Posts by Nathan Pine
South Korean shares hit record as chipmakers rally ahead of earnings
Published Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 05:14 PM [SEOUL] South Korean shares jumped more than 2 per cent to a record close on Monday (Apr 27), as chipmakers rallied ahead of major earnings due to be released later this week. The benchmark Kospi closed up 139.40 points, or 2.15 per cent, at 6,615.03. Chipmaker Samsung…
Read MoreHong Kong’s IPOs in 2026 have raised HK$140 billion: finance chief
The average daily trading volume on the city’s stock market has exceeded HK$280 billion, says Paul Chan Published Sun, Apr 26, 2026 · 03:22 PM [HONG KONG] Initial public offerings in Hong Kong have raised more than HK$140 billion (S$22.8 billion) this year, with the city maintaining its position as the world’s top IPO venue,…
Read MoreRams add second QB immediately after 2026 NFL draft
The Los Angeles Rams pulled off the surprise of the 2026 NFL draft when they picked Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. The move was met with shock and disappointment by Rams fans who clearly wanted another offensive weapon like USC receiver Makai Lemon or Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. General manager…
Read MoreUS State Department orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms
The White House accusations and the cable come just weeks before US President Donald Trump is set to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing Published Sat, Apr 25, 2026 · 03:45 PM [WASHINGTON] The US State Department has ordered a global push to bring attention to what it says are widespread efforts by Chinese…
Read MoreSiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
SiriusXM is in early-stage discussions to acquire iHeartMedia, a deal that would create an audio giant with a foothold in traditional and satellite radio and podcasts, two people familiar with the discussions said Friday. Should a deal come to fruition, it would be the culmination of years of speculation about a tie-up. Liberty SiriusXM Group,…
Read MoreDeepSeek unveils flagship AI model a year after breakthrough
The V4 Flash and V4 Pro come with several architecture upgrades and optimisation improvements Published Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 05:01 PM [HANGZHOU] DeepSeek rolled out preview versions of a new flagship artificial intelligence model a year after upending Silicon Valley, calling it the most powerful open-source platform in a challenge to rivals from OpenAI…
Read MoreHow Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world’s biggest M&A deal
Published Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · 05:35 PM [LONDON/BERLIN] Deutsche Telekom is exploring a possible tie-up with T-Mobile US to create a US$300 billion telecoms giant, sources said, in what would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann’s US$203 billion merger in 1999 to become the biggest M&A deal ever. The German group already controls 53 per cent of the…
Read MoreAberdeen sees £2.9 billion outflows as volatility jolts markets
Published Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · 04:47 PM [LONDON] Aberdeen Group reported another quarter of net outflows as volatility sparked by the US-Iran war rippled across global markets. Clients pulled a net £2.9 billion (S$5 billion) in the first three months of the year, compared with £2.5 billion in the previous quarter, according to a…
Read MoreMoment man hiking in Utah warned he’s “definitely going to die”
A man was taking a relaxing walk through an iconic national park when a passing stranger’s child made a comment that has now been seen by millions of people. Mark Duchesneau, 36, lives in Rhode Island but recently took a trip to the famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Utah, which features incredible…
Read MoreSuntec Reit flags near-term pressure on convention business as bookings slow in wake of Iran war
Wait-and-see stance and cautious spending slow bookings, but pipeline remains steady with no cancellations [SINGAPORE] The manager of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trus t (Reit) expects near-term pressure on booking momentum at its Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, as global uncertainty prompts corporates to hold back on bookings. Though there have been no immediate…
Read MoreICE condemned for “police state” tactics
A federal judge has issued a scathing attack on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), describing aspects of its arrest practices as resembling “police state” tactics and warning of serious constitutional concerns. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Dora L. Irizarry of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, centers…
Read MoreAirAsia tests market with Deutsche-led US$230 million private debt
The 18-month transaction takes the form of a revenue bond backed by ticket sales of several carrier routes Published Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · 04:22 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Deutsche Bank is marketing a US$230 million private-credit deal for Malaysian Budget airline AirAsia Aviation Group, according to people familiar with the matter, testing investor demand for…
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