Posts by Mark Darwin
JPMorgan to sponsor Arsenal FC’s ultra-luxury VIP lounge
JPMORGAN is to sponsor the most prestigious part of English football club Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium in London, according to sources familiar with the matter. The US banking giant becomes the first sponsor of Arsenal’s Diamond Club, a lounge that hosts wealthy fans who pay tens of thousands of pounds a season to watch the…
Read More7-Eleven operators in Singapore, Thailand chow down on ready-to-eat segment
Strategy has potential to drive growth and can counter tobacco and alcohol sales being affected, say analysts THE 7-Eleven brand of convenience stores is a familiar sight in this part of the world. But the publicly listed operators of the chain in Singapore and Thailand are jostling for the stores to be seen less as…
Read MoreUnraveling Danny Masterson’s Entertainment Journey
Born on Long Island, New York, Danny Masterson started his career in the entertainment industry as a child model, later venturing into acting. Having appeared in over 100 commercials and several film and TV projects, Masterson ultimately gained fame and fortune for his role as Hyde in the popular sitcom “That ’70s Show.” Over the…
Read MoreESR buyout group close to making US$7 billion binding bid: sources
A consortium seeking to buy out Hong Kong-listed ESR Group is nearing a HK$13-a-share binding offer for the logistics real estate firm, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would bring the months-long takeover pursuit one step closer to an end. The consortium, which includes investment firms Starwood Capital Group, Sixth Street Partners,…
Read More50 Daily Habits of Millionaires
Many people believe that being a millionaire is solely about having a lot of money. While that is true to some extent, there are essential habits that successful people adopt that lead them to wealth. These habits shape their mindset and drive them toward their goals. In this article, we’ll explore 50 daily habits of…
Read MoreIndosuez appoints new CEO for Asia
Laurent Proutiere assumes the role from Mar 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval INDOSUEZ, the wealth management brand of Credit Agricole Group, on Wednesday (Dec 4) said it has appointed Laurent Proutiere as Asia chief executive officer and Singapore branch manager, effective Mar 1, 2025. His appointment is subject to approval by the Monetary Authority…
Read MoreExplainer: What is martial law and how does it affect business and economic activity
SOUTH Korean shares slumped Wednesday (Dec 4) after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law overnight. This was the first since 1979 in Asia’s fourth-largest economy and a global tech powerhouse. Even though he lifted that hours later, uncertainty reigns, as calls grow for his resignation or impeachment. The country has had a…
Read MoreWhat is martial law, and how does it affect South Korea’s business and economic activity?
SOUTH Korean shares slumped on Wednesday (Dec 4) after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law overnight. This was the first since 1979 in Asia’s fourth-largest economy and global tech powerhouse. Even though he lifted that hours later, uncertainty reigns, as calls grow for his resignation or impeachment. The country has had a…
Read MoreAustralia’s economic growth stays tepid in challenge for RBA
AUSTRALIA’S economic growth remained sluggish last quarter as a surge in government spending underpinned the expansion, highlighting the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy challenge as inflation is still stubbornly sticky. Gross domestic product rose 0.8 per cent from a year earlier, the weakest reading – excluding the pandemic – since December 1991, when the…
Read MoreMitsubishi Corp lost US$90 million in suspected China metal fraud, say sources
MITSUBISHI Corporation has suffered a loss of more than US$90 million in China after uncovering suspected fraud by one of its copper traders, according to sources familiar with the matter. The loss is the latest in a string of recent cases of alleged wrongdoing to hit a major commodity trading house, highlighting the risk that…
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