Instant view: Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

Dec 5 : Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood’s most prized... Read more »

Exclusive-How Netflix won Hollywood’s biggest prize, Warner Bros Discovery

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Dec 5 : What started as a fact-finding mission for Netflix culminated in one of the biggest media deals in the last decade and one that stands to reshape... Read more »

Singapore invests S$37 billion in 2030 research masterplan

[SINGAPORE] In a five-year master plan, Singapore has set aside S$37 billion for research and innovation in key economic sectors such as semiconductors, and priorities such as active ageing. Released on Friday... Read more »

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

SINGAPORE/JOHOR BAHRU – Allowing cross-border taxis from both sides to drop passengers anywhere in their destination countries is a step towards making the scheme more attractive, said drivers and passengers. The promise... Read more »

5 reasons eSIMs are better than roaming, from instant setup to lower costs

Ways Nomad eSIM offers a smoother & more reliable alternative to roaming Travelling today isn’t quite the same as it was 20 years ago. Whether you’re figuring out a maze-like train station... Read more »

Japan’s Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

SYDNEY, Dec 5 : Japan’s Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week’s gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew... Read more »

S$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives

[SINGAPORE] Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering case. In a reply... Read more »

High Court dismisses Pritam Singh’s appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary committee

During the appeal, Singh’s lawyer, Mr Andre Jumabhoy, sought to overturn the conviction while the prosecution urged the court to dismiss the appeal as the conviction was sound. Mr Jumabhoy said the... Read more »

From short-term work use to errant abuse: How the Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme was misused

The other pass is the Miscellaneous Work Pass, for eligible foreigners on short-term work assignments, such as speakers at a seminar, religious workers or journalists THE Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme has... Read more »

It’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here’s how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday (Dec 3), the music streaming giant delivered its annual recap – giving its hundreds of... Read more »