Posts by Nathan Pine
BOJ finds US tariff hit to exports limited for now
[TOKYO] The impact on Japan’s output and exports from US tariffs is limited for the time being but many companies are worried about the risk of tariffs weakening global demand, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday (Jul 10). Some areas in Japan have seen companies delay or review capital expenditure plans, whereas others have…
Read More‘Bluey: Let’s Play Chef Collection’ Coming To European Cinemas
EXCLUSIVE: Bluey is hitting European cinemas two years before the big movie. Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection will roll out in European big screens from later this month, bringing togetther eight fan-favorite episodes from the celebrated kids hit across an hour. Each episode showcases the fun and games that Bluey and her…
Read MoreSIA partners Mandai Wildlife Group to enhance customer offerings
Both companies will also cooperate on conservation efforts that could include the transfer of animals between Singapore’s wildlife parks and other accredited zoos [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) is partnering Mandai Wildlife Group, which oversees Singapore’s wildlife parks, to co-create customer experiences and enhance the national carrier’s offerings. Under a three-year strategic partnership, SIA customers will…
Read MoreAdidas, Puma eye running shoe revival as tariff threats loom
[LONDON] Running could turn around the fortunes of Puma and Adidas as they look to make up ground lost to new upstarts before US tariffs start to bite. The German sneaker makers are renewing their focus on running shoes to drive growth after losing market share in the category to smaller rivals such as Deckers…
Read MoreJosh Duhamel Says He’s “Kind Of Flattered” To Be Joked About In ‘The Studio’ Even Though His Last Name Was Mispronounced
When Josh Duhamel fired up Apple TV+ to stream The Studio, the inside-baseball satirical comedy from co-creator Seth Rogen, he wasn’t necessarily expecting to be the butt of a couple jokes several episodes in. On a new episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, the Ransom Canyon actor discussed everything from his time in…
Read MoreSingtel’s NCS to invest S$130 million to scale AI adoption in Apac
[SINGAPORE] Singtel’s technology services arm, NCS, will invest S$130 million over the next three years to further its artificial intelligence (AI) development across the Asia-Pacific region. Its investments include the development of an AI suite, six major technological partnerships and developing an AI-enabled workforce. NCS chief executive officer Ng Kuo Pin said in a press…
Read MoreSAG-AFTRA Overwhelmingly Approves Video Game Agreement, Marking Official End To Nearly Yearlong Strike
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified the 2025 Interactive Media Agreement by an overwhelming majority, signifying an official conclusion to the nearly yearlong video game strike that first began in July of last year. With a vote of over 95% in favor, the deal’s approval followed last month’s tentative agreement with major video game companies, which then…
Read MoreRange Media Partners Asks Judge To Dismiss CAA Claims, Accusing Agency Of Double-Dipping In Lawsuit And Arbitration Process
Range Media Partners is hitting back at CAA in the firms’ contentious legal battle, arguing in a pair of motions Wednesday night that CAA is engaged in a form of double-dipping. The agency is currently in arbitration with four of its former agents, Jack Whigham, David Bugliari, Michael Sullivan, and Michael Cooper, over their demands…
Read MoreBYD, other EV battery makers face more pressure to cut emissions
[HONG KONG] Electric vehicle (EV) battery suppliers, including BYD and EVE Energy, need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supply chains, according to environmental group Greenpeace. The non-profit’s review of action on emissions in the sector found seven out of 10 major lithium-ion battery producers…
Read More‘Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega Addresses Villa Exit Over Racist Post: “I Genuinely Had No Idea That It Was A Slur”
Cierra Ortega has addressed her exit from Love Island USA after a social media post resurfaced where she used a racist slur. The former Islander was removed from the villa after using a word that demeans the Asian community. After flying back to the U.S., Ortega took to Instagram to take accountability for her past…
Read MoreKim Zolciak Reveals Every Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedure She’s Had Done
As for how’s Kim’s philosophy on getting nipped and tucked has influenced her eldest child Brielle, who is also a participant on this season of Plastic Surgery Rewind? “I was always going with her to her doctor’s appointments,” the influencer recounted to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow at another point in the episode. “I…
Read MoreJoe Locke Set For West End Debut After Wrapping ‘Heartstopper’ Film This Fall
After making his Broadway debut last year, Joe Locke is taking his performing prowess to London’s West End, where he will star in Clarkston, Samuel D. Hunter’s play about two 20-something men from opposite ends of the U.S. who meet while working at a Costco in small-town Washington. “I’m thrilled to be making my West…
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