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S&P downgrades SingPost’s credit rating to ‘BBB-’ on downscaling, subdued operating conditions
S&P Global Ratings on Friday (Jul 25) downgraded its long-term issuer credit rating on Singapore Post (SingPost) to “BBB-” from “BBB”, as…
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UK auto industry expresses cautious optimism on UK-India trade deal
There appears to be a mixture of reactions in the British automotive industry to the trade deal struck this week between the UK and India,…
Culture
DayOne breaks ground on first Singapore data centre to trial hydrogen-based power generation
DayOne Data Centers Singapore is developing the nation’s first data centre to pilot on-site hydrogen-based power generation. The…
Culture
Singapore shows readiness for nuclear power, could collaborate with Asean countries: IAEA chief
Singapore has the potential to embark on nuclear power in the coming years, possibly in cooperation with other Asean countries, said the…
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28 Times Princess Diana Was a Poster Girl for Summer
Snaps of a sun-kissed Princess Diana holidaying in the ’80s and ’90s are enough to invoke major wanderlust. Her packing list alone would…
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VW cuts outlook after US tariffs added 1.3 billion euros in costs
Volkswagen lowered its financial outlook for the year, with the escalating cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs weighing on earnings…
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STMicro to acquire part of NXP Semiconductors’ sensor business for US$950 million
Purchase price consists of US$900 million to be paid upfront, and US$50 million to be paid subject to the achievement of technical…
Culture
STI falls on Friday, in tandem with most regional indices; STI down 0.3%
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 335 to 245 after 2.2 billion shares worth S$1.8 billion change hands The Straits…
Style
The Extravagant Eye of Charles Frederick Worth
Charles Frederick Worth, the nineteenth-century designer widely credited as the inventor of haute couture, was not a modest man. “Madame,…
World
Summer Is the Time for Off Broadway Comedy
When the political activist, comedian, and performance artist Morgan Bassichis premièred their exquisitely funny show “Can I Be Frank?” in…
Style
The Semi-Fictional Book That Transformed the Culinary World
It was early in 1985, during the first warm, blossoming weeks of spring in San Francisco, when I became hellbent on getting my old job…
Fashion
Fall Is Already on My Mind—I'm Prepping My Wardrobe With These 31 Elevated Nordstrom Finds
Summer and warm-weather dressing has its moments, but I am truly a fall girl at heart. There's nothing I love more than chilly days and…
Beauty
Suede Sneakers Are a Seasonless Staple—Shop Our Favorites
The best suede sneakers are wardrobe workhorses—versatile staples that belong in every sneaker collection. No matter the time of year,…
World
Williams in Williamstown
On the last day of the first weekend of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, a brief storm struck. We had gone into the ’62 Center for…
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The Supreme Court Has Hit Rock Bottom
The three-sentence explanation the court gave in Wilcox, Kagan argued, was insufficient to justify Wednesday’s order. “So only another…
Beauty
The Best Hotels in Paris, From Five-Star Grande Dames to Design-Forward Boutiques
It feels reductive to say a Paris hotel has old-world charm, given nearly every building has a history that dates back a century (or far…
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JD Vance’s “Intellectual” Spin on the Racist Great Replacement Theory
Trump’s latest proposal to expel asylum seekers to the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau continues the pattern of performative cruelty…
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The Epstein Files Can’t Save the Democrats
Trump is mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein files (Bondi warned Trump about that in May), though not in any seriously compromising way,…
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Trump’s Budget Law Will Wreck Reproductive Health Care for Millions
If clinics are closed in states where abortion is legal, it would also make it more difficult for out-of-state patients traveling to seek…
Culture
Singtel’s Nxera and industry partners to hire and train over 500 people for data centre roles
Singtel’s data centre arm, Nxera, and its industry partners aim to train and hire over 500 people in data centre-related and digital…
Business
Germany sees slight rise in counterfeit cash driven by smaller bills
The number of counterfeit banknotes discovered in Germany was up 8% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous six months,…
Fashion
These Designer-Looking M&S Sandals Are Already Flying Off the Shelves—I Predict They'll Sell Out This Weekend
One of the first things I do when exploring the Marks & Spencer new in section, whether online or in-store, is head straight to the shoe…
Fashion
Doe-Eyed '70s Makeup Has Never Been "Out," But a Celeb MUA Taught Us How to Upgrade It for 2025
For beauty fanatics, there’s nothing quite as exciting as getting a backstage look at your favorite celebrity glam moments. Slip on your…
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Trump Hit by Harsh Takedown on “The View,” Igniting White House Fury
A new Gallup poll finds that President Trump’s approval has dropped to 37 percent. But the White House has figured out how to get those…