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[SINGAPORE] There has been little to no impact from tariffs on SIA Engineering Company’s (SIAEC) operations for now, but these are still early days, said chief executive officer Chin Yau Seng in a briefing on Tuesday (May 13). It has been just 42 days since the “Liberation Day” tariffs were launched and the company is monitoring the tariffs and their impact. SIAEC will be looking into the structure of contracts with the view of passing on the costs to its customers.“We are monitoring the situation, I think no one really knows how all these things will finally play out in…
Entertainment has gone global, and platforms like Netflix are now part of everyday life for many Nigerians. But when it comes to paying for subscriptions, local cards often fall short. Due to international payment restrictions, enjoying your favourite show can quickly turn into a frustrating experience. Thankfully, fintech solutions like virtual dollar cards—offered by trusted platforms such as Cardtonic—are changing the game. These tools are part of a broader shift in how financial services are evolving, making digital access more inclusive and seamless. This guide breaks down exactly how to subscribe to Netflix in Nigeria—quickly, securely, and without card decline…
TOKYO: Japan’s Honda Motor on Tuesday (May 13) forecast a 70 per cent drop in net profit for the 2025-26 financial year as United States trade tariffs weigh on the global auto industry. The announcement comes after rival Toyota, the world’s top-selling carmaker, predicted a 35 per cent year-on-year drop in annual net profit because of the levies and other factors. Honda said it expected net profit of 250 billion yen (US$1.7 billion) in the 12 months to March 2026. “Tariff impact and recovery efforts” will have a negative effect on operating profit, it warned, estimating they will cost the…
The Google logo is iconic — as, indeed, are its icons. Every so often, though, there is an update, a refresh… normally to great fanfare. But this time around things are a little different. Google has very quietly rolled out a new icon for its search app and has made no fuss about it at all. All of the familiar design aspects are present, but now there is a rainbow gradient. See also: The classic G icon remains instantly recognizable, and the red, yellow, green and blue colors remain in their usual positions. But rather than simply comprising four solid…
The King will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife this summer on their first state visit to the UK.Buckingham Palace announced the president has accepted the King’s invitation and will visit from 8-10 July. Mr Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, will stay at Windsor Castle.State visits are grand ceremonial affairs and usually include a carriage ride and a lavish state banquet.It will be the first state visit of a French president since March 2008, when Nicolas Sarkozy was invited by the late Queen. He also stayed at Windsor Castle. The Macrons hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla…
TOKYO — Honda’s profit for the fiscal year through March slipped 24.5% from the previous year, as its vehicle sales in China dropped, and the Japanese automaker warned Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will worsen its earnings.Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co., which dropped talks to integrate its business with Japanese rival Nissan Motor Corp. earlier this year, said its annual profit totaled 835.8 billion yen ($5.6 billion), down from 1.1 trillion yen in the previous fiscal year. Annual sales edged up 6.2% to nearly 21.69 trillion yen ($147 billion).Research and development costs hurt, despite Honda’s record global motorcycle sales for…
“Like any product of human creativity, AI can be directed toward positive or negative ends,” Francis said in January. “When used in ways that respect human dignity and promote the well-being of individuals and communities, it can contribute positively to the human vocation. Yet, as in all areas where humans are called to make decisions, the shadow of evil also looms here. Where human freedom allows for the possibility of choosing what is wrong, the moral evaluation of this technology will need to take into account how it is directed and used.” History repeats with new technology While Pope Francis…
Wage rises are slowing, and there are fewer jobs on offer as employers grapple with higher costs, official figures show. In the month when minimum wage rose and employers’ national insurance increases kicked in, job vacancies fell, according to April data from the Office for National Statistics. Job vacancies have now fallen below the pre-pandemic level of March 2020, down from a peak of 1.3 million in early 2022 to 761,000 last month.Money blog: ‘Arnold Clark offered me a coffee cup for a £230 mistake’Average weekly earnings continued to rise faster than inflation, at 5.5% down from 5.7%, while pay…
KinHanK K18G Monitor review KinHanK’s 18-inch 4K monitor delivers outstanding video clarity and convenience for the price, but the audio performance leaves room for improvement. When desk space is tight, it can be challenging to find a monitor that fits without overwhelming your setup. However, it’s just as important to ensure that a potential monitor can deliver on visuals and experience. With an 18.4-inch display, the KinHanK K18G offers a middle ground between bulky desktop monitors and ultra-portable screens. KinHanK has made Android TV boxes, monitors, and gaming devices since 2021. KinHanK K18G Monitor – DesignOut of the box, you get the monitor,…
PARIS — The last time Kim Kardashian faced the men that police say robbed her, she was bound with zip ties and held at gunpoint, and feared she might die. On Tuesday, nearly a decade later, she returns to Paris to testify against them.One of the most recognizable figures on the planet is expected to take the stand against the 10 men accused of orchestrating the 2016 robbery that left her locked in a marble bathroom while masked assailants made off with more than $6 million in jewels.Kardashian is set to speak about the trauma that reshaped her life and…