Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods from Changi Airport shops before her flight out of Singapore two months ago
America's big cities are about to run out of money
Elon Musk predicts AI to be smarter than smartest human by next year
E-commerce scams are exploding in Singapore - here's how AI can combat this
Nike's US women's team outfits criticised for being too revealing
Stories for you
- NewsAFP News
German far-right firebrand in court for using Nazi slogan
He is a former history teacher who is gunning to become the first far-right state premier in post-war Germany.The former high school teacher claims not to have been aware that the slogan "Everything for Germany" had been used by the Nazis, but prosecutors believe Hoecke uttered the phrase in full knowledge of its "origin and meaning".
4-min read - BusinessReuters
Walmart-backed Ibotta targets up to $2.7 billion valuation in US IPO
It plans to sell 6.6 million shares of its class A common stock at $88 apiece, exceeding its earlier price range of $76-$84 apiece, Ibotta added. Increased buzz around artificial intelligence and hopes of a rebound in the U.S. IPO market from a two-year slump, buoyed by a possible soft landing for the economy have encouraged more tech companies to test the IPO waters. Ibotta, founded in 2011, provides a platform for brands to deliver promotions to customers and offer cash back rewards on their
1-min read - NewsAFP News
Solomons' PM contender vows to abolish China security pact
A leading contender to become the Solomon Islands' next prime minister has vowed to rip up a security pact with China, as the Pacific nation began counting votes Thursday in a pivotal general election.With vote counting already under way, Kenilorea's comments highlight the stakes for Solomon Islands and the South Pacific region.
3-min read - BusinessReuters
South Korea's LG Electronics plans to raise up to $1 billion with dollar bonds, sources say
South Korea's LG Electronics is aiming to raise up to $1 billion in a dollar bond deal, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The company has mandated investment banks to work on a 3-year and 5-year dollar bond deal, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Thursday. LG Electronics did not have immediate comment.
1-min read - BusinessReuters
Huawei starts new smartphone Pura 70 sale amid scrutiny on chips
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese tech giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series on Thursday which many analysts expect to contain an advanced China-made chip like the Mate 60 handset. The Shenzhen-based company started sales of the Pura 70 smartphones series on Thursday morning. The Pura series has advanced cameras and is known for its sleek design, while the Mate series emphasises performance and business features.
1-min read - NewsAFP News
Vote counting starts in Solomon Islands as China, US trade barbs
Vote counting was under way Thursday in the South Pacific's Solomon Islands, a contest keenly watched from afar as China's efforts to stamp its mark on the region are tested.Hand counting the paper votes is only the start of an arduous electoral process.
2-min read - PoliticsAFP News
Trump, in shadow diplomacy, seeks to be anti-Biden
Receiving dignitaries at his Florida estate and courting leaders shunned elsewhere as autocratic, Donald Trump is increasingly leading a shadow diplomacy diametrically opposed to US President Joe Biden. - Not on 'my watch' - A potential Trump return has caused unease among many traditional political leaders in US allies.
4-min read
