Posts by Nathan Pine
Carlsberg confidentially files US$700 million India IPO
The offering, expected to comprise a secondary share sale by the brewer, can take place later this year Published Fri, Jul 3, 2026 · 03:27 PM [NEW DELHI] Carlsberg confidentially filed draft papers for an initial public offering of its India unit, a public advertisement said. The proposed IPO is expected to consist entirely of…
Read MorePersonal data of 70,000 people compromised after cybersecurity involving SLA vendor and its cloud
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has disclosed that a cloud environment managed by IT software giant IBM suffered cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access. SLA said the affected environment managed by the vendor is distinct and separate from SLA’s operational systems, with no other systems compromised. IBM has also revoked access associated with the affected…
Read MoreMan admits harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family with fake ransom demand
A California man has pleaded guilty to harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family by sending fake ransom demands. Derrick Callella, 42, of Hawthorne, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device on Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. It marks the only criminal conviction stemming from the disappearance of Guthrie—the 84-year-old mother of Today…
Read MoreChip industry urges US to avoid moves that distort memory market
Shortage sparks policy debates beyond buying from blacklisted Chinese memory makers Published Fri, Jul 3, 2026 · 02:28 PM [WASHINGTON] Government attempts to address the global memory chip shortage by influencing prices or production capacity would worsen a historic squeeze on supply driven by the artificial intelligence boom, a semiconductor industry group warned the Trump…
Read MoreTikTok slashes content moderation teams globally; Singapore among markets affected
Decision to cut roles in the city-state is part of move to strengthen the operating model for trust and safety [SINGAPORE] TikTok has slashed roles in content moderation teams globally, with Singapore affected by the job cuts. In Asia, Singapore and Indonesia saw layoffs on Wednesday (Jul 1). The decision to cut roles in the…
Read MoreResilient aluminium prices set to boost Asia’s smelters over global rivals: analysts
Cheaper power and easier access to raw materials can benefit low-cost producers in China, India, Indonesia [SINGAPORE] Higher aluminium prices could position smelters operating at a low cost in China, India and Indonesia to sustain stronger margins than their global counterparts, industry observers told The Business Times. This is given that cheaper power and relatively…
Read MoreCanada PM Carney taps state-owned firm to build oil pipeline for growing Asian demand
Selling more oil to Asian markets such as India and China will allow Canada to get better prices per barrel Published Fri, Jul 3, 2026 · 11:33 AM [VANCOUVER] Trans Mountain, a pipeline operator that’s owned by the Canadian government, has been tapped to build a new export conduit connecting Alberta’s oil sands to a…
Read MoreTaylor Sheridan Cited ‘Bad Santa’ In ‘Landman’ Pitch To Billy Bob Thornton
From the North Pole to the Texas oil fields, Billy Bob Thornton‘s Landman role was influenced by one of his other iconic characters. Series creator Taylor Sheridan recently revealed that he referenced Thornton’s titular role as Willie T. Stokes in 2003’s Bad Santa when he pitched the Paramount+ series to the Oscar-winning actor. “I said,…
Read MorePrivate credit keeps US$14 billion trapped in bid to outlast storm
With redemption wave unlikely to ease, funds lock up around US$1.70 for every US$1 an investor reclaims Published Fri, Jul 3, 2026 · 10:17 AM [NEW YORK] Ahead of reporting their second-quarter results, private credit managers acknowledged a sobering reality: The redemption wave engulfing the US$1.8 trillion market was unlikely to abate swiftly. Now, as…
Read MoreCristiano Ronaldo’s Sister Kátia Aveiro Hints He’s Retiring From Team Portugal After World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo may not be suiting up for Portugal after the 2026 World Cup. Ahead of the nation’s 2-1 win over Croatia in their round of 32 match in Toronto July 2, the soccer star’s sister Kátia Aveiro said his time with the national team would soon be over. “I truly believe this is the…
Read MoreJodie Foster Thinks ‘F1’ Was Made With AI: “Wasn’t It?”
As Hollywood grapples with AI‘s potential impact, Jodie Foster believes the tech is already very present in the industry. The 2x Oscar winner recently explained why she believes last year’s Joseph Kosinski-helmed, Ehren Kruger-penned Brad Pitt starrer F1 was made with artificial intelligence, pointing to the Academy Award-winning film as an example of GenAI creating…
Read MoreHugh Jackman Hopes Next Wolverine Actor “Makes It Their Own”
More than 25 years later, Hugh Jackman still has his Adamantium claws in the character of Wolverine. The Oscar nominee recently revealed he plans to play the X-Men role for as long as the brass at Marvel Studios will allow it, and he doesn’t intend to give his successor any direction with the character. “I’m…
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