While the prospect of a robot scrolling through reams of dating profiles may be appealing to some hoping to save time finding love, the experiment has also raised ethical concerns. Read full story
Ongoing tunnel works between the CCL's Mountbatten and Paya Lebar stations affected punctuality figures.
Check out the Toph Character Reveal Trailer for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (working title), an upcoming 2D anime action fighting game based on the hit Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra series, developed by Gameplay Group International in collaboration with Paramount. Players can see the iconic Earthbender in action as Toph makes good use of her ability to manipulate rock to her advantage in any combat engagement. Create towers of rock to block opponents, elevate the ground from under her for height gains, and wrap Toph in metal for a devastating blow. Fight as Toph in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, launching in Summer 2026 for PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).Wishlist the game here on Steam now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2424420/Avatar_Legends_The_Fighting_Game/For more updates, follow the official channels below:https://x.com/avatar_fighters https://www.instagram.com/avatar_fighters/ https://www.youtube.com/@Avatar_Fightershttps://www.tiktok.com/@avatar_fightershttps://bsky.app/profile/avatarfighters.bsky.social
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy beat expectations with 6.3% growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the back of positive labour market conditions and income-related policy support. Read full story
WiseTech shares tumble 11% as global tech selling intensifies.The post Why WiseTech shares are plunging 11% today appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
In January alone, the volume of outbound mergers and acquisitions from Greater China approached $12 billion, the most for the first month of a year since 2017. The shopping list included high-profile names like German sports brand Puma SE and Canadian miner Allied Gold Corp.
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that markets have stabilized after the initial shock from plans to cut consumption tax on food. Katayama further stated that the debt-to-gross domestic product ratio is expected to drop further.
On Friday, market technical analysts Mitessh Thakkar and Sudeep Shah shared their short-term stock picks.
Spanning tourism, maritime and freight logistics, strategic investments and services, with operations across the region, Aitken Spence PLC, with a legacy of over 157 years, continues to pursue excellence. The Group recorded revenue of Rs. 67 billion for the nine months ending 31st December 2025, underscoring a robust performance across its portfolio of industries. The Tourism sector accounted for 68% of Group revenue, while the Maritime & Freight Logistics sector and Strategic Investments sector contributed 18% and 12% respectively. Furthermore, the Group’s revenue for the third quarter improved by 3.8%, reflecting steady performance across key sectors.The Group’s total Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 5.6 billion for the nine months ending 31st December 2025, compared to Rs. 4.3 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting a growth of 30%. Correspondingly, the Group’s Profit After Tax improved by 42% to reach Rs. 3.4 billion.Sectoral PerformanceThe Tourism sector recorded the most notable improvement during the period under review, reporting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 2.0 billion for the nine months ended December 2025. This performance was primarily attributable to the sustained recovery and growth of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka. In addition, the sector benefited from significant improvements in profitability at the Group’s Maldivian resorts, as well as enhanced operating performance across hotel operations in India and Oman.The Group’s Maritime & Freight Logistics sector was the largest contributor to Profit Before Tax for the period under review, reporting a Profit Before Tax of Rs. 3.3 billion. Sector performance, however, was moderated by lower volumes and margin pressures, particularly impacting overseas freight and airline operations. This was reflected in the reduced contribution from the sector’s equity-accounted investee for the period.In the Strategic Investments sector, the key contributing segments of printing and plantations both recorded stellar performance for the period under review despite the challenging market conditions of these industries, while the power generation segment witnessed a steady performance with notable contributions from the Waste-to-Energy and renewable power generation operations. However, the significant losses incurred in the apparel manufacturing segment impacted the overall performance of the sector, resulting in a loss of Rs. 652 million at PBT level.The Services sector recorded strong growth during the period under review, driven primarily by the expansion of operations at Port City BPO, the Group’s most recent investment. This performance was further supported by improvements in performance by the Group’s elevators segment. As a result, the Services sector reported a Profit Before Tax of Rs. 843 million, compared to Rs. 114 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.The period was marked by notable achievements:Aitken Spence PLC became the first and only diversified holdings company in Sri Lanka to have its climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Aitken Spence partnered with the Sri Lanka Air Force on the “Clean Today – Green Tomorrow” initiative, implemented across SLAF establishments in commemoration of the Air Force’s 75th anniversary and World Environmental Education Day, promoting sustainability in camps and surrounding communities while advancing multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.Listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1983, Aitken Spence PLC is anchored to a heritage of excellence spanning over 150 years and powered by more than 16,500 employees across 17 industries in 12 countries, including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Fiji, India, Oman, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Singapore, and the UAE. Image Caption : Ms. Stasshani Jayawardena, Chairman / Chairperson, Aitken Spence PLC Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Aitken Spence PLC
Taiwan and the U.S. signed a pivotal trade agreement, reducing tariffs and boosting economic ties. Taiwan commits to a $84.8 billion procurement plan, enhancing strategic partnerships.
The BSE Sensex plunged 695.28 points to 82,979.64 in early trade on Friday. The NSE Nifty declined 204.25 points to 25,602.95.
Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to speed up selection of the first round of investment projects under a $550 billion pRead full story here