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Richest Thai sees US$10 billion hydro, LNG projects driving growth
Construction on a US$1 billion LNG import terminal project, Thailand’s third, will start later this year before commercial operations are scheduled in 2029 Published Thu, Jul 31, 2025 · 11:24 AM [BANGKOK] Thailand’s richest person, Sarath Ratanavadi, expects US$10 billion investments in hydropower projects in neighbouring Laos and a new domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
Read MorePlastic Surgery Rewind’s Brielle Biermann Shares Warning After Dissolving Her Under-Eye Filler
Brielle Biermann is feeling just peachy about her new appearance. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum debuted her refreshed face after finally deciding to dissolve her under-eye filler during the July 30 episode of E!’s makeover series Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind. And, after reversing the cosmetic procedure—which the 28-year-old got right after turning 18—Brielle…
Read MoreMatt Damon Spars With Jimmy Kimmel On ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel reignited their ongoing feud for a good cause as they appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire this week. Partnering with Jeopardy! host and all-star Ken Jennings on Wednesday’s episode of the ABC game show, the Oscar winner won the top prize for his nonprofit Water.org, which helps bring…
Read MoreKeppel shares hit 6-year high on H1 earnings growth, share buyback and asset divestment plans
[SINGAPORE] Shares of Keppel rose on Thursday (Jul 31) morning after the asset manager posted a 24.2 per cent rise in H1 earnings, a S$500 million share buyback scheme and plans to divest S$14.4 billion of non-core assets. As at 10.17 am, the counter was trading at a six-year high of S$8.74, with 8.5 million…
Read MoreMikey Madison And Jeremy Allen White Top Choices To Star In ‘Social Network Part II’–The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Following the news a Social Network sequel may finally be moving forward, Aaron Sorkin may already his sights set on the two rising stars to lead this next installment to his Oscar-winning classic. While various things are still being worked that include a budget, sources say Sorkin’s top choices to star in The Social…
Read MoreLarsa Pippen Reveals If Kim Kardashian Is Still Godmother to Daughter Sophia
Celebrity Godparents Revealed: Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Aniston and More Larsa Pippen is keeping it civil with Kim Kardashian. That’s why the Real Housewives of Miami star has no plans to name a new godmother to her 16-year-old daughter Sophia Pippen despite falling out with the SKIMS founder more than five years ago. “I feel…
Read MoreAustralia’s central bank welcomes Q2 inflation data, deputy governor says
Published Thu, Jul 31, 2025 · 09:10 AM [SYDNEY] Australia’s second-quarter inflation data was very welcomed and came in as just the central bank expected, a top official said on Thursday, but added the bank remained cautious about the interest rate outlook. At the Barrenjoey Economic Forum in Sydney, Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor…
Read MoreJosh Gad Drops Out Of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Hollywood Bowl Concert Due To Covid
Following his casting news as King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl‘s upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert, Josh Gad has dropped out of the show after coming down with Covid. With opening night on Friday, the Tony-nominated actor announced his diagnosis with a statement Wednesday on Instagram while praising the show as “one of the greatest…
Read MoreHarvey Weinstein Details Relationship With His Kids in Rare Interview From Prison
“We have a tablet, we get movies, normally six months later,” Weinstein explained. “And my son said to me, ‘Hey dad, I don’t believe that Captain America [Brave New World] is gonna be a good movie.’ And I say, ‘No. no, it looks good, I’ve heard it’s good go see it.’” Much to his son’s…
Read MoreKeppel posts 24.2% rise in H1 profit to S$377.7 million, seeks to monetise S$14.4 billion non-core assets
[SINGAPORE] Asset manager Keppel saw net profit rise 24.2 per cent on the year to S$377.7 million for the first half ended Jun 30, driven by growth in its real estate segment. This translates to an earnings per share of S$0.208, up 23.1 per cent from S$0.169 a year earlier. The profit growth came even…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Keppel, Jardine C&C, Seatrium, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Sheng Siong
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jul 31): Keppel: Asset manager Keppel saw net profit rise 24.2 per cent to S$377.7 million for the first half ended Jun 30, driven by growth in its real estate segment. The profit growth came even as revenue fell…
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Breaks Silence on Controversial Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad
American Eagle is speaking out. After the clothing company sparked controversy with its ad campaign starring Sydney Sweeney, it has addressed the backlash accusing the brand of supporting eugenics. “This is yet another example of how social media is just not reflective of real life,” an American Eagle rep told TMZ July 30. “The absurd…
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