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Colin Walsh to Step Down as CEO of P&G’s Specialty Beauty Division
Procter & Gamble’s Specialty Beauty division has a new chief executive officer. Colin Walsh, who has held the position since July 2023, is…
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open near record levels after May inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened near record levels on Wednesday (Jun 11), as a cooler-than-expected inflation report calmed concerns around…
Eating out loses its bite; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for eating out amid high rental rates and operating costs, analysts say…
Eating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs,…
Haidilao operator Super Hi swings to US$11.9 million Q1 profit on forex gains, delivery growth
Super Hi International, the operator of Haidilao’s international business, posted a net profit of US$11.9 million for the first quarter…
AI bets that fuelled Big Tech’s surge now threaten rich profits
Some investors are questioning the amount of cash Big Tech is throwing at artificial intelligence, fuelling concerns for profit margins…
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by same-day layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
AirAsia’s 100-jet Paris order pits Airbus A220 against Embraer
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is poised to order about 100 regional jets at the Paris Air Show next week, with the Malaysian airline still…
Singaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years' Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the…
SMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media…
Singapore: 46-Year-Old Man Arrested for Online Sale of Counterfeit Goods Worth S$141K
A 46-year-old man was arrested on for his suspected involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods. In a press release, the Singapore…
2 Women Arrested in Singapore for Loanshark Harassment Activities
Two women, aged 20 and 24, were arrested on Tuesday, June 10, for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. The…
China Walks a Line in U.S. Trade Talks, Trying Not to Overplay Its Hand
In its high-stakes trade talks with the United States, China has been trying to strike a balance in how it wields its market clout. It…
India's central bank to use cash reserve ratio as active liquidity tool
India’s central bank plans to use the cash reserve ratio (CRR) more frequently to manage liquidity and aid policy transmission, rather…
L’Oréal and Nvidia Collaborate to Bring Next-Gen AI to Beauty
PARIS – L’Oréal and artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia are collaborating to unleash AI’s potential for beauty. The beauty giant said…
Singapore shares buck regional trend to close lower; STI falls 0.4%
Local stocks fell for the second straight day on Wednesday (Jun 11), bucking the gains in most Asian markets as investors are concerned…
Asian Markets Edge Higher as Trade Talks Show Progress, Inflation Data in Focus
Asian markets edged up cautiously on Wednesday as investors were kept in check by some muted moves on the trade front. The latest meetings…
San Antonio Woman Arrested for Drugging, Then Raping a 16-Year-Old Boy Saying She 'Wanted to Do This for a Long Time'
A woman has been arrested after police say she gave a 16-year-old boy drugs and had sex with him. On May 16 around 4 p.m., the San Antonio…
Where Is Travis Decker? Police Likely Spotted 'Killer Dad' after Tip Off from Hikers as Search Intensifies
Authorities say they may have spotted Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, near a…
Hiker Dies After Bear Attacks Him, Pushes Him Off Edge of Cliff in Greece
A veteran hiker has died after it was attacked by a bear and pushed into a 2,600-foot ravine in northeastern Greece, according to local…
Female Cincinnati School Counselor Who Had Sexual Intercourse with Her 17-Year-Old Student in Her Office, Sentenced
A St. Xavier High School staffer who groomed multiple students and admitted to having sex with a 17-year-old student, has been sentenced…