Sony has completed its nearly $1.2 billion acquisition from AT&T of the anime streaming service Crunchyroll. First announced in December, the acquisition will see Crunchyroll, with its 5 million subscribers…
Day: August 10, 2021
SINGAPORE: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, aviation worker Shermaine Goh has noticed a change in the behaviour of her fellow commuters. On her daily bus rides to work, Ms Goh said
However, the increase in flights and passenger volumes are still “rather insignificant”, said aviation analyst Shukor Yusof. “Airlines fly because they have cargo commitments and also to retain slots at…
Thursday’s presidential, National Assembly and local elections will mostly revolve around the economy. Zambia’s expected GDP growth this year is 0.6% after a 3.5% contraction last year, among the worst on the continent.
From left: President of Zambia Edgar Lungu. (Photo: EPA-EFE / HARISH TYAGI) | United Party for National Development leader Hakainde Hichilema. (Photo: EPA / STR) Zambians are preparing to head…
The $1tn bill takes aim at issues from buckling bridges to global warming and remote working.
After 50 hours of US congressional debate over some 2,700 pages, the future of a sweeping $1tn (£722bn) infrastructure bill is still hazy, ask again later. But that’s not what…
The ASX 200 finished 0.3 per cent higher at a fresh record high thanks to gains for the banks and tech companies, while the reporting James Hardie, Challenger, and Megaport also impressed.
The IPCCs latest climate assessment may have caused a new wave of anxiety over the planets future, but ethical fund managers say it could also be the perfect opportunity for…
“The Suicide Squad” hit theaters and streaming as U.S. infection rates reached highs not seen since February
While “The Suicide Squad” opened below box office expectations this weekend, with a $26.5 million debut in North American theaters, Warner Bros.faces a bigger problem: The studio’s 2021 films have…
New research by Kiwi scientists suggests wiping COVID-19 out is a possibility.
New research by Kiwi scientists suggests wiping COVID-19 out is a possibility – saying if we beat polio, we can beat this virus too. And we might not even have…
Brookfield Asset Management’s recently spun-off insurance venture is making its first big deal with the US$5.1-billion all-cash purchase of Texas-based American National Group Inc.
The deal, announced Monday, is the latest sign of Brookfields big interest in insurance, particularly annuities, a business the Toronto conglomerate has been in for the past half-decade. Mark Blinch/Reuters…