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Chairman of Malaysia's IJM Corp detained in anti-graft probe
The arrest happened at the agency’s headquarters following a raid on the suspect’s home Malaysia’s anti-graft body briefly detained the…
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Transcript: Trump Press Sec Snaps as Spin on 2026 Rigging Threat Tanks
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the February 6 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This…
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Australian laser maker EOS opens production centre in Singapore
The centre will produce EOS’s 100 kilowatt-class laser weapon system for Dutch and Korean customers Australia’s Electro Optic Systems…
Business
World’s largest pig breeder Muyuan up 3.9% in Hong Kong debut; Han’s CNC jumps nearly 15%
Muyuan’s HK$10.7 billion listing proceeds makes it the largest IPO since Zijin Gold International’s debut last September [SINGAPORE/HONG…
Celebrity
Germany to Impose Commitment on Streamers and Broadcasters to Invest in Local Content, and Boosts Public Funding for Film
The German government is set to introduce an investment commitment on streaming platforms and TV broadcasters that would oblige them to…
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‘Bring Her Back’ Leads 2026 Australian Academy Awards; Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook Among Winners
Supernatural folk horror film “Bring Her Back” was the major winner at this year’s Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts…
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This Is What Actual Christianity Is Supposed to Sound Like
Mary and Joseph presented Jesus at the Temple, an important moment in their family’s life. Imagine their surprise when they were accosted…
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Is the State of Texas Trying to Kill This Chicano Activist?
Salazar recalls that, in the latter half of 2025, she began to notice Xinachtli’s usual energetic disposition was muted, as if his mind…
Business
Singapore stocks end lower on Friday, snapping three-day record streak; STI down 0.8%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Friday (Feb 6), paring earlier gains to snap a three-day record run. The benchmark Straits Times Index…
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Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Spin on Threat to Rig 2026 Goes Awry
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her temper with a reporter who asked if Donald Trump intends to flood polling places…
Culture
‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Zhang Ziyi, Jia Zhangke to Lead Masterclasses at Hong Kong’s Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards Academy has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 19th edition, announcing three major masterclass events featuring…
Culture
OCBC Cycle 2026 to host Brompton World Championship
This iconic foldie race will see cyclists compete in mixed-gender groups on an 800-metre urban circuit THIS year’s OCBC Cycle - the…
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India’s central bank keeps rates on hold after US trade deal
The central bank has now cut rates by a total of 125 basis points since February 2025 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo…
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Toyota CEO Sato to step down, to be replaced by CFO Kon
Toyota Motor chief executive Koji Sato will step down, the world’s largest automaker said on Friday, and will be replaced by the…
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Kuok Maritime Group’s PaxOcean opens S$200 million Jalan Samulun shipyard
Kuok Maritime Group subsidiary PaxOcean on Friday (Feb 6) opened a S$200 million shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun. The company falls under…
Culture
EJAE Releases New Heartbreak Anthem ‘Time After Time’
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter EJAE has released her latest single “Time After Time.” This is her second track following last…
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Luckin Coffee’s PE owner gains more control over Chinese chain
The company’s American depositary receipts have gained 24% in the past 12 months Centurium Capital consolidated its holding in Luckin…
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Mark Ruffalo Tells Kevin O’Leary to ‘STFU’: ‘You Played Yourself Well in “Marty Supreme”‘
Billie Eilish‘s anti-ICE Grammys speech has set off a firestorm of controversy over the past few days as social media users weigh in on…
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Singapore bets on K-pop’s soft power for long-term tourism and branding gains
Upcoming BTS concerts expected to lift tourism, though economic impact may be shy of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour effect Exclusive concert…
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‘Arco’ Review: Oscar-Nominated French Animation Tells an Environmentally Conscious Sci-Fi Story With Hope for the Future
40 years from now, in 2075, extreme climate events will have forced humanity to live, at least partially, inside protective domes. Most…
Culture
‘The Incomer’ Review: Quaint and Heartwarming Scottish Isle Fable Earns Its Heartwarming Finale
When they aren’t serving as a majestic backdrop to searing accounts of personal recovery (like “The Outrun”) or horror-thrillers like a…
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Inside Singapore’s largest silver vault: How is the metal stored and handled?
It’s not just gold; interest in silver has also picked up among investors here and globally. The white metal’s price crossed US$100 per…
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‘Fing!’ Review: Roald Dahl Meets E.T. in Jeffrey Walker’s Classical Tale of a Problem Child and Her Lovable Creature
In “Fing!,” Jeffrey Walker’s whimsical thing of wonder, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Maureen Meek (Blake Harrison and Mia Wasikowska)…
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Singapore, Asia markets mostly down after Wall Street tech rout
Asian markets ended the week largely in the red on Friday (Feb 6), taking the cue from the US markets on Thursday, when tech stocks and…