Singapore avoids technical recession as economy grows 0.7% year-on-year in second quarter
Earlier this month, the Monetary Authority of Singapore warned of an “uncertain” growth outlook.
Year: 2023
WHO says soda sweetener aspartame may cause cancer, but it’s safe within limits
The International Agency for Research on Cancer identified a possible link between aspartame and a…
Founder of crypto lender Celsius Network says not guilty of fraud
Alex Mashinsky was charged with seven criminal counts – including securities fraud, commodities fraud and…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX nears $150 billion valuation after secondary share sale
The valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX hit near $150 billion following a share sale by…
Former Celsius CEO arrested, company agrees to pay $4.7 billion settlement
Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky was arrested on federal securities fraud charges as the FTC announced…
Canadian West Coast ports strike is over, but it will take weeks for supply chain to recover
The West Coast port strike is over, with ILWU Canada and port owners reaching a…
US firefighters raise concerns over looming pay cut
Poorly paid and stretched thin during gruelling wildfire seasons, firefighters warn of ‘devastating’ wave of…
Disney pulling back on making Marvel, Star Wars content, Iger says
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday on CNBC that the company will cut back on…
More than 300 including lawmaker arrested after Kenya protests
Police blasted for heavy-handed response to deadly protests but authorities say ‘acts of lawlessness’ won’t…
Former Celsius CEO arrested, company agrees to pay $4.7 billion settlement
Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky was arrested on federal securities fraud charges as the FTC announced…
India’s tomato prices surge over 300%, sparking theft and turmoil
India’s tomato prices have skyrocketed more than 300% as a result of extreme weather conditions.
Disney is open to finding a new strategic partner for ESPN, Iger says
Disney is open to selling a stake in ESPN and is looking for a strategic…
Why Ukraine won’t be joining NATO anytime soon
Political scientist John Mearsheimer says the West will support a frozen conflict in Ukraine, but…
Middle East Roundup: Tunisia expels terrified Africans to borders
Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO bid, Jenin refugees coping after Israeli attack – here’s the…
Israel wants to turn Jenin into another Gaza, siege by siege
To Palestinians, Gaza is a symbol of resistance. To Israel, Gaza is a template to…
From multi-millionaire entrepreneur to Indonesia’s minister of tourism — meet Sandiaga Uno
Uno made his fortune with investment firm Saratoga Capital, before becoming deputy governor of Jakarta…
China finalizes first-of-its-kind rules governing generative A.I. services like ChatGPT
Chinese regulators on Thursday said it finalized first-of-its-kind rules governing generative artificial intelligence which will…
Philippines allows ‘Barbie’ movie to be screened, calls China map ‘cartoonish’
Unexpected controversy over China’s “nine-dash line” shows that life in plastic may not always be…
Inflation is ‘history’ for the U.S, says veteran economist Steve Hanke
Veteran economist Steve Hanke’s believes the U.S. no longer an inflation problem.
