Posts by Riah Marton
Forced TikTok US sale may fuel ByteDance’s expansion into Asia: analysts
Other emerging markets have also been identified as potential beneficiaries of the divestment [SINGAPORE] The forced sale of ByteDance’s TikTok in the United States was intended to curb the Chinese tech giant’s influence and standing in the global tech scene. Yet, analysts who spoke to The Business Times believe that the reported US$14 billion deal…
Read MoreGoldman Sachs cuts rating on Indonesian equities after MSCI flags investability risk
Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 08:59 AM [SINGAPORE] Goldman Sachs lowered its rating on Indonesian equities on Thursday, a day after index provider MSCI flagged investability risks, predicting passive selling to continue, and the worries to remain an overhang on the market. “We expect further passive selling and regard this development as an overhang…
Read MoreFoolproof Amazon Dresses for Every Occasion, Including Budget-Friendly Styles Under $50
Finding the best dresses on Amazon can feel like scrolling roulette—but once you know where to look, the payoff is very real. The mega-retailer quietly stocks a lineup of flattering, trend-aware dresses that work for everything from weekday plans to last-minute events, and yes, plenty of them land under the $50 mark. The key is…
Read MoreSee Kendall Jenner, Emma Stone and More Stars in Every Super Bowl 2026 Commercial
The Super Bowl is the one time a year that commercials compete with the main event. And as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to match-up for the 2026 game Feb. 8, the must-see advertisements are already starting to pile in. Luckily, the only true competition for the upcoming event takes place on…
Read MoreESMAIL and MOIR: Canada’s health-care system costs patients in many ways
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Columnists Health-care costs for the average Canadian family have grown 1.6 times faster than the cost of housing, 2.2 times faster than the cost of food, and 1.6 times faster than its average income between 1997 and 2025. And yet, the health-care system itself has deteriorated. Published Jan 28, 2026…
Read MorePinterest to cut up to 15% of its workforce as focus on AI intensifies
Pinterest said Tuesday it’s planning to slash up to 15% of its workforce. The San Francisco-based image-sharing platform used for inspiration for home decor, fashion and other interests is laying off workers as part of a restructuring plan. It will partly use the savings to fund “AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and…
Read MoreAmazon cuts 16,000 jobs globally to undo pandemic-era hiring amid AI push
The job cuts also underscore how artificial intelligence is changing corporate workforce dynamics Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 · 06:54 PM [SAN FRANCISCO] Amazon said on Wednesday (Jan 28) it was cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide in the second major round of layoffs at the company in three months, as it restructures after pandemic-era over-hiring and…
Read MoreInside Ariel Winter’s Full Life Away From Hollywood
While it’s been a minute since the Desperate Housewives star lived on Wisteria Lane, she’s since found a new address IRL. “I had my whole adult life here,” Eva told Marie Claire in November 2024 about leaving Los Angeles. “But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then Covid happened,…
Read MoreThe Next Big Jewelry Trends of 2026: You’ll Be Seeing These Pieces Everywhere
2026 jewelry trends are making their mark, and they’re rooted in decades—sometimes centuries—of style history. Chunky ’90s-inspired chains bring the grit and rebellion of the era straight into modern closets, while delicate Victorian-style rings and brooches channel the opulence of 19th-century Europe. Vintage timepieces, with their heirloom-worthy details, nod to the golden age of watchmaking…
Read MoreIs social media harmful for kids? Meta and YouTube face trial after TikTok settles suit
TikTok agreed to settle the first in a series of closely-watched product liability cases Monday, bowing out on the eve of a landmark trial that could upend how social media giants engage their youngest users and leave tech titans on the hook for billions in damages. The settlement was reached as jury selection was set…
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