Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Lest there be any question about whether, at 79, Warren Beatty is still a force of nature, the interview for this article lasted more than six hours. He said: "I bleed people dry."

Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Taiwan film-maker Lee Ang predicted that the Chinese film market was about to explode, not only overtaking, but also dwarfing the American box office in a matter of years.

Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Singer Katy Perry paid her ultimate homage yet to Mrs Hillary Clinton, getting a full makeover as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Tata Group interim chairman Ratan Tata does not always come across as a typical businessman. He admits being shy, has spoken of the need to be humble and has even admitted that one of his weaknesses is not communicating enough with people.

Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Almost 17 billion metres of adhesive tape - enough to encircle the Equator 425 times - were used by Chinese courier companies last year, a new report shows.

Straits Times - October 31 , 2016

Luxury resort firm Karma Group plans to list in Singapore within five years as it expands its footprint in the region.

The Star - October 30 , 2016

BY now, it’s clear that many ordinary Malaysians have the perception that corruption in this country has degenerated into a hugely disturbing situation.

The New York Times - October 29 , 2016

When the Parliament of Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern Spain, solemnly banned bullfighting in 2010, it was not simply a victory for animal rights. There was a political angle, as well, involving a battle over regional and national identity.

NST - October 29 , 2016

EXCERPTS from a group interview with Genting Hong Kong chairman and chief executive officer Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.

The Star - October 28 , 2016

From humble beginnings in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Carly Paoli has captured millions of hearts around the world with her voice, including Pope Francis’. “Carly is beautiful and very talented,” said Monsignor Liberio Andreatta, secretary to the Pope, when the mezzo soprano was...

NST - October 24 , 2016

Genting Hong Kong Ltd, which has fortified its position as one of the leading cruise operators in the world, is ready to transform the industry further with its “Total Freedom” concept.

NST - October 24 , 2016

There are fundamental rights and freedoms that form the basis of modern constitutions, laws and declarations. Freedom of thought and belief are also essential in this regard. The extent that these freedoms can be exercised is considered a concrete indication of the difference in the levels of dev...

Malay Mail - October 24 , 2016

The world’s first Digital Free Zone (DFZ), which will be introduced in Malaysia next year, will boost the digital economy sector as it levels the playing field for all involved.

Fortune - October 23 , 2016

How Icelandair made waiting for connecting flights a thing of beauty.

The Star - October 23 , 2016

Globally, online shopping has taken the retail market by storm, but Malaysians are still making a beeline for the malls.

The New York Times - October 22 , 2016

In the world of media, bigger remains better.

So in the wake of Comcast’s $30 billion takeover of NBCUniversal and Verizon Communications’ serial acquisitions of the Huffington Post and Yahoo, AT&T has bought one of the remaining crown jewels of the entertainment industr...

IPS - October 20 , 2016

Privatization has been one of the pillars of the counter-revolution against development economics and government activism from the 1980s. Many developing countries were forced to accept privatization as a condition for support from the World Bank while many other countries have embraced privatiza...

Bloomberg - October 19 , 2016

Tara Flynn, a rising star in show development at TV studio Fox 21, walked into her boss’s office in August to announce she was leaving for a job at Netflix Inc. Flynn’s departure is just one of the latest examples of Netflix’s aggressive hiring as it builds its own empire. Netfl...

FT - October 18 , 2016

The travails for Deutsche Bank are far from over — even if John Cryan, the bank’s British chief executive, is now rushing to settle the US Department of Justice’s probe into alleged mis-selling of mortgage securities, the toxic products at the heart of the financial crisis.

Project Syndicate - October 14 , 2016

As I have traveled around the world in recent weeks, I am repeatedly asked two questions: Is it conceivable that Donald Trump could win the US presidency? And how did his candidacy get this far in the first place?

NST - October 5 , 2016

Many people use the word “disruption” these days to describe how new entrants or products are shaking existing market players.

Business Times - October 4 , 2016

A UK financial technology (fintech) company called TransferWise, having clinched regulatory approval, will soon launch in Singapore - hot on the heels of the debut of the US-based Stripe.

CBS - October 4 , 2016

Oscar-winner and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t shy about his feelings on politicians who deny climate change.

The Guardian - October 4 , 2016

PM and defence secretary will announce idea for future conflicts to curb an ‘industry of vexatious claims’ against soldiers.

The Star - October 4 , 2016

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said the UK government must drop its commitment to balancing the budget to allow “carefully targeted” investment, offsetting the economic shock that is forecast because of Brexit.

Business Times - October 4 , 2016

MONDAY'S official Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) flash estimates of a 1.5 per cent drop in Singapore's private home prices in the third quarter surprised analysts who were expecting the market to have stabilised. It also erased any glimmer of hope there might have been of the market ...

The Star - October 4 , 2016

Beijing also seeks to ease production controls on selected miners to cool prices.

The Star - October 4 , 2016

EXTREMISM refers to an attitude of exceeding the limits of the golden mean. As to how to determine the right and golden mean in any situation, the answer is that the mean must be ascertained through religion and sound reason.

The Star - October 4 , 2016

SOME people believe that being fluent in English does not necessarily make one smart and intelligent, and there is truth in the statement.

FT - October 3 , 2016

The Treasury is to allocate £2bn to boost housebuilding and address what Sajid Javid, communities secretary, has called a “moral duty” to tackle Britain’s longstanding housing shortage.

FT - October 3 , 2016

Theresa May has set Britain on course to leave the EU by 2019 in her first major speech on Brexit, saying that the UK would become a “fully independent, sovereign” country in the clearest sign yet that she wants a clean break from Europe’s single market.

FT - October 3 , 2016

Germany’s deputy chancellor has launched a blistering attack on John Cryan, Deutsche Bank chief executive, as concerns continue to rise among the country's political and corporate elite over the market storm threatening to engulf the country's biggest lender.

Bloomberg - October 3 , 2016

In a testament to the rising consumer potential of the world’s No. 6 emerging market, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has tapped for guidance the king of Chinese e-commerce: Jack Ma.
Jokowi, as Indonesia’s leader is known, further intensified the buzz surrounding his co...

Bloomberg - October 3 , 2016

Home prices fall for 12th quarter as curbs stay, dropping 1.5%. Residential values are down 11% from peak in September 2013.

Straits Times - October 3 , 2016

When Mr Cyrus Mistry took over as Tata Group chairman in 2012, little was known about him outside business circles.

Daily Mail - October 1 , 2016

Sam Allardyce could face Football Association charges and even a ban following the controversy that brought his England reign to an abrupt end.