Posts by Nathan Pine
Singapore climbs ahead of Hong Kong in gross tonnage registered as more vessels reflagged
Higher tonnage in September makes Singapore the fourth-largest ship registry in the world [SINGAPORE] The ship registry of Singapore has pulled ahead of its closest competitor Hong Kong after some shipowners reflagged to the city-state amid US-China geopolitical tensions. There were 4,230 ships with total gross tonnage of 127.8 million sailed under the Singapore flag…
Read MoreThailand eyes tougher gold-trade rules after baht swings
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better visibility into the market. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said the Bank of Thailand is revising rules to require more detailed reporting of gold trades, giving regulators better visibility into…
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o Recounts Being Offered More Slave Roles After Oscar Win
Lupita Nyong’o, who first broke out with her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave, recounted that her post-Oscars journey did not bring about a mix of abundant lead offers, but rather served up roles that offered more of the same. “It really did set the paces for everything I’ve done since,” she told…
Read MoreAlibaba’s main AI app debuts strongly in effort to rival ChatGPT
The Chinese e-commerce leader’s Qwen is among the faster risers, particularly in China [HONG KONG] Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen app drew more than 10 million downloads in the week after its relaunch, boding well for a longer-term effort to build a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The Chinese e-commerce leader’s shares climbed more than 5 per…
Read MoreLakers’ Luka Doncic makes NBA history with unprecedented start
The Los Angeles Lakers knew they were getting a superstar when they acquired Luka Doncic midway through the previous season. They struck one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, followed with a massive extension, and it’s already paying off early on. Following Sunday’s matchup between the LA Lakers and the Utah Jazz, Doncic…
Read MoreWarriors HC Steve Kerr offers unfortunate update on Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors have run into some trouble after a somewhat promising 9-6 start to the new NBA season. They have lost three games in a row since, and they’re also banged up right now. Center Al Horford, who has struggled so far this season, is going to be out for at least one…
Read MoreMalaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026
France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Greece are also jointly testing a template for an age verification app [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety.…
Read MorePackers’ Matt LaFleur under fire despite beating the Vikings
Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers went into Week 12 NFL action badly needing a win over the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings. That is exactly what the team was able to get. When all was said and done, the Packers finished off a win over the Vikings by a final score of 23-6.…
Read MoreLenovo stockpiling PC memory due to ‘unprecedented’ AI squeeze
The company will aim to avoid passing on rising costs to its customers in the current quarter, as it wants to sustain this year’s strong sales growth, according to the CFO [TAIPEI] Lenovo Group is stockpiling memory and other critical components to navigate a supply crunch brought on by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI).…
Read MoreRebel Wilson Breaks Silence On ‘The Deb’ Legal Drama; Classifies It As Her “Worst Nightmare” & An Attempt To “Sling Mud” At Her Reputation
Rebel Wilson is speaking out about the multi-pronged legal proceedings that have marred her directorial debut, the comedy musical The Deb, by controversy. In a new segment with 60 Minutes Australia, Wilson dubbed the experience her “worst nightmare” and classified the situation as “people trying to sling mud at me.” “It came out of left…
Read MoreNFL legend doesn’t hold back on Browns’ Myles Garrett
Myles Garrett has been a man on a mission this season with the Cleveland Browns. While his team hasn’t done much winning, he has been playing the best season of his NFL career. Even at 29 years old, Garrett is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, he appears to be speeding up. Against…
Read MoreMacquarie Asset Management offers US$7.5 billion for logistics firm Qube
The Australian logistics and shipping-containers’ operations span container leasing, car and grain cargo terminals, and road and rail transport services [SYDNEY] Macquarie Asset Management offered to buy Qube Holdings in a deal valuing the Australian logistics and shipping-containers company at A$11.6 billion (S$9.8 billion). Qube investors would receive A$5.20 in cash for each share, 28…
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