechnics
Halsey took full control at her recent Pittsburgh performance. The “Bad at Love” singer stepped in just in time to save a videographer from getting burned by stage pyrotechnics during her June 14 concert. As they noticed the cameraman coming closer to her as they sang “Without Me,” they mouthed, “Get out of the way,”…
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