Posts by Nathan Pine
‘The Cosby Show’s Geoffrey Owens Laments Death Of Malcolm-Jamal Warner: “This Tragedy Has Almost Left Me Speechless”
Following the tragic death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, tributes have poured in from all over Hollywood and beyond, as his loved ones and those he touched with one of his performances remember the man. Warner’s breakout role was playing Theo Huxtable on NBC’s The Cosby Show, which ran for 8 seasons from 1984 to 1992.…
Read MoreTiming of JS-SEZ a lot more promising than some previous attempts: CIMB
[KUALA LUMPUR] The timing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is “a lot more conducive” today than some of the previous attempts to do something similar, said Chu Kok Wei, CEO of group wholesale banking at CIMB. Chu said there are not many good global examples of successful cross border special economic zones, “simply…
Read MoreAustralia central bank wary of cutting rates too quickly, prudent to await more data
[SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank judged lowering interest rates for a third time within four meetings was not consistent with its strategy of easing in a cautious and gradual manner, a reason that it shocked markets by holding steady this month. Minutes of its Jul 7 to 8 policy meeting showed the majority of the Reserve…
Read MoreLate-Night Solidarity: Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jon Stewart & Andy Cohen Show Up To ‘The Late Show’ To Support Stephen Colbert
The cancelation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert emerged last week like a dagger through the heart of late-night. Would others be next? How would Colbert’s friends fare if the most-watched show in late-night can be axed for “financial reasons”? Well, they turned up for him, literally. Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jon…
Read MoreLink Reit CEO George Hongchoy retires after 16 years at company
[SINGAPORE] The group CEO of Link Asset Management Limited, George Hongchoy, plans to step down before the end of June 2026. Hongchoy has held the CEO position for 16 years and will stay on in the role while it searches for a successor, said the property firm in a press release on Tuesday (Jul 22).…
Read MorePatrick Soon-Shiong Says He Plans To Take The Los Angeles Times Public
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, said that he plans to take the publication public. In an appearance on The Daily Show, Soon-Shiong told host Jon Stewart that “we are literally going to take the L.A. Times public and allow it to be democratized and allow the public to have ownership of…
Read MoreMatt Shakman On Being Able To “Pass The Baton” To The Russo Brothers For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ With ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
With the fourth attempt to immortalize Marvel‘s First Family on the silver screen and the official launch of the MCU‘s Phase Six, The Fantastic Four: First Steps helmer Matt Shakman said the latest entry serves to tee up further exciting releases from the juggernaut studio. The director spoke to Deadline on the blue carpet for…
Read MoreOne of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds is shutting down on US investor pullback
[SINGAPORE] One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds, New Silk Road Investment, is shutting down after weak returns and a pullback by US investors in Asia led to a sharp drop in assets. The firm, started by two finance veterans about 16 years ago, saw assets under management plummet to US$615 million as at December, from…
Read More‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Torches Paramount Over Colbert Axing: “Go F*ck Yourself”
Jon Stewart has gone full-scorched Earth on his own parent company. The Daily Show host used the opening of his Monday night show to give his hot take on the cancelation of his old friend Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. “I understand the corporate fear. I understand the fear that you and your advertisers have with…
Read MoreJafar Panahi Named As Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Filmmaker Of The Year
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has named Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi as this year’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year in recognition of his contribution to the development of the Asian film industry and culture. The director has won the top award at all three major international film festivals, receiving the Palme d’Or at this year’s…
Read MoreAdvanced Systems lodges police report over former execs’ alleged offences, unauthorised fund transfers
[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed Advanced Systems Automation (ASA) has lodged a police report with the Singapore Police Force over potential offences committed by its ex-chief executive officer and a former director. On Tuesday (Jul 22), ASA said it lodged a report in relation to alleged breaches made by Seah Chong Hoe, who was terminated as CEO on…
Read MoreTemasek proposes 5-year, 10-year and 30-year tranches of offshore Chinese yuan bonds
These will be issued under its US$25 billion guaranteed global medium-term note programme [SINGAPORE] Temasek announced on Tuesday (Jul 22) a proposed notes issuance in a five-year tranche, in addition to 10-year and 30-years tranches. These will be issued under its US$25 billion guaranteed global medium-term note programme. Temasek has mandated Credit Agricole CIB, DBS,…
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