US aims to step up economic ties in Indo-Pacific in year ahead
WASHINGTON – The United States needs to “step up its game” on economic engagement in Asia, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday (Jan 6), calling…
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IAG seeks to return to profitability next year
International Airlines Group has reported an operating loss of €452 million for the third quarter of financial 2021. The figure compares to a loss of €1,923 million seen during…
DBS Private Bank’s assets under management more than double
SINGAPORE – DBS Private Bank on Thursday (Sept 16) said its client assets under management (AUM) for its in-house managed investment products has more than doubled to $10 billion over the…
British intelligence did not expect Afghan capital to fall this year
LONDON – Britain’s intelligence assessment was that it was unlikely Kabul would fall this year, foreign minister Dominic Raab said as he defended Britain’s withdrawal from Afghanistan after…
IATA confirms 2020 was worst year for aviation
New figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have confirmed last year was the worst on record for the aviation sector. Releasing the annual World Air Transport…
Grief and wrath as Lebanon marks year since deadly blast
BEIRUT – Lebanon on Wednesday (Aug 4) marked a year since a cataclysmic explosion ravaged Beirut, with a mix of grief over lost lives and rage at the impunity for its worst peacetime…
Overall inflation in Singapore rises 1.5% year on year in first half of 2021
SINGAPORE – Households had to shell out more for cars, food, petrol, accommodation and tuition, plus other fees, in the first half of this year as overall inflation rose 1.5 per cent year…
Annie Murphy opens up about battling depression last year
Canadian actor Annie Murphy is wearing her heart on her sleeve and sharing details about her mental health. The Schitt’s Creek actor spoke to The Zoe Report about her experiencing…
American Korda seeks another win in LPGA’s third major of the year
LOS ANGELES – Nelly Korda says she had no time to celebrate her victory at last week’s Meijer Classic because the third of five majors in 2021, the Women’s PGA Championship, was right…
Amelia Hamlin celebrates her 20th birthday with 38-year-old beau Scott Disick
Amelia Gray Hamlin appeared to be happiest girl as she celebrated her 20th birthday in Miami alongside boyfriend Scott Disick. The charming model, who turned 20 on Sunday (June 13), shared…