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Alexia Nepola tells ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’ about her love life with ex Todd — and sounds off on ‘RHOM’ feuds
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Read MoreTop Thai billionaires-backed groups win digital bank permits
[BANGKOK] Three groups led by Charoen Pokmhand Group, Gulf Development and SCB X have clinched Thailand’s new virtual bank licences to boost competition in the nation’s banking industry, according to the central bank. ACM Holding, which is part of CP Group, and Advanced Info Service, a Gulf Development’s mobile phone affiliate, secured the permits, Bank…
Read MoreArkansas’ Charles Davalan in tears after season-ending blunder in College World Series
Charles Davalan couldn’t hide his emotions after his brutal blunder helped doom Arkansas in its semifinal loss to LSU in the College World Series. His miscue allowed LSU to tie the game in the ninth inning Wednesday night in Omaha, Neb., when a trip to the College World Series championship was within touching distance for…
Read MoreBobby Flay reveals ‘greatest gift’ Anne Burrell gave him before her tragic death at 55
Bobby Flay is toasting to Anne Burrell. The celebrity chef, 60, shared a social media tribute Wednesday to Burrell, who was found dead in her Brooklyn home at age 55 earlier this week. “’Worst Cooks in America’ was the funnest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell…
Read MoreEU countries back winemaker support plan, with ‘low-alcohol’ tweak
Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 08:53 PM [BRUSSELS] EU countries Thursday (Jun 19) backed plans by Brussels to give winemakers a leg up – with some tweaks, including reducing labelling requirements for exports and renaming “alcohol-light” products “low-alcohol”. The European Commission in March unveiled a raft of measures to help Europe’s wine sector face…
Read MoreWhere does Trump stand on Josh Hawley’s push to raise minimum wage?
President Donald Trump signaled he was not sure about whether or not he would support a recent proposal led by GOP Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. “I haven’t seen it. I’d have to speak to Josh. He’s a very good friend of mine,” Trump said Wednesday from the…
Read MoreDBS expects the economic value from its use of AI to exceed S$1 billion in 2025
[SINGAPORE] Banks are ramping up their use of artificial intelligence (AI), and DBS – which has earned S$750 million through its use of the technology – estimates that its economic value could surpass S$1 billion this year. Since the bank began focusing on AI, it has created more than 350 use cases and has 1,500…
Read MoreBank of England keeps rates steady, sees further loosening as jobs market weakens
[LONDON] The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25 per cent as expected on Thursday (Jun 19) but said it was focused on risks from a weaker labour market and higher energy prices as conflict in the Middle East escalates. Noting the elevated global uncertainty and persistent inflation, the Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3…
Read MoreThe Islanders need to get back to being an uncomfortable opponent — the final reminded us why
The Islanders, unlike, say, the Maple Leafs or Hurricanes, probably do not need to view their problems through the lens of trying to beat the Panthers. Having missed the playoffs entirely this past season, the Islanders are too far off to view their window of opportunity as lining up with Florida’s run of dominance in…
Read MoreWeaker greenback raises risk of currency mismatch for Asian insurers holding USD assets
[SINGAPORE] A mismatch between the currencies in which insurers’ assets and liabilities are held can put pressure on their capital and ability to fulfil the liabilities. This is the issue currently confronting insurers in Taiwan, where the majority of assets are invested in US dollar (USD) bonds, but liabilities are in the domestic Taiwan dollar.…
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Cuckoo set for Malaysia debut after scaling down IPO
[SEOUL] A subsidiary of South Korean home-appliance maker Cuckoo Holdings is set to go public in Malaysia after a scaled-down offering that is expected to raise RM395 million (S$119.4 million). Cuckoo International (Mal) will begin trading on June 24, two months after postponing its initial public offering (IPO) due to market volatility. The final amount…
Read MoreChevron seeks buyers for 50% stake in Singapore refinery: sources
[SINGAPORE] US oil major Chevron has sought non-binding bids for the sale of its 50 per cent stake in Singapore Refining Company (SRC), including from joint venture partner PetroChina, eight sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Chevron is also gauging interest for the sale of other assets in Asia, including terminal and fuel storage…
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