Posts by Nathan Pine
US sets conditions for Turkey’s F-35 hopes
The U.S. has reiterated that Turkey must give up the S-400 missile defense system it purchased from Russia to be eligible for the acquisition of advanced F‑35 fighter jets. “As laid out in U.S. law, Turkiye must no longer operate nor possess the S-400 system to return to the F-35 program,” U.S. Ambassador to Turkey…
Read MoreMPACT sells Festival Walk Tower for close to HK$2 billion
[SINGAPORE] The manager of Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) announced on Wednesday (Dec 10) that its subsidiary Festival Walk will sell Festival Walk Tower for nearly HK$2 billion (S$328.1 million) to an unrelated third party. The tower, which is the office component of Festival Walk in Hong Kong, has a lettable area of 213,982…
Read MoreRafe Spall Playing UK Prime Minister In Steven Moffat’s ‘Number 10’ For Channel 4
EXCLUSIVE: Steven Moffat has found his Prime Minister. Black Mirror and Trying star Rafe Spall has taken on the coveted role in Channel 4’s upcoming Number 10 about the UK’s most famous residency, 10 Downing Street. He will be joined in the comedy drama by Katherine Kelly (In Flight), who will play his Chief of…
Read MoreCoal’s grip on Asia strengthens as early phaseout bids stall
[JAKARTA] Coal’s future in Asia is looking brighter, as the top-consuming region’s efforts to shift to cleaner energy suffer a series of setbacks. Indonesia has cancelled a flagship project that was the poster child for shuttering coal plants early. India is considering expanding its fleet until mid-century instead of through 2035. And China’s on track…
Read More‘Sentimental Value’ Co-Producers To Be Honored With Eurimages International Co-Production Award
Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, and Janine Jackowski, co-heads of Germany’s Komplizen Film, will be feted with the Eurimages International Co-Production Award at the European Film Awards in January. The award is presented by the European Film Academy in co-operation with Eurimages, the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe, and acknowledges the role of…
Read MoreAirbus CEO concedes likely defeat to Boeing in order race this year
The planemaker remains ahead of its US rival in deliveries and the pipeline of outstanding orders [PARIS] Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury conceded likely defeat in the annual order race against Boeing on Wednesday (Dec 10), saying it was possible Boeing would win for the first time in six years, helped by settlements over US tariff…
Read MoreMapped: Russia and China’s militaries move on US ally’s doorstep
A Newsweek map shows Russia and China deployed air and naval units—including bombers and an aircraft carrier—for a joint patrol and training near Japan on Tuesday. The Russian Defense Ministry said the joint air patrol was not directed against third countries, while the Chinese military said the aerial maneuver demonstrated their ability to address security…
Read MoreAlia Bhatt Teases Yash Raj Films’ First Female-Led Spy Movie ‘Alpha’ At Red Sea Film Festival
Alia Bhatt passed through the Red Sea Film Festival this afternoon, where she teased Alpha, her forthcoming Yash Raj Films spy flick, which is set for release in 2026. Alpha is the first female-led movie in the YRF Spy universe. Bhatt stars alongside Sharvari and Bobby Deol. Aditya Chopra is producing, and Shiv Rawail (The…
Read MoreAir India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit
The report is a stark admission from the airline whose Boeing Dreamliner crash in June killed 260 people [NEW DELHI] An Air India investigation into why one of its Airbus planes conducted eight commercial flights without an airworthiness permit found “systemic failures”, a company document showed, putting the lives of hundreds of passengers at risk.…
Read MoreJapan Sweetens Film Incentive Program With Multi-Year Subsidies
Japan is continuing with its incentive program for overseas projects, which has supported the likes of The Smashing Machine, and is enhancing the offer for 2026. The Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO) and the Japan Film Commission have announced the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will update the scheme, including the introduction of…
Read MoreSingapore stocks close flat ahead of Fed interest rate decision
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 10), ahead of a policy decision by the US Federal Reserve. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was flat, shedding 1.34 points to close at 4,511.90. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index lost 0.1 per cent or 1.56 points, ending the day at 1,435.02. The three local…
Read More12,000 Marriott suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia to get same-day invoice financing by OCBC
The partnership gives the hospitality group’s SME suppliers quick and seamless access to capital, and enables them to be more sustainable [SINGAPORE] OCBC and Marriott International have formed a strategic partnership that will enable the hospitality group’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to enjoy same-day invoice financing. Suppliers that…
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