Posts by Nathan Pine
Frencken H1 net profit falls 3.4% to S$19.3 million
[SINGAPORE] Tech solutions provider Frencken Group on Thursday (Aug 13) reported a 3.4 per cent decline in net profit to S$19.3 million for the first half ended Jun 30, from S$19.9 million a year earlier. This comes as administrative and general expenses widened 9.9 per cent year on year to S$32.6 million, from S$29.7 million.…
Read MoreTencent Video Reveals First Images Of ‘Warrior Cats’ Adaptation With Rodrigo Blaas Directing; A.C. Bradley On Board As Showrunner
Tencent Video has revealed the first creative materials from its upcoming Warrior Cats animated series, adapted from the best-selling book series and directed by Rodrigo Blaas with A.C. Bradley on board as showrunner. The Chinese streamer held a fan event in Shenzhen where Blaas joined Zhou Wang, Head of Randong Studio Group and Vice President…
Read MoreSingapore shares close flattish amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.01%
Published Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 06:43 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended flattish on Thursday (Aug 13) as regional indices turned in a mixed performance. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.01 per cent or 0.7 point to finish at 5,720.05. City Developments Ltd led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 4.3 per…
Read MoreViu & TrueVisions Now Launch Regional Content Collaboration For Thai Series
PCCW’s regional streaming service Viu and Thai streamer Truevisions Now have signed a content collaboration to bring a curated selection of premium Thai series to Viu users across Southeast Asia. Launching August 20 on Viu in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, the TrueVisions Now branded zone will debut with six series, with additional titles planned…
Read MoreFoundation Healthcare H1 profit drops 67.6% to S$1.2 million on higher operating expenses post-IPO
It expects investments in expanded clinic footprint and specialist network to drive future margin growth [SINGAPORE] Foundation Healthcare Holdings (FHH) on Thursday (Aug 13) posted a 67.6 per cent year-on-year decline in its net profit for its first half ended Jun 30, to S$1.2 million, from S$3.8 million. This comes as initial public offering and…
Read MoreVenice Film ‘I Matter’, About Roma Experience, Gets Sales Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Pluto Film has picked up international sales rights to I Matter by Alina Șerban ahead of its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. The directorial debut by actress Alina Șerban (Alone at My Wedding) screens in the Venice Spotlight section. According to the filmmakers it is the first film by a Roma…
Read MoreDisney+ Signs Content Deal With Gary Neville’s The Overlap To Strike Back Against Netflix’s Football Podcast Play
The score is now Disney+ 1, Netflix 1. Disney’s streaming service has struck a deal with former Manchester United footballer and emerging media magnate Gary Neville for podcasts from his Global Studios-owned company, The Overlap. This follows Netflix branching out into football podcasts over the summer by backing the World Cup editions of Gary Lineker’s…
Read MoreCapitaLand Investment to restructure portfolio, recycle up to S$9 billion
It plans to monetise legacy, non-core balance-sheet assets; pare excess holdings in some Reits, private funds [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Investment is undertaking a portfolio restructuring with up to S$9 billion of non-core and legacy assets earmarked for capital recycling, as it focuses on growing its listed and private funds businesses, and lightening its balance sheet. “Since…
Read MoreJapanese shares end higher on chip gains, earnings outlook
Published Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 03:53 PM [TOKYO] Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday (Aug 13), with the Topix hitting a record high, as chip-related stocks tracked US peers higher and a robust earnings outlook for local firms lifted sentiment. The Nikkei rose 1.16 per cent to 68,308.59, while the broader Topix rose 0.86…
Read MoreRBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes
The resilience is a welcome surprise for an economy that had appeared vulnerable to the surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict Published Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 03:00 PM [MUMBAI] Five months after the Iran war raised fears of an inflation spike and an economic downturn, Indian officials are sounding more confident as…
Read MoreTravis Barker Makes Extremely Rare Comment About First Wife Melissa Kennedy
As for how he and Kardashian, 47, ended up together? It took some time for the two to take their longtime friendship to the next level. After all, Barker didn’t even make a move until years after Kardashian’s 2015 breakup from Scott Disick, with whom she shares kids Mason Disick, 16, Penelope Disick, 13, Reign…
Read More*NSYNC Star Lance Bass’ Sweet Update on His Twins Will Tear Up Your Heart
*NSYNC Alum Lance Bass’ Sweet Update on His Twins Will Tear Up Your Heart (Exclusive) Lance Bass has never felt more in sync with fatherhood. The *NSYNC singer shared he’s having “such a blast” raising his twins Alexander and Violet, 4, with husband Michael Turchin, and that includes their latest milestone as they prepare for…
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